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At this California prison, 'we are no longer prisoners. We are professionals'

LANCASTER, Calif. — Before the graduates strode in to the strains of "Pomp and Circumstance," their prison blues peeking out from under their gowns, correctional officer John Janvrin encouraged them not to rush.

Los Angeles Times

Even Biden’s ‘unity’ agenda could be tough going

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden, understanding he will have to juggle differing priorities from a divided Congress, made just a handful of new requests to lawmakers in his State of the Union address.

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Even Biden's 'unity' agenda could be tough going - Roll Call

Even Biden's 'unity' agenda he laid out in his State of the Union speech could be tough going with Republicans.

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Beto O’Rourke returned $1 million check from FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried

O’Rourke’s campaign said they gave the money back before the company’s scandals became widely public, because they were taken aback by such a large unsolicited donation.

The Texas Tribune

Five new members of the House of Representatives to watch

Maxwell Frost, Becca Balint, Monica De La Cruz, Mike Lawler and Max Miller are standouts among the 2022 midterms intake

The Guardian - US

Republicans make marginal gains in South Texas as Democratic power wanes

The Rio Grande Valley has long been a Democratic stronghold in Texas. Republicans invested heavily there but didn't see major gains. Still, marginal progress has Democrats worried.

WEKU

GOP fell short in Latino-heavy areas along US-Mexico border

The Republican Party set its sights on South Texas and other areas around the U.S.-Mexico border in the 2022 midterm elections in part of its push for a so-called “red wave” to usher in a large House majority.

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GOP fell short in Latino-heavy areas along U.S-Mexico border - Roll Call

Republican efforts to lean into immigration concerns fell short on the border, along with a lackluster GOP showing nationwide.

Roll Call

Monica De La Cruz is the first Republican to represent Texas’ 15th Congressional District. What will she do with it?

After finally flipping the Democratic district, Monica De La Cruz vowed to “represent all of South Texas” and likely will be influential on border issues.

The Texas Tribune

Passenger with box cutters forces emergency landing of Frontier flight, airline says

ATLANTA — A Frontier Airlines flight headed to Florida had to land in Atlanta late Friday after a passenger was spotted with a box cutter, according to the airline.

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Monica De La Cruz (R) defeated Michelle Vallejo (D) and Ross Lynn Leone (L) in Texas’ 15th Congressional District

Monica De La Cruz (R) defeated Michelle Vallejo (D) and Ross Lynn Leone (L) in the general election for Texas’ 15th Congressional District on November 8, 2022. De La Cruz is the first Republican to be elected to represent the district since it was created following the 1990 Census.

Ballotpedia

No red wave, but Republicans continue inroads into long-Democratic South Texas

The GOP flipped only one of the three congressional seats it wanted this cycle. But the party made inroads down the ballot.

The Texas Tribune

‘Red Wave’ Makes Modest Splash in South Texas

The GOP took just one of three Congressional seats from Brownsville to Laredo, and short-lived incumbent Mayra Flores has been sent packing.

Texas Observer

Monica De La Cruz becomes first Republican to win in 15th Congressional District in South Texas

De La Cruz defeated Democrat Michelle Vallejo, a political newcomer who ran on a platform of progressive social policy and close family ties to the region.

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Vicente Gonzalez holds back Republican surge, returns 34th Congressional District to Democratic control

The Democratic congressman ousted Rep. Mayra Flores, R-Los Indios, who had won a special election in June. The race was key to Republican efforts to win over Hispanic voters in South Texas.

The Texas Tribune

National political leaders stump through Texas ahead of midterm elections

First lady Jill Biden and U.S. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy were in Texas Sunday to help members of their respective parties energize voters before Election Day.

Salon

Californians bankroll election deniers

Billionaire Trump backer Peter Thiel leads the pack

The Texas Tribune

Bernie Sanders tours Texas hoping to amp up progressive turnout, including in key South Texas race

The two-time Democratic presidential candidate visited Central Texas and South Texas amid concerns that young and working-class voters are not mobilized enough for the midterm election.

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After suspending political donations post-insurrection, AT&T and Valero fund election-deniers in the midterms

AT&T and Valero were among a handful of political action committees that donated to candidates this cycle who have denied the legitimacy of the 2020 election results.

AFP

Feathers fly as Philippine cockfighting shakes off Covid closures

San Pedro (Philippines) (AFP) - In a raucous cockpit in the Philippines, Dennis de la Cruz grins from ear to ear as he watches his roosters slash their opponents to death in a frenzy of blood and feathers.

The Texas Tribune

Donald Trump energizes South Texas voters ahead of early voting as Republicans predict red “tsunami”

Trump rally attendees said they were basing their midterm votes on issues such as the economy and the border and were hopeful Trump would run for president again.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Democrats fume over national counterparts for insufficient support in South Texas battleground

“I’m really, deeply disappointed in the DCCC,” Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa said. “I hope they change their mind, and if we lose this election, it’s completely on them.”

The Independent UK

GOP makes push to weaken Democrats' grip on Texas border

Texas Democrats are embarking on another October blitz in pursuit of flipping America’s big red state

Tribune News Service

Republicans pin hope on Latino vote in Rio Grande Valley, Texas’ new battleground

HARLINGEN, Texas — After a Texas Young Republicans banquet last weekend, Albert Alaniz watched as Sen. Ted Cruz rallied the party faithful on behalf of three GOP Latina candidates running for Congress in the Rio Grande Valley, a Democratic stronghold through most of the state’s history.

Miami Herald

Jesus Luzardo dominates in final start as Miami Marlins shut out Atlanta Braves

MIAMI — Jesús Luzardo’s start against the Atlanta Braves on Monday night was monumental in more ways than one.

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