Strategists on Ken Paxton's campaign
Some Republican voters in Texas are weighing whether to elect Ken Paxton to the U.S. Senate despite his checkered past. Political strategists Harrison Fields and Robyn Patterson join with more.
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Talarico, Paxton essentially tied in new poll
A recent CBS News poll shows James Talarico is essentially tied with Ken Paxton among Texas voters. CBS News' Fin Gómez reports.
CBS News poll: Talarico-Paxton Senate race is a Texas toss-up
Turnout will be key as Texans voice cost of living concerns in Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico.
CBS News poll on Texas Senate race
With early voting starting Monday in Texas in the closely watched Senate race between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton, CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto dives into our latest poll of the Lone Star State.
Musk donates over $150 million to Senate GOP group, assisting Paxton
Billionaire Elon Musk is offering a nine-figure assist to Texas GOP Senate candidate Ken Paxton, a decisive return to large-scale political giving for the world's richest man.
Is Texas a perfect storm for Democrats?
The latest Texas Senate race polls show Democrat James Talarico with a slight edge over Republican Ken Paxton. Political strategists Chuck Rocha and Erin Maguire join "The Takeout" with analysis.
Talarico announces record-breaking $64 million fundraising haul
The Talarico campaign said that brings his total fundraising to $134 million since he announced his candidacy last year.
10/14: The Takeout with Major Garrett
High energy costs push inflation to 3.7% in September; candidates clash during Senate debates in Maine, Georgia and Iowa.
$500 million spent on ads in Texas campaign
Hundreds of millions have been spent on the Senate race in Texas as Ken Paxton and James Talarico battle it out with only weeks left before the midterms. CBS News' Kaia Hubbard reports.
Politico: Democrats say Harris wasted 2026
Is former Vice President Kamala Harris setting herself up well for another White House bid? Almost two dozen Democratic operatives told Politico no. Political strategists Stephanie Valencia and Tiffany Smiley join "The Takeout" with analysis.
WSJ: Paxton partied with 2 fugitives in Dubai
The Wall Street Journal reports that Texas Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton partied with two U.S. fugitives in Dubai and a woman not his wife on New Year's Eve 2024. CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink has the latest.
10/13: The Takeout with Major Garrett
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Talarico-Paxton Texas Senate race tensions
Texas Democratic Party chair Kendall Scudder joins CBS News with more on the Senate race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton.
Talarico was home in Texas during campaign absence, photos indicate
James Talarico's campaign shared security camera footage with CBS News that appears to show him at his home in Texas for the first eight days of this month — pushing back on claims that Talarico was hiding the reasons for his disappearance.
Trump blasts Talarico in Texas
President Trump joined a rally in Texas for Ken Paxton's campaign, where he slammed Democratic candidate James Talarico. CBS News' Kathryn Watson reports.
Trump stumps for Paxton in Texas
The midterms are heating up, with President Trump in Texas for the third time in less than a month to campaign for Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Trump makes 3rd Texas trip to stump for Paxton
President Trump is heading to San Antonio, Texas, on Wednesday for his third visit to the Lone Star State amid the Senate race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
10/7: The Takeout with Major Garrett
President Trump returns to Texas to stump for Paxton in San Antonio; new videos show Iranian attacks on U.S. military base in Kuwait.
Trump takes questions before leaving for Texas
President Trump spoke with reporters outside the White House on Wednesday before leaving for an event in San Antonio, Texas. Mr. Trump discussed the Iran war, the midterm elections and more.
Trump to hold rallies in Alabama and Oklahoma
With less than six weeks until the November midterm elections, President Trump is set to campaign in the reliably red states of Alabama and Oklahoma. Political strategists Joel Payne and Kevin Sheridan join "The Takeout" to examine the president's avoidance of battleground states.
9/25: The Takeout with Major Garrett
President Trump and China's Xi Jinping conclude Washington, D.C., summit; CBS News speaks with the president of Iran.
Talarico challenges Paxton to debate
Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico challenged his Republican rival Ken Paxton to a Fox News debate. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
New polls show Democrats with edge in Texas
A new Marist poll shows Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton running six points behind James Talarico, his Democratic opponent in the state's Senate race. Political strategists Adam Piper and Hannah Muldavin join with analysis.
GOP outspends Democrats on ads in key races
Even though most polls show Democrats gaining momentum ahead of Election Day, Republicans are heavily outspending them on advertising in key Senate races. Politico senior data reporter Jessica Piper joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
9/23: The Takeout with Major Garrett
President Trump to hold arrival ceremony for Chinese President Xi Jinping; judge yet to rule on Mr. Trump's ban on news outlets from White House.
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