John Fetterman pushes back against allegations he's a lazy senator, bad Democrat

Paxton, Talarico spar over gas tax suspension amid rising prices

Talarico, who criticized the Iran war, has called for months for a gas tax holiday. Paxton now says the tax should be permanently ended.

Texas candidates fighting earlier and harder for key Latino voters, analysts say

Panelists at The Texas Tribune Festival said candidates need to appeal to Hispanic voters as individuals rather than representatives of their respective parties.

Watch: Joaquin Castro, Sigrid Gonzalez and Rochelle Garza discuss Texas’ ICE detention centers

People who have been inside Texas’ ICE detention centers describe what’s happening, who's being held and what it means for communities, families and the rule of law at 2:15 p.m. Saturday.

U.S. should err on the side of innovation in AI regulation, U.S. Rep. Arrington says

Former CEO of Indeed characterized the Texas congressman’s argument about needing to beat China as a false one.

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.