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On the issues: a Q&A with the Texas Democrats running for U.S. Senate

To help primary voters differentiate between the two, we asked Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico where they fall on major issues, ranging from international policy to taxes. See where they stand, and how they differ.

The Texas Tribune

Colin Allred blasts James Talarico over disputed TikTok allegation that he called him a “mediocre Black man”

Talarico called the allegation a “mischaracterization" and said he was describing Allred's "method of campaigning." Allred, Talarico’s rival in the Senate primary before dropping his bid, also urged Democrats to vote for Talarico’s opponent, Jasmine Crockett.

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Democrats continue to outraise Republicans in key Senate races

Democratic Senate candidates continue to outraise their Republican opponents in battleground midterm races, new federal filings show.

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Talarico began 2026 with bigger war chest than Crockett in Democratic Senate primary awash in cash

Crockett raised about $2 million between her Dec. 8 campaign launch and year’s end, about one-third of Talarico’s haul over the first three weeks of his Senate bid.

The Texas Tribune

In Senate Democratic primary, Crockett steps up appeals to Latinos with ICE facility visit, South Texas rally

After coming under fire for some earlier comments about Latinos, Crockett is working to narrow Democratic rival James Talarico’s lead among the key voting bloc.

The Texas Tribune

Jasmine Crockett, James Talarico in dead heat in Texas’ Senate Democratic primary, new poll finds

The survey of likely Democratic voters suggests the March 3 primary is a toss-up less than three weeks out from early voting.

The Texas Tribune

Boy, 5, detained by ICE in viral moment is now sick and asking for his mom in detention center

The viral image of Liam Conejo Ramos wearing a blue, bunny-ear hat and a Spider-Man backpack as ICE detained his father has further fueled outrage in Minnesota and nationwide over the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown

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Lawmakers, protesters demand release of 5-year-old held at Texas immigration detention center

State troopers deployed pepper spray at protesters at the family detention center near Dilley where a 5-year-old Ecuadorian’s detention has drawn nationwide attention.

The Texas Tribune

New Talarico campaign ad puts spotlight on his role in passing bill that caps insulin costs

While GOP lawmakers accused the Austin Democrat of overstating his role in passing a statewide cap on insulin copays, his Democratic colleagues said his personal battle with diabetes generated key momentum for the effort.

The Texas Tribune

Jasmine Crockett, James Talarico show different fighting styles in first debate of Senate Democratic primary

During the hourlong debate, Talarico highlighted his history battling Republicans in the legislative arena, while Crockett framed herself as a “street fighter” taking on the GOP outside Capitol Hill.

The Texas Tribune

Josh Shapiro Goes to War With Kamala Harris

Plus: Why apologize for hating on Jasmine Crockett?

Reason

James Talarico Leads Jasmine Crockett In Texas' Democratic Primary For U.S. Senate, Poll Shows

State Rep. James Talarico is leading Rep. Jasmine Crockett in Texas' Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate, according to a new poll.

Latin Times

Jasmine Crockett Acknowledges Not Being a 'Traditional Candidate' In The Texas Senate Race: 'That's Exactly Why I'm Going To Win'

Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett acknowledged that her firebrand style doesn't make her a "traditional candidate," but highlighted that is one of the reasons why she believes she will win the Texas Senate race this year.

Latin Times

James Talarico unveils Spanish-language TV ad, signaling push for Latino support in Texas Senate bid

The spot, which describes the Austin Democrat’s work on education issues in the Legislature, will air this week in nearly a dozen of the state’s largest media markets.

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New Texas poll finds Talarico leading Crockett by 9 points in Senate Democratic primary

Texas’ Senate Republican primary, meanwhile, looks headed for a runoff. The survey found U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in a dead heat against Attorney General Ken Paxton, with neither eclipsing 30%.

The Texas Tribune

Jasmine Crockett’s pastor, Frederick Haynes III, sees Congress as stage to pursue social justice

Haynes staked out several progressive policy positions at his recent campaign launch event, including support for Medicare for All and dismantling U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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Las Culturistas Hosts Bowen Yang & Matt Rogers Apologise For Controversial Episode

The pair were accused of “anti-Blackness” after they discouraged voters from donating to the Texas congresswoman’s campaign.

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Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang’s Comments on Politics Are Dividing Fans

Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers are in hot water with fans after some controversial comments about Representative Jasmine Crockett.

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‘Everybody would be outraged’: Jasmine Crockett stuns ‘The View’ with takedown of Trump’s international meddling

You can't just go nabbing world leaders.

Texas Observer

Midterm Memo: The C-Team. Maybe B-.

The Texas Democratic slate-in-progress could definitely be worse.

The Texas Tribune

James Talarico reports raising nearly $7 million, continuing cash influx to U.S. Senate bid

His primary opponent U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Dallas, said in a statement that every quarter last year was a record one for her as a fundraiser, but did not say how much she had hauled.

The Texas Tribune

Statewide battles, Latino voters and down-ballot contests: the biggest Texas political stories to watch in 2026

The Texas Tribune’s politics team has compiled five of the top stories we're watching this year, when voters will have their first chance to make their opinions known on the events of 2025.

The Independent UK

How Jasmine Crockett could ruin the Democrats’ plan to win back the Senate

IN FOCUS: Jasmine Crockett tells Eric Garcia that she has not heard people criticize her past comments about immigrants. But some Democrats fear she could cost them a chance to flip a seat in Texas

International Business Times UK

US Healthcare Crisis Looms? Trump and the GOP Reportedly Ending Key Healthcare Subsidies

Texas Rep. Crockett argued that Trump and the GOP allowed the Obamacare subsidies to expire and now most people will not be able to afford healthcare.

Latin Times

Jasmine Crockett Questions Accuracy of Trump Border Data, Says Administation 'Has Not Been the Most Honest'

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) said she doubts the accuracy of immigration data reported by President Donald Trump's administration

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