Rep. Jasmine Crockett confirms security team member killed by Dallas police in standoff
Read full article: Rep. Jasmine Crockett confirms security team member killed by Dallas police in standoffDiamon Mazairre Robinson impersonated a federal agent and had two active felony warrants for years, officials say, but was hired by Crockett and police agencies under an alias.
How Jasmine Crockett slipped from Democratic frontrunner to decisive defeat in the Senate primary
Read full article: How Jasmine Crockett slipped from Democratic frontrunner to decisive defeat in the Senate primaryCrockett embarked on her primary bid with a makeshift operation that lacked a campaign manager, a developed fundraising strategy and comprehensive infrastructure for a ground game.
Talarico became famous with viral videos. Can Republicans turn that against him?
Read full article: Talarico became famous with viral videos. Can Republicans turn that against him?After James Talarico won the Democratic Senate nomination in Texas, Republicans are racing to paint him as too progressive.
Texan James Talarico becomes a fresh face of Democrats' midterm hopes after Senate primary win
Read full article: Texan James Talarico becomes a fresh face of Democrats' midterm hopes after Senate primary winTexas Democrats have picked James Talarico as their Senate nominee, and the state lawmaker now becomes a national voice against President Donald Trump.
Change in primary voting rules leads to confusion in 2 Texas counties as voters are turned away
Read full article: Change in primary voting rules leads to confusion in 2 Texas counties as voters are turned awayA rule change for primary voting in two Texas counties led to mass voter confusion that eventually led to a state supreme court ruling, threats of more legal action and the potential that an untold number of voters could find themselves disenfranchised.
Texas Senate Democratic candidates raise concerns over voting location changes in two counties
Read full article: Texas Senate Democratic candidates raise concerns over voting location changes in two countiesDallas and Williamson counties closed centralized voting centers, which had become a common practice, at the request of local Republicans.
The Latest: Texas GOP Senate race heads to runoff. Democrats too early to call
Read full article: The Latest: Texas GOP Senate race heads to runoff. Democrats too early to callLongtime Sen. John Cornyn and MAGA favorite Ken Paxton are heading to a May runoff in Texas’ Republican Senate primary, while Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and state Rep. James Talarico are in a close race for the Democratic nomination.
Polls close today in the Texas primaries. Here are five things to watch.
Read full article: Polls close today in the Texas primaries. Here are five things to watch.This Tuesday, Tribune reporters are watching two blockbuster Senate primaries, an open attorney general seat, and more high-stakes, competitive races up and down the Texas ballot.
Talarico wins Texas Senate Democratic nomination while Cornyn and Paxton head to Republican runoff
Read full article: Talarico wins Texas Senate Democratic nomination while Cornyn and Paxton head to Republican runoffState Rep. James Talarico topped Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett in Texas' closely watched Democratic Senate primary.
Republican meddling roils Senate Democratic primary in final days
Read full article: Republican meddling roils Senate Democratic primary in final daysA super PAC supporting James Talarico is running ads online warning that the GOP is “boosting” Jasmine Crockett. Her spokesperson said Republicans “who underestimate her do so at their own peril.”
US Senate candidates in Texas make final pitches to voters ahead of Tuesday's primary
Read full article: US Senate candidates in Texas make final pitches to voters ahead of Tuesday's primaryA heated U.S. Senate race in Texas is entering its final stretch before voters decide Tuesday who will be their party's nominee in November.
Texas Democrats prepare to decide party’s future after divisive, epic Senate primary
Read full article: Texas Democrats prepare to decide party’s future after divisive, epic Senate primaryJasmine Crockett and James Talarico face off in the state’s first blockbuster Democratic primary in decades. The race will likely conclude Tuesday, with the outside chance of a runoff.
Democrats look to Tejano music star Bobby Pulido in a high-stakes South Texas congressional race
Read full article: Democrats look to Tejano music star Bobby Pulido in a high-stakes South Texas congressional raceDemocrats are banking on Tejano music star Bobby Pulido to help them win back Hispanic voters in a South Texas congressional district that favors Republicans.
Kamala Harris endorses Jasmine Crockett in Texas Democratic Senate primary
Read full article: Kamala Harris endorses Jasmine Crockett in Texas Democratic Senate primaryFormer Vice President Kamala Harris has endorsed Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett in Texas’ Democratic Senate primary, giving Crockett a big boost as she faces concerns about electability.
Kamala Harris makes last-minute pitch for Jasmine Crockett with robocall
Read full article: Kamala Harris makes last-minute pitch for Jasmine Crockett with robocallThe call gives Crockett a jolt of support from one of her party’s biggest stars in the home stretch of her Senate Democratic primary against state Rep. James Talarico.
‘Team @NickiMinaj here’: Texas AG Ken Paxton digs at Cardi B over Jasmine Crockett endorsement
Read full article: ‘Team @NickiMinaj here’: Texas AG Ken Paxton digs at Cardi B over Jasmine Crockett endorsementTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton took a dig at Grammy-winning rapper and songwriter Cardi B after she announced her endorsement of U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, who is running in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate.
Trump's 'pretty much' decided whom to endorse in Texas' Senate primary but isn't yet saying a name
Read full article: Trump's 'pretty much' decided whom to endorse in Texas' Senate primary but isn't yet saying a namePresident Donald Trump says he's “pretty much” made his decision on whom to endorse in Texas’ heated Republican Senate primary, but he still refuses to name his pick publicly.
Can Jasmine Crockett’s East Texas past give her an electoral boost in rural Texas?
Read full article: Can Jasmine Crockett’s East Texas past give her an electoral boost in rural Texas?Before she was a firebrand congresswoman, Jasmine Crockett was a public defender — and local Democratic party chair — in Texarkana.
Jasmine Crockett leads James Talarico by double digits in Senate Democratic primary, poll finds
Read full article: Jasmine Crockett leads James Talarico by double digits in Senate Democratic primary, poll findsOn the Republican side, Ken Paxton and John Cornyn were neck-and-neck and in position for a runoff, according to the poll from the University of Texas’ Texas Politics Project.
Early vote turnout in Texas outpacing past elections, fueled by Democratic primary voters
Read full article: Early vote turnout in Texas outpacing past elections, fueled by Democratic primary votersTurnout during the first week of early voting for the Texas midterm election exceeded the same period for the previous two presidential elections, years that typically see higher voter engagement.
Dark money fuels attack ads in final stretch of Texas’ U.S. Senate primaries
Read full article: Dark money fuels attack ads in final stretch of Texas’ U.S. Senate primariesThe latest campaign finance reports show big-money interests are heavily invested in the Texas primaries — but unwilling to reveal their identities at a critical juncture of the race.
Texas' Senate primary race between Crockett and Talarico ramps up after pulled Colbert interview
Read full article: Texas' Senate primary race between Crockett and Talarico ramps up after pulled Colbert interviewDemocratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas is urging supporters to look at experience in a heated U.S. Senate primary with state Rep. James Talarico as he rides on wider attention thanks to late-night host Stephen Colbert.
FCC chairman says the agency is investigating ABC's 'The View' over equal time rule
Read full article: FCC chairman says the agency is investigating ABC's 'The View' over equal time ruleThe Federal Communications Commission is investigating ABC’s “The View” over possible violations of the requirement that broadcast stations give equal time to political candidates when they appear on-air.
Stephen Colbert says CBS lawyers pulled James Talarico interview as early voting begins in Texas
Read full article: Stephen Colbert says CBS lawyers pulled James Talarico interview as early voting begins in TexasStephen Colbert says his interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico was pulled from Monday's broadcast over fears it would violate “equal time” guidance from the Federal Communications Commission under the Trump administration.
Texas Republican Paxton steps up his Senate bid against GOP Sen. Cornyn ahead of early voting
Read full article: Texas Republican Paxton steps up his Senate bid against GOP Sen. Cornyn ahead of early votingTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton is stepping up his race for the U.S. Senate with early voting about to begin for the March 3 GOP primary.
Her jabs go viral. He's known to quote the Bible. How social media is shaping a Texas Senate race
Read full article: Her jabs go viral. He's known to quote the Bible. How social media is shaping a Texas Senate raceJasmine Crockett and James Talarico are adept at creating digital media moments and collecting social media followers.
In fiercely competitive Democratic Senate race, social media influencers increasingly drive the conversation
Read full article: In fiercely competitive Democratic Senate race, social media influencers increasingly drive the conversationThe near-constant stream of takes from content creators has come to frame the primary between Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico as a referendum on identity politics in the Democratic Party.
Colin Allred blasts James Talarico over TikTok allegation that he called him a “mediocre Black man”
Read full article: Colin Allred blasts James Talarico over TikTok allegation that he called him a “mediocre Black man”Allred also urged Democrats to vote for Talarico’s opponent, Jasmine Crockett. The former Dallas congressman was Talarico’s main rival in the Senate primary before dropping out the day Crockett entered the race.
Talarico began 2026 with bigger war chest than Crockett in Democratic Senate primary awash in cash
Read full article: Talarico began 2026 with bigger war chest than Crockett in Democratic Senate primary awash in cashCrockett raised about $2 million between her Dec. 8 campaign launch and year’s end, about one-third of Talarico’s haul over the first three weeks of his Senate bid.
Judge orders 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his dad released from ICE detention
Read full article: Judge orders 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his dad released from ICE detentionA judge has ordered the U.S. to release a father and 5-year-old son who were taken into custody during the immigration crackdown in Minnesota.
Democrat Christian Menefee wins election for US House, narrowing GOP's slim majority
Read full article: Democrat Christian Menefee wins election for US House, narrowing GOP's slim majorityDemocrat Christian Menefee has won a Texas U.S. House seat in a special election that will narrow Republicans’ already-slim majority.
In Senate Democratic primary, Crockett steps up appeals to Latinos with ICE facility visit, South Texas rally
Read full article: In Senate Democratic primary, Crockett steps up appeals to Latinos with ICE facility visit, South Texas rallyAfter coming under fire for some earlier comments about Latinos, Crockett is working to narrow Democratic rival James Talarico’s lead among the key voting bloc.
Jasmine Crockett, James Talarico in dead heat in Texas’ Senate Democratic primary, new poll finds
Read full article: Jasmine Crockett, James Talarico in dead heat in Texas’ Senate Democratic primary, new poll findsThe survey of likely Democratic voters suggests the March 3 primary is a toss-up less than three weeks out from early voting.
Lawmakers, protesters demand release of 5-year-old held at Texas immigration detention center
Read full article: Lawmakers, protesters demand release of 5-year-old held at Texas immigration detention centerState troopers deployed pepper spray at protesters at the family detention center near Dilley where a 5-year-old Ecuadorian’s detention has drawn nationwide attention.
Democrats visit 5-year-old detained in Minneapolis, in case that has stirred anger over ICE actions
Read full article: Democrats visit 5-year-old detained in Minneapolis, in case that has stirred anger over ICE actionsDemocratic Reps. Joaquin Castro and Jasmine Crockett have met with a 5-year-old Ecuadorian boy and his father at a Texas immigration detention center, a case that has stirred anger over the Trump administration’s immigration policies.
Correction: Election 2026-Senate-Texas-Democrats story
Read full article: Correction: Election 2026-Senate-Texas-Democrats storyIn a story published Jan. 24, 2026, about a debate for the U.S. Senate in Texas, The Associated Press erroneously reported the date that a man was fatally shot in Minneapolis by federal officers.
Jasmine Crockett, James Talarico to face off in first debate of Senate Democratic primary
Read full article: Jasmine Crockett, James Talarico to face off in first debate of Senate Democratic primarySaturday’s debate, hosted by the Texas AFL-CIO, gives voters their first side-by-side glimpse of the candidates’ contrasting styles and proposals ahead of the March 3 primary.
James Talarico unveils Spanish-language TV ad, signaling push for Latino support in Texas Senate bid
Read full article: James Talarico unveils Spanish-language TV ad, signaling push for Latino support in Texas Senate bidThe spot, which describes the Austin Democrat’s work on education issues in the Legislature, will air this week in nearly a dozen of the state’s largest media markets.
New Texas poll finds Talarico leading Crockett by 9 points in Senate Democratic primary
Read full article: New Texas poll finds Talarico leading Crockett by 9 points in Senate Democratic primaryTexas’ Senate Republican primary, meanwhile, looks headed for a runoff. The survey found U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in a dead heat against Attorney General Ken Paxton, with neither eclipsing 30%.
Jasmine Crockett’s pastor, Frederick Haynes III, sees Congress as stage to pursue social justice
Read full article: Jasmine Crockett’s pastor, Frederick Haynes III, sees Congress as stage to pursue social justiceHaynes staked out several progressive policy positions at his recent campaign launch event, including support for Medicare for All and dismantling U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Texas judge orders Attorney General Ken Paxton's divorce records unsealed amid heated Senate primary
Read full article: Texas judge orders Attorney General Ken Paxton's divorce records unsealed amid heated Senate primaryCourt documents detailing the divorce of Republican U.S. Senate candidate and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and his wife have been made public following a judge's order.
In North Texas, game of musical chairs culminates in primary between Democrats Colin Allred and Julie Johnson
Read full article: In North Texas, game of musical chairs culminates in primary between Democrats Colin Allred and Julie JohnsonThe primary between predecessor and successor arose from a combination of redistricting and the entry of Rep. Jasmine Crockett into the U.S. Senate race, which prompted Allred to drop out.
Jasmine Crockett leads James Talarico by 8 points in Senate Democratic primary, new poll finds
Read full article: Jasmine Crockett leads James Talarico by 8 points in Senate Democratic primary, new poll findsCrockett had higher name recognition and an overwhelming edge among Black voters, while Talarico kept her margin to single digits through greater support among white and Latino voters.
Is Jasmine Crockett’s Senate campaign an asset or a liability for Democrats? It depends on who you ask.
Read full article: Is Jasmine Crockett’s Senate campaign an asset or a liability for Democrats? It depends on who you ask.Some Democrats dismissed the Dallas congresswoman as too polarizing to capture the swing voters needed to win. Others said her turnout-over-persuasion approach is the recipe to break through.
Democratic Rep. Marc Veasey files for Tarrant County judge, forgoing eighth term in Congress
Read full article: Democratic Rep. Marc Veasey files for Tarrant County judge, forgoing eighth term in CongressThe Fort Worth congressman’s district was upended under the new GOP-friendly map approved this summer. He was expected to run for the district being vacated by Rep. Jasmine Crockett.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett enters Democratic primary for U.S. Senate
Read full article: Rep. Jasmine Crockett enters Democratic primary for U.S. SenateCrockett, a second-term congresswoman, has skyrocketed to fame through viral spats with Republicans, becoming one of her party’s most prolific fundraisers.
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett announces US Senate bid in Texas, tells Trump 'I'm coming for you'
Read full article: Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett announces US Senate bid in Texas, tells Trump 'I'm coming for you'Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett has launched a campaign for the U.S. Senate in Texas.
The Latest: Supreme Court likely to back Trump’s power to fire independent agency board members
Read full article: The Latest: Supreme Court likely to back Trump’s power to fire independent agency board membersThe U.S. Supreme Court seems likely to expand presidential control over independent federal agencies, signaling support for President Donald Trump’s firing of board members.
Court order striking down Texas redistricting map upends plans for candidates across the state
Read full article: Court order striking down Texas redistricting map upends plans for candidates across the stateRepublicans who were planning to run for newly gerrymandered districts may have to reassess, while Democrats who were drawn out of their seats could suddenly have a path back to Congress.
Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom of California says he'll consider presidential run after 2026 midterms
Read full article: Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom of California says he'll consider presidential run after 2026 midtermsCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom, a leading Democratic critic of President Donald Trump, says he'll consider running for the White House in 2028 after the midterm elections next year.
Correction: Congress-DC story
Read full article: Correction: Congress-DC storyIn a story published Sept. 16, 2025, about the House voting on bills on the Washington criminal justice system, The Associated Press erroneously reported that a bill would replace the members of the Judicial Nomination Commission with presidential appointees.
Democratic voters favor undeclared candidates O’Rourke and Crockett in hypothetical Senate primary, poll finds
Read full article: Democratic voters favor undeclared candidates O’Rourke and Crockett in hypothetical Senate primary, poll findsThe survey found many Texas voters are either undecided or would support candidates who haven’t actually entered the race. It also showed GOP Sen. John Cornyn leading Attorney General Ken Paxton.
In Trump's redistricting push, Democrats find an aggressive identity and progressives are on board
Read full article: In Trump's redistricting push, Democrats find an aggressive identity and progressives are on boardDemocrats have struggled to find effective ways to oppose President Donald Trump, and even some Democratic voters describe the party as weak.
Texas Democrats are fundraising to potentially leave the state to block GOP-backed redistricting
Read full article: Texas Democrats are fundraising to potentially leave the state to block GOP-backed redistrictingThe money could be used to cover the $500-a-day fines lawmakers would incur under House rules set to discourage members from absconding after Democrats fled the state in 2021.
Jill Biden aide invokes Fifth to decline testimony in Republican investigation
Read full article: Jill Biden aide invokes Fifth to decline testimony in Republican investigationA former senior aide to first lady Jill Biden has declined to answer questions as part of a House Republican probe into former President Joe Biden's mental state.
‘Who’s got next?’ Democrats already lining up for 2028 presidential race in early voting states
Read full article: ‘Who’s got next?’ Democrats already lining up for 2028 presidential race in early voting statesThe voters in early presidential nominating states are used to seeing contenders months or even years before most of the country.
Democrats look for reinvention and a new playbook against Trump in key committee race
Read full article: Democrats look for reinvention and a new playbook against Trump in key committee raceHouse Democrats are searching for a new leader on the powerful House Oversight Committee after the untimely passing of their previous ranking member.
TribCast: Dan Patrick and Greg Abbott are getting what they want this legislative session
Read full article: TribCast: Dan Patrick and Greg Abbott are getting what they want this legislative sessionIn this week’s episode, Matthew and Eleanor talk with politics reporter Jasper Scherer about education funding, a THC ban and the success of conservative priorities this year.
The Democrats' path back to power might start in places like this Appalachian town
Read full article: The Democrats' path back to power might start in places like this Appalachian townKentucky Democrats are trying to address the party's steep deficits in overwhelmingly white, conservative pockets of rural America.
Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar and Simone Biles are winners at the Webby Awards
Read full article: Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar and Simone Biles are winners at the Webby AwardsKendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Travis Kelce, Simone Biles and Gracie Abrams all won honors at the Webby Awards, which recognize the best internet content and creators.
Protests against Elon Musk's purge of US government swarm Tesla showrooms
Read full article: Protests against Elon Musk's purge of US government swarm Tesla showroomsCrowds have protested billionaire Elon Musk’s purge of the U.S. government under President Donald Trump outside Tesla dealerships throughout the U.S. and in some cities in Europe.
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett mocks Greg Abbott, who uses a wheelchair, as 'Gov. Hot Wheels'
Read full article: Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett mocks Greg Abbott, who uses a wheelchair, as 'Gov. Hot Wheels'Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett mocked her state’s governor during a weekend appearance, referring to Greg Abbott — who uses a wheelchair — as “Gov. Hot Wheels” while speaking at a banquet in Los Angeles.
Democrats' new digital strategy tops trending charts but also draws mockery from allies and foes
Read full article: Democrats' new digital strategy tops trending charts but also draws mockery from allies and foesDemocratic lawmakers are courting online content creators, podcasters and celebrities in a bid to find new ways to boost their message to voters.
Democrats struggle to pick their message against Trump's shock-and-awe campaign
Read full article: Democrats struggle to pick their message against Trump's shock-and-awe campaignPresident Donald Trump has publicly promised a shock-and-awe campaign to deliver major policy victories, and less than 36 hours after Trump’s inauguration, Democrats are struggling to confront it.
U.S. House members want answers on Texas’ decision to not review maternal deaths after near-total abortion ban
Read full article: U.S. House members want answers on Texas’ decision to not review maternal deaths after near-total abortion banU.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Dallas led a letter calling for a briefing on why the state won’t review 2022 and 2023 deaths.
Jasmine Crockett at DNC says race is between career prosecutor and career criminal
Read full article: Jasmine Crockett at DNC says race is between career prosecutor and career criminalThe Dallas freshman congresswoman took to the national convention stage to ridicule former President Donald Trump and extol Vice President Kamala Harris.
House committee meeting devolves into chaos amid insults between Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene
Read full article: House committee meeting devolves into chaos amid insults between Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Rep. Marjorie Taylor GreeneThe hearing was derailed when Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., responded to a question from Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, by saying, “I think your fake eyelashes are messing up what you’re reading.”
Heat intensifies around Houston Democrat Shawn Thierry ahead of bitter runoff
Read full article: Heat intensifies around Houston Democrat Shawn Thierry ahead of bitter runoffCongresswoman Jasmine Crockett, a Dallas Democrat who previously served in the Texas House with Thierry, spoke at a campaign event where she condemned her former colleague.
U.S. Rep. Colin Allred voted for TikTok ban despite continuing to use the app
Read full article: U.S. Rep. Colin Allred voted for TikTok ban despite continuing to use the appAllred is the delegation’s most prolific user of the app. He said he voted for the legislation because of national security concerns.
Rural housing programs serve Texas’ elderly and disabled. This federal bill could make the process easier.
Read full article: Rural housing programs serve Texas’ elderly and disabled. This federal bill could make the process easier.Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett introduced House Bill 7412 to fix administrative issues that have created hurdles for some in rural communities.
Delayed passage of farm bill stirs uncertainty for Texas agriculture
Read full article: Delayed passage of farm bill stirs uncertainty for Texas agricultureThe must-pass package of legislation known as the farm bill, which is renewed every five years, funds critical crop insurance and loans to farmers and food to low-income families.
Texans in Congress lead bipartisan efforts to allow fentanyl test strips
Read full article: Texans in Congress lead bipartisan efforts to allow fentanyl test stripsThe legislation comes after a bill to decriminalize the test strips passed the Texas House but died in the Senate despite support from Gov. Greg Abbott.
Biden's diverse coalition of support risks fraying in 2024
Read full article: Biden's diverse coalition of support risks fraying in 2024In the days since President Joe Biden formally launched his 2024 campaign, key members of the sprawling political coalition that lifted him over former President Donald Trump in 2020 are far from excited about the prospect of four more years.
Beto O’Rourke returned $1 million check from FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried
Read full article: Beto O’Rourke returned $1 million check from FTX’s Sam Bankman-FriedO’Rourke’s campaign said they gave the money back before the company’s scandals became widely public, because they were taken aback by such a large unsolicited donation.
Jasmine Crockett secures Democratic nomination to succeed U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson
Read full article: Jasmine Crockett secures Democratic nomination to succeed U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice JohnsonThe state representative beat Jane Hope Hamilton in the primary runoff for the congressional seat based in southern Dallas.
Underdog Jane Hope Hamilton angling for an upset against Jasmine Crockett in Dallas-area congressional primary
Read full article: Underdog Jane Hope Hamilton angling for an upset against Jasmine Crockett in Dallas-area congressional primaryCrockett is running on her experience as a legislator, a civil rights attorney and as the incumbent’s hand-picked successor. Hamilton is running on her more than 20 years as a behind-the-scenes congressional staffer and campaign adviser.