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The U.S. Supreme Court allowed Texas to enforce a law requiring app stores to verify users' ages and obtain parental consent for minors downloading apps or making in-app purchases. The law, the Texas App Store Accountability Act, was upheld by a 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling after a district court had initially deemed it unconstitutional. Plaintiffs, including the Computer & Communications Industry Association and Students Engaged in Advancing Texas, argued the law violates First Amendment rights, while Texas officials claimed it protects children from harmful digital content.

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to block Texas from enforcing a law requiring app stores to verify users' ages and obtain parental consent for minors. The decision allows the Texas App Store Accountability Act to proceed, with plaintiffs including the Computer & Communications Industry Association and Students Engaged in Advancing Texas challenging its constitutionality. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is a defendant in the cases.

Senate hopeful James Talarico faces backlash for past comments praising Texas drag queens as 'some of the best in the nation,' which resurfaced amid a legislative debate over a bill restricting 'sexually oriented performances' near minors. Talarico voted 'present' on the bill after LGBTQ advocacy groups urged caution, and opponents, including Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton and the RNC, criticized his remarks as out of step with Texas values.

Senate hopeful James Talarico faced backlash after resurfaced comments praising Texas drag queens as 'some of the best in the nation.' He criticized a 2023 Texas law restricting 'sexually oriented performances' near minors and voted 'present' on the legislation, which was later signed into law but faces ongoing legal challenges. Republican opponents and the RNC condemned his remarks as out of touch with Texas values.

President Donald Trump influenced Senate candidate selections by promoting loyalists over some Republican incumbents, creating uncertainty about how much MAGA Inc. will spend to support these candidates ahead of the November elections. Key races in Texas and North Carolina are highlighted, with concerns that Trump's choices may drain resources from other competitive races.

President Donald Trump has influenced U.S. Senate candidates by replacing some Republican incumbents with loyalists, raising questions about how much MAGA Inc. will spend to support them. Key races in Texas and North Carolina are highlighted, where Trump's endorsements have created competitive challenges for Republicans.

President Donald Trump influenced Senate candidate selections by supporting loyalists over incumbents, creating uncertainty about how much MAGA Inc. will spend on key races. Challenges in Texas and North Carolina involve contested Republican nominations, with Democrats targeting these seats. MAGA Inc., holding $382 million, remains non-committal on spending despite Senate leaders' appeals.

President Donald Trump reshaped the 2024 U.S. Senate map by endorsing loyalists over some Republican incumbents. The article highlights uncertainty about how much MAGA Inc., a major political fundraising group, will spend on key races in Texas and North Carolina, where Trump-backed candidates face challenges. MAGA Inc. holds $382 million but cannot coordinate directly with campaigns or party committees.

The Supreme Court ruled that national political parties can spend unlimited amounts in coordination with candidates, potentially influencing the Texas U.S. Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico. This decision may enhance the role of national parties in the election.

James Talarico is using a tabloid story about Ken Paxton to test corruption attacks in the competitive Texas Senate race. Ken Paxton and James Talarico are competing for a Senate seat in Texas.

President Trump announced a Republican national convention in Dallas on September 9-10, the first-ever for midterms, to boost voter turnout. The event aims to focus attention on congressional races, including a competitive Senate race in Texas between James Talarico and Ken Paxton, and follows Republican procedural changes to enable the gathering.

President Donald Trump announced a Republican national convention in Dallas on September 9 and 10 to boost midterm election turnout. The event aims to address slim Republican majorities in Congress and concerns about voter engagement without Trump on the ballot, with a focus on the Texas Senate race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton.

President Donald Trump announced a Republican national convention in Dallas on Sept. 9-10 to boost midterm election turnout, a first for the party. The event aims to focus on congressional races that could determine control of Congress, with Texas’s Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico highlighted as a key contest. The Republican National Committee amended procedures in January to enable the convention, which follows Trump’s push for redistricting in Texas.

A survey indicates the Texas Senate race is a toss-up between state Rep. James Talarico and state Attorney General Ken Paxton, with both candidates at 47 percent support among likely voters. The New York Times/Siena poll found the candidates virtually tied in the Lone Star State.

A New York Times/Siena poll shows James Talarico, a Democratic state lawmaker, and Ken Paxton, the Republican state attorney general, are tied in the Texas Senate race.

Democrats need to flip four Republican-held Senate seats to gain control, but new polls show only a narrow path with competitive races in states like Maine, Texas, North Carolina, Iowa, and Georgia. Current polling indicates close contests in these states, though Democrats would need significant advantages to secure the necessary seats.

The Texas Democratic Convention begins Thursday in Corpus Christi. Democratic candidate James Talarico is essentially even with Republican opponent Ken Paxton in polls for U.S. Senate.

Jasmine Crockett has not announced whether she will campaign for James Talarico in the U.S. Senate general election against Ken Paxton. Crockett and Talarico were rivals in the Democratic primary.

President Donald Trump meets with Senate Republicans to push for his stalled election security bill, the SAVE America Act, as GOP leaders acknowledge insufficient votes for passage. The discussion also addresses internal party divisions over the Iran war, military funding, and unifying the party ahead of elections.

Gov. JB Pritzker is hosting a Chicago fundraiser for Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico, who faces Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in a high-stakes Senate race. Talarico raised $40.2 million in the primary, and the election is considered Democrats' best chance to win a Senate seat in Texas. The race follows a Texas Democratic walkout to Illinois to block GOP redistricting plans.

Ken Paxton and James Talarico are closely matched in the U.S. Senate race, with Paxton leading Republicans and Talarico leading independents and moderates.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating Carnival Corporation after a data breach in April compromised the personal information of 6 million people, including over 800,000 Texans.

Ken Paxton and James Talarico are tied in a U.S. Senate race, with both set to face each other in the November midterm election. The candidates are described as the Republican and Democratic nominees for the Senate.

Ken Paxton, the attorney general, faces controversies including an indictment and alleged affair as he campaigns for Senate. He has previously won statewide elections despite legal challenges and now competes against James Talarico, a strong fundraiser.

John Cornyn, a Texas Republican, withheld support for Trump's immigration spending bill to secure $10 billion in border security reimbursements for Texas. He set conditions for his vote on Trump's attorney general pick and organized fundraisers for GOP candidates excluding Ken Paxton, whom he lost to in a primary. Cornyn expressed concerns about Republican midterm prospects and Trump's influence in the party.

James Talarico, a candidate in Texas's U.S. Senate race, dismissed attacks from President Trump and his opponent Ken Paxton, stating people are tired of 'politics as professional wrestling.'

Jasmine Crockett, a Texas Congress member, refuses to endorse James Talarico after losing a primary race, raising concerns about Democratic unity. Her decision may weaken Talarico's Senate campaign by removing a potential political advantage over GOP opponent Ken Paxton. The article highlights tensions within the Democratic Party over Black voter influence and the rise of socialist candidates in urban areas.

Texas Senate candidate James Talarico, known for criticizing the tech industry and corporate influence, attended multiple fundraisers in the San Francisco Bay Area targeting wealthy tech donors. He raised over $40 million, mostly from small donors but also from corporate executives, while advocating for limiting corporate money in politics.

Texas Senate candidate James Talarico, who criticizes tech and corporate interests, attended multiple fundraisers in the San Francisco Bay Area targeting wealthy tech donors in April. He raised over $40 million, mostly from small-dollar donors, while advocating for policies to limit corporate and billionaire influence in politics.

Texas Republicans are divided over in vitro fertilization (IVF), with some viewing it as abortion and others supporting it, including President Donald Trump and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

A crypto super PAC previously aligned with Trump and Republicans has spent $300,000 supporting New York Rep. Ritchie Torres in his reelection primary. The Fellowship PAC, funded by Cantor Fitzgerald, is backing Torres, a House Financial Services Committee member and co-founder of the Congressional Crypto Caucus. The PAC has also endorsed Republicans like Sen. Lindsey Graham and Texas AG Ken Paxton.

James Talarico criticizes Ken Paxton's plea deal in a child sex abuse case. Both are the Republican and Democratic nominees for the U.S. Senate race, to be decided in November.

James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Texas, called on Ken Paxton to release files related to Adam Hoffman in Waco, Texas, during a news conference. The move highlights a political dispute over a child abuse case.

Dallas will host the 2026 Republican midterm convention, as announced by Texas Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton.

A Texas judge ruled that the NCAA cannot suspend Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby for sports gambling violations, prompting the NCAA to file an appeal. The Big 12 Conference separately sued Texas’ attorney general and Texas Tech to confirm its authority to discipline Sorsby, while the attorney general threatened the conference over potential sanctions against Texas Tech.

A faction within the Republican Party is pushing for stricter AI regulation, challenging President Donald Trump's pro-innovation stance. Key figures like Sen. Josh Hawley and Gov. Ron DeSantis have criticized unregulated AI development, while GOP candidates like Ken Paxton advocate for taking on Big Tech. The White House recently issued an executive order signaling increased oversight of AI systems.

Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico received approximately 50% of his $8.5 million in fundraising from out-of-state donors during the first quarter of 2026, compared to 25% for Republican nominee Ken Paxton, who raised $850,000. Talarico's campaign highlighted Texas roots while drawing major support from donors in New York and California, raising concerns about reliance on non-Texas interests.

James Talarico, a Democratic Senate nominee, raised 50% of his $8.5 million in funds from out-of-state donors during the first quarter of 2026, compared to 25% for his Republican opponent Ken Paxton. Major contributions came from New York and California, totaling over $1.3 million, despite Talarico's campaign emphasizing his Texas roots and opposition to out-of-state special interests.

Texas GOP leaders, including Governor Greg Abbott and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, urged party unity at their biennial convention following a contentious Senate primary between Attorney General Ken Paxton and incumbent Senator John Cornyn. They warned that internal divisions could jeopardize the party's 30-year statewide dominance and called for a unified effort against Democrats in the November midterm elections.

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond urged the Big 12 to sanction Texas Tech after quarterback Brendan Sorsby regained eligibility via a court order overturning an NCAA gambling ban. Texas AG Ken Paxton warned of potential legal action against the conference, while Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark noted the issue was discussed at an executive board meeting. Sorsby, who gambled over $90,000 on sports including bets on his own team, completed a treatment program and transferred to Texas Tech for a multimillion-dollar deal.