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Faith and Politics Clash in Texas Senate Race

March 14, 2026

The Texas Senate race is heating up, but not because of the usual campaign slogans. The focus has shifted to how a state representative’s religious words are being used in politics. James Talarico, a Presbyterian seminarian who won the Democratic primary against former U. S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, h

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Texas Primaries: A Big Shake‑Up Ahead of 2026

March 3, 2026

The 2026 midterms start with Texas primaries that could change the Senate. Two key races happen in a state Democrats want to flip. Republicans fear that if Ken Paxton beats long‑time Senator John Cornyn, Democrats might win the seat in November. Paxton has already cost Republicans a lot of

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Faith‑Driven Politics: A New Kind of Democratic Message

March 3, 2026

In a Texas rally that mixed music, faith and politics, candidate James Talarico delivered a speech aimed at bringing progressive Christians into the Democratic fold. The event began with a pastor urging peace and unity, setting a tone that Talarico would build on. He appeared in casual attire, engag

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Kamala Harris Backtracks, Picks Texas Senate Hopeful

February 28, 2026

In a surprising move, former Vice President Kamala Harris has thrown her weight behind Democratic Representative Jasmine Crockett in the Texas Senate race. This marks Harris’s first big political endorsement since her 2024 presidential bid ended in defeat. The announcement came after a Harris‑voiced

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Harris Backing a Texas Senate Hopeful

February 28, 2026

Kamala Harris has voiced support for Jasmine Crockett in the final stretch of Texas’s Democratic Senate primary. The former Vice President recorded a message for party leaders, praising Crockett as a seasoned legislator ready to challenge the current Senate composition. Crockett, who serves two t

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Kamala Harris Makes a Call for Jasmine Crockett

February 28, 2026

A recent phone message was sent by Vice‑President Kamala Harris to Representative Jasmine Crockett. The call was automated, so it sounded like a standard robocall rather than a personal conversation. Harris used the script to share updates on her current agenda and encourage support for Crockett’s i

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Unconventional Moves: Texas Rep. Crockett’s Bold Bid for the Senate

February 23, 2026

Jasmine Crockett, a Texas congresswoman known for her sharp speeches, is running for the U. S. Senate in a way that defies traditional campaigning norms. She says she won’t follow the usual playbook, choosing instead to meet voters in informal settings like bars and community events. This approach i

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Late Night Legal Limbo: Why Colbert Couldn't Chat with Talarico

February 18, 2026

There's a bit of a mix-up happening between Stephen Colbert and CBS. It all started when Colbert wanted to have Texas state representative James Talarico on his show, "The Late Show. " But things didn't go as planned. CBS says they didn't stop Colbert from having Talarico on the show. Instead, they

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Texas Senate Primary: Who Will Pull the Ticket?

February 11, 2026

The upcoming Texas GOP primary for the U. S. Senate is more than a single seat; it could set the tone for many other races on the ballot. Candidates like Sen. John Cornyn, Attorney General Ken Paxton, and Rep. Wesley Hunt are fighting for the top spot because whoever wins will be the face of the Rep

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Novi Brown Moves to New Agency, Expands Acting Horizons

February 11, 2026

Novi Brown has joined Innovative Artists Entertainment for all‑encompassing representation, while still working with Alta Global Media and Crawford Talents in Germany. The actress, who gained fame as Sabrina Hollins on BET’s “Sistas, ” will now be guided by a team that can help her tap into fresh op