James Talarico Named One of '25 Young(ish) New Democrats to Watch'

As the Texas Democratic Primary for the Senate intensifies, New York Magazine has crowned state Rep. James Talarico (D) one of the “25 Young(ish) New Democrats to Watch.” READ MORE.

Governor Greg Abbott: "After the polls close tomorrow night, I will impose a 100% tariff on anyone moving to Texas from NYC."

State Rep. Gene Wu: "They keep telling you that the wealthiest and most powerful nation in the world CAN'T feed its hungry children and citizens... You know it's a lie... because CRUELTY was always the point."

Rep. Joaquin Castro: "Donald Trump and the Republicans tried to weaponize SNAP benefits thinking it would force Democrats to cave on fighting for affordable healthcare. Now, the courts are forcing Trump to release SNAP benefits and we're still fighting for coverage that's affordable for everyone."

Rep. Pat Fallon: "Today, the Schumer Shutdown ties the record for longest ever at 35 days. That's over a month of Democrats holding our country hostage because they want to continue to give free healthcare to illegal aliens."

James Talarico Named One of '25 Young(ish) New Democrats to Watch' — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — As the Texas Democratic Primary for the Senate intensifies, New York Magazine has crowned state Rep. James Talarico (D) one of the “25 Young(ish) New Democrats to Watch.”

John Cornyn Blasts Democrats for Obamacare Defense Amid Shutdown — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R) criticized Senate Democrats for extending the government shutdown while defending Obamacare, calling it a "failed system" that has driven up costs and funneled taxpayer money to insurance companies.

Texas Voters Head to the Polls for Special Elections and 17 Constitutional Amendments — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Texans are voting today in an off-year election that features two closely watched special elections and a sweeping slate of 17 proposed constitutional amendments. Despite a typically low turnout, early voting exceeded one million ballots, signaling heightened interest across the state.

Ken Paxton Secures Court Hearing in Ten Commandments School Display Case — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has agreed to hear Nathan v. Alamo Heights Independence School District en banc, meaning the full court will review the case rather than a smaller panel. The case revolves around the ongoing legal challenges for Texas schools to be able to display the Ten Commandments.

Trinity Couriers Inc. Pleads Guilty to Workers' Compensation Fraud — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Trinity Couriers Inc. has pleaded guilty to fraudulently obtaining workers' compensation insurance coverage, agreeing to pay $800,000 in restitution to Texas Mutual Insurance Company.

Asia jet Deals Underscore America First Trade and U.S. Manufacturing Revival — By Texas Politics' Javier Manjarres — President Donald Trump’s Asia trip is doing exactly what conservatives expect from “peace through strength” trade policy: pressing foreign capitals to buy American and rewarding U.S. workers in the process.

James Talarico Named One of '25 Young(ish) New Democrats to Watch' — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina

California's response to Texas redistricting — By Fox 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth

LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina