U.S. Senate hopeful Colin Allred criticizes rival James Talarico for accepting billionaire donations

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

The Pennsylvania senator has regularly criticized his party, sparking speculation he could caucus with Republicans after the 2026 midterms. At the Texas Tribune Festival, he called on Democrats to embrace a diversity of views.

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.