Prominent Rice U. pair pen report that foresees GOP wins in less than half of US House districts targeted for takeovers in Lone Star State after governor says Republicans set to flip all five here despite signs and trends that suggest otherwise. more
Governor vows GOP will run table again in statewide races with promise Dem's Senate nominee has no chance to win after Republicans unleash dirt that Trump warned was coming before poll surge and historic fundraising. more
Ligon gives Republicans something to celebrate in special Senate race that Democrats didn't take seriously before Democrat claims local post in major coastal city in part of southeast Texas that's been solid red. more
2026 Dem nominee running stronger in polls than Democratic candidate who'd been blue wave juggernaut while trailing Ted Cruz by 7 or 8 points on average en route to general election that incumbent won by less than 3 despite Trump rally before vote. more
Talarico up on Paxton by 8 in University of Texas poll of Texas Senate fight that has Democrat beating Cornyn by 7 one day after GOP loyalists dismiss findings by Democratic firm that has Austin rep ahead by smaller margins. more
Dem firm that found Paxton leading Cornyn by 8 in OT this month releases survey that shows Democrat beating either one of GOP runoff contenders he faces in fall with strong support of Latinos, indies and moderates. more
President and wife demand late night TV host firing for expectant widow crack as conspiracies flood social media amid speculation that episode with gunman at D.C. press gala was orchestrated production. more
President doesn't address breakdown in his own security at Washington hotel but says incident shows why he's building a safe and secure ballroom that every American president for 150 years has been demanding. more
