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Midterm Election Integrity Questioned as GOP Releases Talarico Deepfake Video The 2026 midterm cycle has reached a new technological frontier with the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) releasing a hyper-realistic deepfake of Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico. While AI has been used in political messaging for over a year, this 85-second digital ad marks a significant escalation: it is the first to feature a synthetic candidate speaking directly to the camera for an extended duration.

Midterm Election Integrity Questioned as GOP Releases Talarico Deepfake Video

The 2026 midterm cycle has reached a new technological frontier with the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) releasing a hyper-realistic deepfake of Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico. While AI…

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POLL: James Talarico Leads Cornyn, Paxton in US Senate Race A recent survey by Public Policy Polling (PPP) indicates a surprising shift in the Texas political landscape, placing Democratic nominee James Talarico ahead of both potential Republican opponents in the race for the U.S. Senate. The poll, conducted March 4–5, highlights a primary season that has left the Republican side in flux, while the Democrats have already solidified their ticket.

POLL: James Talarico Leads Cornyn, Paxton in US Senate Race

A recent survey by Public Policy Polling (PPP) indicates a surprising shift in the Texas political landscape, placing Democratic nominee James Talarico ahead of both potential Republican opponents in the race for the U.S. Senate. The…

If John Cornyn or Ken Paxton Win the General Election for U.S. Senator, Texas Loses As Texas approaches the May 26 runoff for the U.S. Senate, the Republican primary has devolved into a high-stakes "knife fight" between four-term incumbent John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton. While both men represent the heavyweight class of Texas GOP politics, their battle has exposed significant vulnerabilities. For many voters—particularly those looking for a fresh direction in November—there are compelling reasons why neither candidate may be the right fit for the next six years in Washington.

If John Cornyn or Ken Paxton Win the General Election for U.S. Senator, Texas Loses

As Texas approaches the May 26 runoff for the U.S. Senate, the Republican primary has devolved into a high-stakes "knife fight" between four-term incumbent John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton. While both…

It is clear to me that these national pundits do not fully understand the state politics in Texas. The Democratic slate of candidates are all well known inside the state for their work in the State Legislature. Just because they don't have a national spotlight doesn't mean they aren't well known

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Austin’s Favorite Duo: Austin FC Renews Mascot Partnership with Austin Pets Alive!

James Talarico’s Senate Primary Win Sets Him Up as the New Face of Texas Democrats In a primary defined by a clash of styles rather than a rift in policy, James Talarico has emerged as the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in Texas. His victory over U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett sets the stage for a high-stakes general election that will test whether a message of moral unity can dismantle decades of Republican dominance in the Lone Star State.

James Talarico’s Senate Primary Win Sets Him Up as the New Face of Texas Democrats

In a primary defined by a clash of styles rather than a rift in policy, James Talarico has emerged as the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in Texas. His victory over U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett sets the stage…

Gina Hinojosa Sets Sights on Governor’s Mansion After Primary Victory In a landslide victory that sets the stage for a high-stakes general election, State Representative Gina Hinojosa has officially secured the Democratic nomination for Texas Governor. Hinojosa dominated the primary field with 61% of the vote, soundly defeating former Congressman Chris Bell (10%) and retired firefighter Bobby Cole (5%). The decisive win solidifies her position as the party’s standard-bearer in the mission to unseat incumbent Greg Abbott this November.

Gina Hinojosa Sets Sights on Governor’s Mansion After Primary Victory

In a landslide victory that sets the stage for a high-stakes general election, State Representative Gina Hinojosa has officially secured the Democratic nomination for Texas Governor. Hinojosa dominated the primary field with 61%…

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Vote James Talarico on Tuesday, March 3 in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate in Texas

Vote James Talarico on Tuesday, March 3 in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate in Texas

Primary Showdown: Talarico and Paxton Face Tight Races in Final Push for Texas Senate The 2026 Texas Primary is shaping up to be a photo finish. According to the final pre-election survey from Emerson College/Nexstar Media, narrow margins and sharp demographic divides define the battle for the U.S. Senate on both sides of the aisle. Here is a breakdown of the numbers as voters head to the polls. Democratic Primary: Talarico vs. Crockett State Rep.

Primary Showdown: Talarico and Paxton Face Tight Races in Final Push for Texas Senate

The 2026 Texas Primary is shaping up to be a photo finish. According to the final pre-election survey from Emerson College/Nexstar Media, narrow margins and sharp demographic divides define the battle for the…

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Austin FC Signs MLS Veteran and Cup Winner Christian Ramirez

Bridging the Gap: James Talarico Joins the Fight for Sand Branch Sand Branch, Texas, is a community defined by both its deep history and its systemic neglect. Established by freed slaves, this unincorporated pocket of Dallas County sits just miles from the heart of a major metropolis, yet it has spent decades without the most basic human necessities: running water, sewage systems, and emergency services. From Social Media Trend to Legislative Action…

Bridging the Gap: James Talarico Joins the Fight for Sand Branch

Sand Branch, Texas, is a community defined by both its deep history and its systemic neglect. Established by freed slaves, this unincorporated pocket of Dallas County sits just miles from the heart of a major metropolis, yet it has…

ThoroughFare Opening Soon on Aldrich Street - Moontower Loft - an Austin, TX Airbnb Coming to Aldrich Street this spring, ThoroughFare is the newest concept from the team behind South Austin’s beloved ThoroughBread bakery.

ThoroughFare Opening Soon on Aldrich Street in Mueller (Austin, TX)

James Talarico vs 20 Undecided Texas Voters Watch James Talarico discuss the issues facing Texas voters with 20 undecided voters in the lead-up to the Texas Senate Primary 2026.

James Talarico vs 20 Undecided Texas Voters

Watch James Talarico discuss the issues facing Texas voters with 20 undecided voters in the lead-up to the Texas Senate Primary 2026.

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James Talarico Starts in Austin for HIs Take Back Texas Tour During a campaign rally in Austin, Texas State Representative and U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico addressed the recent controversy surrounding his "Stephen Colbert Show" interview. After CBS barred the segment from airing, Talarico sharply criticized the Trump administration, accusing officials of colluding with corporate media executives. He argued that these leaders are effectively undermining the First Amendment to gain political leverage, suggesting that the decision to spike the interview was a calculated move to protect established interests.

James Talarico Starts in Austin for HIs Take Back Texas Tour

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See Gina Hinojosa on the Fight Back Tour Gina Hinojosa is going on a tour across Texas to meet voters and share her message in her Texas Governor campaign. From February 20 through March 3, she’s hitting the road to stop in Seguin, Dallas, Tyler, Edinburg, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio. Get more details and RSVP for the Fight Back Tour.

See Gina Hinojosa on the Fight Back Tour

Gina Hinojosa is going on a tour across Texas to meet voters and share her message in her Texas Governor campaign. From February 20 through March 3, she’s hitting the road to stop in Seguin, Dallas, Tyler, Edinburg, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio. Get…

The James Talarico Interview that CBS Wouldn’t Air on the Late Show With Stephen Colbert Last night, Stephen Colbert directly defied his own network by revealing that CBS lawyers blocked an interview with Texas state Rep. James Talarico, a candidate for the U.S. Senate. According to Colbert, the network preemptively spiked the segment to avoid potential violations of the "equal time" rule following pressure from the FCC. Despite being explicitly instructed by legal counsel not to discuss the matter on air, Colbert dedicated a significant portion of the show to criticizing both CBS and FCC Chair Brendan Carr.

The James Talarico Interview that CBS Wouldn’t Air on the Late Show With Stephen Colbert

Last night, Stephen Colbert directly defied his own network by revealing that CBS lawyers blocked an interview with Texas state Rep. James Talarico, a candidate for the U.S. Senate. According to Colbert, the…

See James Talarico on the Take Back Texas Tour James Talarico is going on a tour across Texas to meet voters and share his message in his U.S. Senate campaign. For the next two weeks before Election Day, he's hitting the road to stop in Austin, El Paso, Lubbock, Midland, Waco, Bryan, Tyler, DFW, McAllen, San Antonio, Houston, and Round Rock. Get more details and RSVP for the Take Back Texas Tour.

See James Talarico on the Take Back Texas Tour

James Talarico is going on a tour across Texas to meet voters and share his message in his U.S. Senate campaign. For the next two weeks before Election Day, he's hitting the road to stop in Austin, El Paso, Lubbock, Midland, Waco, Bryan, Tyler, DFW,…

March 2026 Primary Election Endorsements for the Austin Area The Austin Chronicle Editorial Board has published endorsements for various Democrats in contested races in advance of early voting (Feb. 17 through Feb. 27) and election day, Tuesday, March 3. There is a long list of endorsements, including James Talarico for U.S. Senate and Gina Hinojosa for Governor of Texas. Find out who else the Austin Chronicle has endorsed for the contested 2026 primary election.

March 2026 Primary Election Endorsements for the Austin Area

The Austin Chronicle Editorial Board has published endorsements for various Democrats in contested races in advance of early voting (Feb. 17 through Feb. 27) and election day, Tuesday, March 3. There is a long list of endorsements,…

Austin FC Kicks Off Verde Week 2026 ⋆ 512 Soccer Get ready to paint the town green! Austin FC has officially unveiled the schedule for Verde Week, a series of free community events leading up to the 2026 Home Opener against Minnesota United FC on Sa...

Austin FC Kicks Off Verde Week 2026

Meet Rep. Gina Hinojosa, Democratic party frontrunner for governor of Texas

In an in-depth interview, Rep. Gina Hinojosa talks about why she's running for governor of Texas and her top policy priorities. Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program that covers issues impacting central…

holy sh*t! i didn’t expect a pastor to say THIS on camera…

Keith Edwards reacts to viral clips from Texas pastor James Talarico that’s sparking intense debate across Christian and political communities. Come watch as he breaks down what he said, why it’s resonating right now, and how people are…