The Pennsylvania senator sits down with CBS News’ Chief Washington Correspondent Major Garrett at 6 p.m. Saturday.
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Paxton, Talarico spar over gas tax suspension amid rising prices
Talarico, who criticized the Iran war, has called for months for a gas tax holiday. Paxton now says the tax should be permanently ended.
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Demographics
Texas candidates fighting earlier and harder for key Latino voters, analysts say
Panelists at The Texas Tribune Festival said candidates need to appeal to Hispanic voters as individuals rather than representatives of their respective parties.
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Watch: Joaquin Castro, Sigrid Gonzalez and Rochelle Garza discuss Texas’ ICE detention centers
People who have been inside Texas’ ICE detention centers describe what’s happening, who’s being held and what it means for communities, families and the rule of law at 2:15 p.m. Saturday.
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Congress
U.S. should err on the side of innovation in AI regulation, U.S. Rep. Arrington says
Former CEO of Indeed characterized the Texas congressman’s argument about needing to beat China as a false one.
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Karl Rove says John Cornyn, not Paxton, could beat Talarico
Karl Rove speaks at the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival, focusing on the comments made by Bo French and the U.S. Senate race.
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Watch: Texas legislators speak at the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival
Texans in Congress sit down with Tribune Washington correspondent Gabby Birenbaum at 9 a.m. Saturday.
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Texas Democrat who championed A-F trigger law says he’s trying to fix schools
Advocates say takeovers help students in underperforming schools, while opponents argue communities lose control of their children’s education.
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Republicans expect to retain control of Texas House, lawmaker says
Rep. Mitch Little, R-Lewisville, made the remark during a conversation at the Texas Tribune Festival. Another lawmaker urged Paxton to debate Talarico in their race for U.S. Senate.
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Watch: Pod Save America hosts live show at the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival
The hosts of one of America’s most popular political podcasts bring their live show to Austin at 4 p.m. Friday.
