Chief legal officer of Texas; Ken Paxton has held the office since 2015, with current term through Jan 1, 2027.
Trump has announced a midterm national convention in Dallas for September 9–10, a break from tradition. The event aims to energize GOP voters ahead of the 2026 midterms, with attention on Texas races such as Paxton vs. Talarico as Democrats seek to counter Trump’s influence. Democrats considered but did not pursue a similar convention.
Fans across the US report cancelled or nonexistent World Cup tickets bought on StubHub. Lawsuits have been filed alleging false sales practices; authorities are probing ticket deliveries, while FIFA and StubHub point to the event organizer’s infrastructure.
A 41-year-old Afghan evacuee in ICE custody has died after an acute allergic reaction exacerbated by asthma. The death, ruled an accident, has sparked calls for transparency as families seek the autopsy report and details on the substances involved. Officials say the events unfolded after the detainee experienced breathing trouble and tongue swelling.
A surrogate has given birth to Gabriel in Dallas after a dispute over a termination request tied to a severe heart condition. California-based parents are the legal guardians, while the surrogate seeks parentage. Texas orders require life-saving care for Gabriel, with ongoing court battles looming.
The Texas Senate race remains extremely close as MAGA Inc. launches a $10 million ad blitz backing Ken Paxton, while James Talarico contends with Paxton’s exposure to controversy. The midterm convention in Dallas adds to the high-profile backdrop. This report uses multiple outlets to track the latest live moves and campaign responses.
Voters remain skeptical about election integrity and Trump’s influence ahead of the November elections. YouGov, FT/Focaldata, and Gallup show rising doubt, wavering support for mail-in voting, and concerns about Trump’s impact on conservative candidates. The political landscape remains volatile as independents and Democrats push back against perceived interference and misgivings about funding for promised measures.
Independent analyses show LG smart TVs may collect device data and audio, even when off or on standby, prompting calls for updates to privacy settings and firmware. LG says data collection occurs only with voice features enabled and local processing is used, but researchers warn about broader implications for home networks and advertising.
Jimmy Kimmel has said he will post his interview with Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico to YouTube rather than air it on ABC, accusing the Federal Communications Commission under President Donald Trump of threatening his show and local ABC affiliates. ABC and parent company Disney have sued the FCC over early licence reviews and new equal-time guidance.
President Donald Trump has said the US war with Iran will end "immediately after" the November midterm elections and predicted oil and gasoline prices will fall once voting is over. His comments have come as Brent crude has climbed above $100 a barrel, US fuel prices and diesel records have risen, and Republican leaders are campaigning at a two‑day midterm convention in Dallas.
President Donald Trump has promised a $5,000 payment to every adult U.S. citizen if Republicans retain control of both houses in November’s midterms. The White House has provided only a short fact sheet; Republicans, legal experts and budget analysts have questioned the plan’s legality, cost (about $1.2–1.4 trillion) and how it would be funded.
McKenna West has filed an emergency appeal seeking to halt a California court order that recognizes California couple Omar Ahmed and Nausheen Gilkar as the parents of a seriously ill infant. The child, born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, has undergone surgery. West argues the couple would withhold life-saving care; the Supreme Court’s involvement remains uncertain.
A lawsuit filed in San Antonio accuses Texas leaders and medical officials of upholding a near-total abortion ban that endangered Tierra Walker, who died in December 2024 after facing life-threatening pregnancy complications. The suit argues the emergency exception is effectively unusable and seeks accountability for preventable deaths.