Texas Senate hopeful launches underwear investigation ahead of midterms IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 8
Ken Paxton Caught on Leaked Audio Calling for Benefit Cuts as Lobbyist Seeks Tax Break: 'We Have to Suck It Up' Leaked audio captures Senate nominee Ken Paxton calling for cuts to mandatory federal spending and backing lower taxes at a private fundraiser. International Business Times UK · Oct 8
In attacking Talarico for campaign absence, Trump calls for debate that Paxton has avoided The Democrat, off the trail with the flu, quickly accepted the president’s call to “immediately report to a Debate Stage” with Ken Paxton. The Texas Tribune · Oct 8
Texas Democrat casts himself as David against Elon Musk’s $168 million Goliath in Senate showdown Should he win, Talarico would become the first Democrat to capture a statewide office in Texas in over 30 years The Independent UK · Oct 8
Republicans Spend $500 Million on Midterm Campaigns as Democrats Maintain Leads in Key Senate Races: Report Republicans have poured nearly $500 million into midterm campaign ads since Labor Day, but Democrats continue to lead or remain tied in key Senate battleground races. Despite outspending Democrats on broadcast advertising, GOP campaigns have gained limited additional airtime and are reallocating funds as key seats become harder to contest. Latin Times · Oct 8
Texas Senator Angela Paxton Divorcing Husband Ken on 'Biblical Grounds' Urges Voters To Back GOP Texas Senator Angela Paxton is urging voters to support the Republican ticket, including her estranged husband, Ken Paxton, as he seeks a US Senate seat International Business Times UK · Oct 8
It’s unclear what Trump does and doesn’t know anymore. His Texas rally exposed that dilemma ANALYSIS: Trump’s insults and attack lines are getting tired, and he’s started to look delusional as he shouts about masculinity at the podium. The moment when he claimed Melania calls him ‘sir’ was a low point, writes Holly Baxter The Independent UK · Oct 8
Trump tears into ‘Missing In Action’ James Talarico after Texas candidate diagnosed with flu Trump also rolled out a nickname for the Democratic nominee: ‘James TalaFREAKo’ The Independent UK · Oct 8
Trump resorts to body-shaming after hecklers interrupt rally at least 7 times IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 8
Trump tries to rile up Texas crowd by claiming Talarico is a secret vegan IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 8
First Thing: Trump endures protests in Texas as DNC sues over adverts The president was repeatedly interrupted at a rally, and faces a legal challenge over taxpayer-funded adverts. Plus Jonathan the giant tortoise, who may have the secret to longevity The Guardian - UK · Oct 8
Trump pardoned a Texas Democrat to save him from a potential 20 years in prison. Now he is calling him out for not switching parties: ‘a LOSER’ Trump pardoned him in December. We Got This Covered · Oct 8
Trump holds a rally in San Antonio for Ken Paxton. Then 6 interruptions break out and his supporters start screaming: ‘We love you, Daddy Trump!’ Police also had to restrain one of his own supporters. We Got This Covered · Oct 8
Donald Trump says ‘nobody knows’ where James Talarico is after meat controversy, but the Democrat has a different explanation Trump repeatedly called Talarico “Talafreako” during his speech. He claimed the candidate had vanished from public view. Trump also suggested Talarico was feeling unwell after facing political pressure to eat meat. The Economic Times · Oct 8
Medical Daily · Oct 8 Texas Pediatricians Face Paxton Demands for 10 Years of Vaccine Records Over Alleged Insurer and Drugmaker Incentives Paxton's office is demanding vaccine records from Texas pediatricians over alleged incentives. What the letters ask and what parents should know.
The Texas Tribune · Oct 8 “We have to suck it up”: Ken Paxton privately suggests cutting federal benefit programs to reduce national deficit In a conversation that has been leaked in pieces to multiple publications, the GOP Senate nominee called for “reasonable cuts to mandatory spending,” which is driven by Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.
The Texas Tribune · Oct 8 Democrat Nathan Johnson pitches back-to-basics attorney general’s office after 12 years under Paxton Johnson is hoping enough moderates are tired of Paxton-era culture wars to cross party lines. His GOP opponent, Mayes Middleton, is running as the outgoing incumbent’s ideological heir.
The Texas Tribune · Oct 8 How Texas candidates plan to lower the cost of gas, groceries and housing From groceries to childcare, Texans are spending more to live here. Here’s how much costs have risen, why it’s happening and what candidates are proposing to fix it.
International Business Times UK · Oct 8 Trump Rally in Texas Turns Violent as Supporter Grabs Protester by the Hair; At Least 10 Hecklers Ejected or Walk Out At a Trump rally in San Antonio, a supporter allegedly grabbed a heckler by the hair as at least 10 protesters were ejected during Ken Paxton's campaign speech.
The Independent UK · Oct 8 ‘That guy’s got to lose a lot of weight’: Trump lashes out at hecklers during Texas rally The president was speaking at rally in support of Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton
Medical Daily · Oct 8 Texas Attorney General Investigates Hanes and Fruit of the Loom Over Possible PFAS and Phthalates in Children's Underwear Texas is investigating Hanes and Fruit of the Loom over possible chemicals in kids' underwear. No test results are public. What parents can do.
Latin Times · Oct 8 Inside the Final 26 Days of the Texas Senate Race Nobody Expected to Be This Close Talarico leads Paxton 51–49 in a new Fox News poll as Trump makes a third Texas visit and Republican spending tops $200M with no polling gain.
The Guardian - US · Oct 8 Donald Trump’s Texas rally rocked by repeated protests Trump briefly stepped away from the microphone after one protester appeared to approach the stage
The Independent UK · Oct 7 Melania calls Trump ‘sir’? President’s rambling at Texas rally sees odd admission about his marriage of 21 years Bizarre rant kicks off rally for embattled GOP Senate candidate Ken Paxton
The Guardian - AU · Oct 7 Morning Mail: Pauper’s grave for ‘king of town hall’; Antarctic penguin numbers decline; and The Castle in real life Our investigation reveals shock of homelessness workers at fate of rough sleeper; Hunter Valley couple’s high court victory mimics film’s storyline