Rep. Julie Johnson unseated in Texas Democratic primary by predecessor Colin Allred
Former Rep. Colin Allred has unseated Rep. Julie Johnson.
Biden sues Justice Department to stop release of audio from interviews
The former president is urging a judge to block the release of recordings and transcripts of his private conversations with the ghostwriter of his 2017 memoir.
Trump-backed Air Force veteran wins GOP runoff in newly-redistricted House district
President Donald Trump’s endorsed House Republican candidate for Texas’ 35th Congressional District is projected to win his race against longtime San Antonio state lawmaker John Lujan. Carlos de la Cruz, an Air Force veteran, is the brother of Trump ally Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas, in a nearby district. The de la Cruzes could … Read more
Ex-NFL linebacker poised to return to Congress after Texas runoff win with Jasmine Crockett endorsement
Former Rep. Colin Allred, D-Texas, is poised to secure a comeback bid for Congress after winning a hotly contested Democratic primary Tuesday. Allred defeated Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, in a runoff election for a recently redrawn House seat Tuesday, according to The Associated Press. The victor is almost certain to win the November general election … Read more
Texas MAGA battle ends with Middleton victory as Chip Roy falls short in AG Race
A Republican state senator who spotlighted his support for President Donald Trump and his MAGA agenda is one step closer to succeeding Ken Paxton as Texas attorney general. State Sen. Mayes Middleton on Tuesday defeated Rep. Chip Roy, one of the most conservative members of the U.S. House, for the Republican attorney general nomination in … Read more
Paxton thanks Trump after Texas Senate primary win
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton thanked his supporters and President Trump calling his endorsement “the most powerful force in politics.” Paxton defeated Sen. John Cornyn in the Republican Senate primary runoff.
Storied New York food co-op votes to boycott Israeli products after contentious campaign
The Park Slope Food Coop boycott vote follows tensions and rifts among members and larger community Members of a storied food co-operative in Brooklyn have voted to boycott about a dozen products from Israel and Israeli settlements in occupied Palestine – capping years of contentious debate over a conflict half a world away that has … Read more
Democrat Johnny Garcia wins Texas House primary after rival’s antisemitic comments
Democrat Johnny Garcia has won his party’s primary in Texas’ 35th Congressional District, NBC News projects, defeating a rival who had been condemned by party leaders for antisemitic comments as Democrats look to compete in a district Republicans redrew to their benefit
Controversial Democrat who called for ‘Zionists’ to be imprisoned toppled after backlash
Democrat Maureen Galindo, a South Texas sex therapist who drew nationwide ire from Democratic Party leaders, was defeated in her primary runoff against Bexar County Sheriff’s Office official Johnny Garcia, according to the Associated Press. The seat, newly drawn following Texas Republicans’ redistricting effort, is currently represented by “Squad” member Rep. Gregorio Casar. However, the … Read more
Trump pledges to protect the crypto industry and ensure prediction markets ‘thrive’
President Donald Trump stressed the importance of establishing the CFTC’s authority over prediction markets and vowed to protect the cryptocurrency industry.