Texas state Rep. James Talarico of Austin defeated U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Dallas for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Texas, per a race call by the Associated Press. Why it matters: Talarico's victory sets the stage for a battle royal that promises to be among the most expensive contests of the year, as Democrats hope President Trump's unpopularity translates to red-state victories. - It also further raises the profile of Talarico, a media darling who has framed his argument against Republicans in terms of his Christian faith . The latest: As of 1:45am CST, Talarico has 53.2% of the vote, and Crockett 45.5%, per results from 60% of polling locations statewide according to the Texas Secretary of State's Office. The…
Texas state Rep. James Talarico of Austin defeated U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Dallas for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Texas, per a race call by the Associated Press. Why it matters: Talarico's victory sets the stage for a battle royal that promises to be among the most expensive contests of the year, as Democrats hope President Trump's unpopularity translates to red-state victories. - It also further raises the profile of Talarico, a media darling who has framed his argument against Republicans in terms of his Christian faith . The latest: As of 1:45am CST, Talarico has 53.2% of the vote, and Crockett 45.5%, per results from 60% of polling locations statewide according to the Texas Secretary of State's Office. The…Open
The 86-year-old Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed Saturday by U.S. and Israeli strikes. His successor will be just the third Iranian Supreme Leader since the 1979 Islamic Revolution
Talarico, a state lawmaker, positioned himself as an effective messenger to moderates and disaffected Republicans in his win over Rep. Jasmine Crockett.
The Middle East's influence on world sports has surged as countries like Saudi Arabia and Qatar host major events and become crucial financial backers.
The Middle East's influence on world sports has surged as countries like Saudi Arabia and Qatar host major events and become crucial financial backers.Open
Oil prices made the jump as Iran struck the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia, part of a widening of targets that also includes areas critical to the world’s oil and natural gas production.
Oil prices made the jump as Iran struck the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia, part of a widening of targets that also includes areas critical to the world’s oil and natural gas production.Open
The “Last Word” host enumerated the many ways in which President Donald Trump’s war is illegal and skewered his seeming indifference to the human cost.
The “Last Word” host enumerated the many ways in which President Donald Trump’s war is illegal and skewered his seeming indifference to the human cost.Open