LONESTAR — 9.9.2025 — Talarico Set to Announce Senate Bid — Cornyn Goes After Biden-Era Abortion Rule — and More...

LONESTAR — 9.9.2025 — Talarico Set to Announce Senate Bid — Cornyn Goes After Biden-Era Abortion Rule — and More...

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Daniel Molina
Daniel Molina
September 9, 2025

Talarico To Announce Senate Candidacy This Week

State Rep. James Talarico (D) has made headlines in recent months as he weighs a senate run. With the Texas Democrat’s popularity rising, it appears he’s finally decided to launch a campaign for the senate. READ MORE.

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Rep. Pat Fallon: "With China's long-range, hypersonic weapon capabilities, we must invest in new technologies to deter the CCP. The current status quo is unsustainable. The #FY26NDAA would strengthen US missile defenses and improve oversight of DOW contracts tied to China."

Attorney General Ken Paxton: "Letitia James is a lawless abortionist who is obsessed with killing babies and weaponizing her office for her political career. I will defeat her in court."

Senator John Cornyn: "Mortgage fraud is a crime. I introduced the LETITIA Act to hold public officials like NY AG Letitia James, Lisa Cook, & other elected officials accountable for using their position of public trust to enrich themselves."

Rep. Wesley Hunt Office: "Another victory for the Trump administration: the Supreme Court has ruled that ICE raids are to resume in California. Law and order will be restored!"

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Talarico To Announce Senate Candidacy This Week — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — State Rep. James Talarico (D) has made headlines in recent months as he weighs a senate run. With the Texas Democrat’s popularity rising, it appears he’s finally decided to launch a campaign for the senate.

Cornyn Sends Letter to the VA to Repeal Biden-Era Abortion Rule — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R), along with a group of Senate and House Republicans, sent a letter to Veterans Affair Secretary Doug Collins, calling for the repeal of a Biden-era rule allowing abortion services at VA facilities.

Cruz Applauds FERC Approval of Rio Grande LNG Project — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — U.S. Senator Ted Cruz praised the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) after it issued a final order approving the Rio Grande LNG export facility and its associated pipeline, allowing the energy project to move forward.

Roy Introduces Bill Seeking to Ban Congressional Stock Trading — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — U.S. Rep. Chip Roy (R) and Rep. Seth Magaziner (D) have introduced a new historic bipartisan legislation, the Restore Trust in Congress Act. The legislation seeks to prohibit members of Congress and their families from taking part in insider trading.

Talarico To Announce Senate Candidacy This Week — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina

Suspicious Uber Eats delivery earns Texas customer a one-way trip to jail — By Michelle Homer for KHOU

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Daniel Molina

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Daniel Molina is an award-winning senior reporter based in Miami. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Florida International University.

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