Donald Trump lashes out at ‘WEAK and INEFFECTIVE’ Republicans as Ken Paxton sags in Texas polls If Ken Paxton loses, it will be because of WEAK and INEFFECTIVE Political Hacks" We Got This Covered · Oct 16
Trump Names His Scapegoats Before Texas Votes; Blames 'Weak' Cornyn and Rove if Ken Paxton Loses Senate Bid Donald Trump has blamed Senator John Cornyn and strategist Karl Rove for Ken Paxton's struggles as Democrat James Talarico maintains a narrow lead in Texas polls. International Business Times UK · Oct 16
Trump’s appearance at Georgia rally disrupted by anti-ICE protesters – as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Oct 16
Strong majority of voters believes Trump is failing at home and abroad: AP-NORC poll Federal authorities are investigating suspicious mailings received by congressional and election offices across the country. With Election Day approaching, the mailings are deemed potentially hazardous by law enforcement. In time, US President Trump plans to host rallies in support of Republican candidates in Iowa. Candidates are also navigating fundraising challenges… The Economic Times · Oct 16
Trump says John Cornyn and Karl Rove to blame if Ken Paxton loses Senate race If Ken Paxton loses to James Talarico, blame would fall on weak Republicans who failed to close ranks, the president said on social media. The Texas Tribune · Oct 15
Paxton Caught on Tape: "The Convention Dropped Our Numbers" — Talarico Surges Ahead in Texas Leaked audio catches Ken Paxton saying the GOP convention hurt his numbers as James Talarico leads by up to 6 points in the most competitive Texas Senate race in decades. Latin Times · Oct 1
GOP has a “Nazi” problem, Karl Rove says The conservative political operative said he’s voting for a Democrat Salon · Sep 28
Karl Rove says John Cornyn, not Paxton, could beat Talarico Karl Rove speaks at the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival, focusing on the comments made by Bo French and the U.S. Senate race. The Texas Tribune · Sep 26
Texas Latinos are Ditching the GOP. Republicans' 30-year Winning Streak May Not Survive It Latino voters, an AI data-center backlash and GOP infighting are reshaping Texas's tightest races in decades. Here's what the polls show. Latin Times · Sep 22
From Macaca to MAGA: How one needling remark can become a political thorn for Trump A 2006 incident involving Senator George Allen and a racial slur highlights how small remarks can alter election outcomes. Recent social media posts by Republican Bo French have also drawn significant criticism and condemnation. These events suggest a growing unease among some Republicans regarding Trump's influence. Moderate Republicans and even… The Times of India · Sep 18
Top Texas Republicans knew Bo French’s history of racist comments. They supported him anyway. The Railroad Commission candidate is under fire from fellow Republicans for a post that said a picture of college students celebrating a football victory shows “how many Americans have been displaced by foreigners.” The Texas Tribune · Sep 18
John Cornyn says he won’t vote for Bo French as backlash to racist post rises The outgoing U.S. senator called the Texas Railroad Commission candidate “an embarrassment to the Republican Party.” The Texas Tribune · Sep 17
Texas Railroad Commission 2026: What it does and who’s running in the race The commission doesn't have anything to do with railroads. It regulates Texas’ oil and gas industry. Here’s where 2026 candidates Bo French, Jon Rosenthal and Arthur DiBianca stand. The Texas Tribune · Sep 15
Republicans criticize racist social media post by Texas member running for office Karl Rove, a respected GOP consultant, further said he would vote for ‘bigot’ Bo French’s Democratic opponent after post The Guardian - US · Sep 15
The Texas Tribune · Sep 14 Karl Rove said he’ll break 30 years of only supporting Republicans to vote against “bigot” Bo French Rove, a former adviser to President George W. Bush and longtime Texas GOP political consultant, made the comments at a private lunch in Austin, according to attendees.
The Guardian - US · Sep 8 Donald Trump’s midterm strategy? Make it all about him The president apparently plans to focus on the person he most admires – himself – even if Republicans would rather he didn’t
The Texas Tribune · Aug 28 Trump visits Texas to fundraise for Ken Paxton’s Senate bid The president’s trip, which includes a GOP event and a NASA ceremony, comes as the Texas attorney general trails his U.S. Senate challenger James Talarico in the polls and fundraising.
Salon · Aug 22 Talarico floods Texas airwaves The Democrat has had TV nearly to himself, outspending his Republican rival more than 200-to-1 on advertising
The Texas Tribune · Aug 20 Talarico floods Texas airwaves in U.S. Senate race as Paxton, GOP stay quiet With early voting about two months away, the Democrat has had TV nearly to himself, outspending his Republican rival more than 200-to-1 on advertising as GOP groups weigh when — or whether — to get involved.
The Texas Tribune · Jun 16 Newly announced TribFest speakers grapple with the country’s hardest questions Kevin Stitt, Sherrilyn Ifill, Karl Rove, Imani Perry, Carla Espinoza-Grcic and Avi Loeb join us this September
International Business Times UK · Jun 7 'This Is What Dying Looks Like': Fox News Viewers Panic After Donald Trump Passes Out During Oval Office Briefing Viewers watching Fox News saw Donald Trump apparently nod off during a live Oval Office briefing on Iran and the Middle East, prompting a wave of concern and ridicule online.
The Independent UK · Jun 4 Karl Rove busts out the handy dandy white board to show why a ‘blue wave’ might not happen in November ‘Remember, this is a contest between two unfavorables,’ Karl Rove told Fox News
International Business Times UK · Jun 1 Ken Paxton Claims Trump Is Just as 'Scandal-Plagued' as He Is and Fox News Let It Air Live Ken Paxton, Texas Senate candidate, compared his controversies to Donald Trump's on live TV, sparking criticism and potentially harming his 2026 campaign.
The Guardian - US · May 31 The fall of John Cornyn mirrors the fall of the Republican party The Texas senator was emblematic of the era between Reagan and Trump, as Republicans shifted from the party of business to a cult of personality
The Independent UK · May 21 Karl Rove says it’s Trump dragging down Republican chances in the upcoming midterms The veteran GOP strategist argued Trump should be reined in by aides and ditched by Republicans on the campaign trail