Texas voters are heading to the polls to decide who will represent their parties on the November ballot, with five of the biggest storylines to watch including the Republican primary for U.S. Senate, the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, the race to succeed Ken Paxton, the Abbott vs. Trump endorsement scoreboard, and the tort reform battles in Texas House primaries.
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Trump Administration’s TrumpRx Website Criticized for Limited Benefits
The Trump administration’s TrumpRx.gov website is intended to help uninsured Americans afford prescription drugs, but experts say it offers fewer benefits than other discount drug sites and is limited to 43 medications.
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Trump Accounts: A Gilded Promise that Falls Short for Black Families
Trump Accounts, while appearing beneficial on the surface, are likely to widen the racial wealth gap by providing the same modest deposit to every child and allowing those from wealthier families to benefit the most.
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American Imperialism’s Deadly Impact on Black People Worldwide
American Imperialism is a global phenomenon that has a direct impact on Black people, from the exploitation of resources to the transfer of policing and occupation practices to Black communities within the U.S.
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NAACP Summit Calls for Transparency in Data Center Environmental Impact
The NAACP hosted a summit to address the environmental, economic, and public health concerns associated with the expansion of data centers in Black, brown, and low-income communities, and to call for greater transparency from policymakers and technology companies.
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FBI Report Warns of Fear, Paralysis, And Political Turmoil Under Director Kash Patel
A newly compiled internal report from a national alliance of retired and active-duty FBI agents and analysts paints a picture of an agency gripped by fear, divided by ideology, and drifting without direction under the leadership of Kash Patel.
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Texas Democrats Face Tough Decisions After Supreme Court Redistricting Ruling
The Supreme Court has allowed Texas to use the new congressional map in 2026, which will favor Republicans in the midterm elections and has caused Democratic incumbents to face tough decisions about their reelection plans.
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Texas Redistricting Map Gets Green Light From Supreme Court for 2026 Elections
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that Texas can use its new, GOP friendly congressional map while a legal challenge plays out, temporarily pausing a lower court ruling that had blocked the map from going into effect.
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Texas May Give Every Baby $1,000 Investment, Inspired by Trump’s Federal Plan
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has proposed a state program to give every baby born in Texas $1,000 invested in the stock market, modeled after a federal plan created as part of President Donald Trump’s tax and spending legislation.
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Trump Administration’s Education Department Shake-Up Sparks Lawsuit
The Trump administration’s dismantling of the Department of Education is being challenged in federal court by the state of New York and a coalition of school districts, advocacy organizations, and unions, who argue that the changes are “unpredictable, chaotic, and unprofessional” and will harm millions of students, particularly those from low-income backgrounds and students with disabilities.