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Texas showdowns between Republicans John Cornyn v Ken Paxton as well as Democrats James Talarico v Jasmine Crockett have made US Senate seat most expensive primary on record
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Texas Senate Candidates Make Final Arguments in Rallies
Republican and Democratic Senate candidates, including John Cornyn, Ken Paxton, Jasmine Crockett, and James Talarico, are holding final rallies across Texas in bitter and expensive races.

Prediction Markets Point to Talarico-Paxton Showdown in Texas Senate Race
Traders on Kalshi are increasingly betting that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic state Rep. James Talarico will secure their parties’ Senate nominations ahead of Tuesday’s primary.

New Poll Reveals Shift in Texas Senate Race Between Crockett and Talarico
A new poll indicates a shift in the Texas Senate race, focusing on candidates Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico.

Colbert-Talarico interview being investigated by Democrats after FCC dust-up
Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., opened an official inquiry into CBS' parent Paramount on Monday over "Late Show" host Stephen Colbert's interview with Rep. James Talarico, D-Texas.

Jasmine Crockett Awaits Colbert Invite After Talarico Interview Furor
Representative Jasmine Crockett revealed she has not been invited on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' since the controversy surrounding her interview with James Talarico, debunking Colbert's claims of censorship.
CBS and Colbert Feud Leads to Spending Surge for Texas TV Station
A feud between CBS and Stephen Colbert has unexpectedly benefited Texas TV station KTVT, a CBS-owned station in the Dallas area, which has seen a surge in spending from political candidates James Talarico and Jasmi.

PoliticsThe Independenthollywood-reporterdeadline+1The Week13d ago4 sources James Talarico's Iced Colbert Interview Becomes Fundraising Success for Texas Senate Hopeful
Texas Democrat James Talarico's campaign raised over $2.5 million in 24 hours after his 'iced' interview on Colbert garnered tens of millions of views, turning a viral moment into a fundraising bonanza.
“I Really Don’t Want An Adversarial Relationship With the Network”: Exasperated Colbert Reveals Tensions With CBS’ Legal Team
'The Late Show' host blasted the network's lawyers over a statement they released regarding his James Talarico interview.

PoliticsAPwsjAl Jazeera+3Fox NewsThe Independenthollywood-reporter13d ago6 sources James Talarico Accuses CBS of 'Selling Out' to Trump Over Blocked Interview
Texas Democrat James Talarico claims CBS blocked his interview with Stephen Colbert from airing, accusing the network of 'selling out' to Trump, a claim CBS denies.

James Talarico, Whose Stephen Colbert Interview Was Sidelined For Broadcast By CBS, To Raise Money At L.A. Event
James Talarico, the Texas state representative whose appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert was restricted by CBS from its airwaves, will be in Los Angeles on Thursday for a fundraiser. Talarico is running for U.S. Senate in the Democratic primary against candidates including Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX), hoping to flip the seat long […]

PoliticsThe GuardianFox NewsTimes of India14d ago3 sources ShamWow Guy Announces Congressional Run in Texas
Vince Offer Shlomi, known as the 'ShamWow Guy,' is running for Congress in Texas as an anti-establishment Republican, motivated by what he calls 'this woke mess.'

James Talarico Campaigns with Message of Love in Texas Senate Race
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico is adopting a compassionate campaign approach in the competitive Texas political landscape.

How Religion Is Playing in the Senate Democratic Primary in Texas
James Talarico is talking up his beliefs and his status as a seminary student. Jasmine Crockett, his opponent, is the daughter of a pastor and is steeped in the Black church.

Texas Democrats Battle in Senate Primary Amid Trump Backlash
Texas Democrats James Talarico and Jasmine Crockett are employing contrasting strategies in the US Senate primary, hoping to capitalize on a backlash against Donald Trump in the traditionally Republican state.

Texas ABC Affiliates File Equal Time Notices Over 'The View' Segment
Many ABC affiliates in Texas filed equal time notices after Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico appeared on 'The View', prompting FCC scrutiny.

Texas Democratic Primary Election
A Texas Democratic voter expresses support for James Talarico over Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the Senate primary, citing Talarico's general electability.

PoliticswsjFrance 24Yahoo11d ago3 sources Stephen Colbert Clashes with CBS Over Interview
Stephen Colbert has reportedly clashed with CBS after the network pulled his interview with Democrat James Talarico, leading to a tumultuous week for the broadcaster.

Politicsbloombergwsjdeadline12d ago3 sources After Colbert-CBS Rift, Interview With Texas Senate Candidate James Talarico Draws 85M Views Across YouTube & Social
EXCLUSIVE – An interview by Stephen Colbert with U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico intended for broadcast on CBS but instead posted only online has now drawn 85 million views across YouTube and social media. Stats on online viewing were provided to Deadline by Tubular Labs. Over the past 72 hours, the company said, 1,320 video […]

PoliticswsjThe Independentvariety+1deadline13d ago4 sources James Talarico Raises $2.5 Million After Colbert Interview Shifted to YouTube
Texas Democrat James Talarico's campaign for U.S. Senate raised $2.5 million after his interview with Stephen Colbert was shifted from broadcast to YouTube.

Stephen Colbert Criticizes CBS for Blocking James Talarico Interview
Late Show host Stephen Colbert has publicly criticized CBS, alleging the network feared FCC repercussions if it aired an interview with U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico.

Colbert Slams FCC and CBS Over Equal-Time Rules
Stephen Colbert has criticized the FCC and CBS, preparing for a potential conflict regarding equal-time rules.

Politicsvarietyrolling-stone14d ago2 sources CBS 'Censorship' of Stephen Colbert Slammed by Democratic FCC Commissioner
A Democratic FCC Commissioner has criticized CBS for 'censorship' of Stephen Colbert's interview with a Democratic candidate, calling it the latest 'corporate capitulation' to the Trump administration.

Politicsvarietyhollywood-reporter14d ago2 sources Stephen Colbert Says CBS Blocked James Talarico Interview Over FCC ‘Equal Time’ Fears
Stephen Colbert went public Monday night with a striking accusation against his own network: that CBS lawyers had barred him from airing an interview with Texas state Rep. James Talarico, who is running for U.S. Senate, in a preemptive bow to FCC pressure over the agency’s push to apply its “equal time” rule to late-night […]
Texas Democrats Choose Senate Candidate
Texans are voting today to choose the Democratic candidate for the November Senate race between rising stars Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico, while Republicans face challenges with candidate Paxton.
Can Mountains of Money Save Cornyn and Lift Talarico in Texas?
The primary race for Senate in Texas has become the most expensive on record, with John Cornyn and James Talarico heavily outspending their rivals. But Mr. Cornyn seems to be in trouble.
Texas Senate Race Tests Democrats on Race and Gender
A Texas Senate primary race between Rep. Jasmine Crockett and state Rep. James Talarico is highlighting internal Democratic divisions over race and gender, with Latino voters expected to be decisive.

Senate Democrats investigate CBS over blocked Colbert interview
Richard Blumenthal seeks records from FCC and Paramount Global amid claims of political censorship
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US Senate Democrats are launching an investigation into whether the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and CBS parent company, Paramount, prevented Stephen Colbert, the network’s talkshow host, from broadcasting an interview with the Texas Democratic candidate, James Talarico.
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Crockett blasts ‘left’ for alleged skin darkening in ads as Texas Senate clash heats up
Texas Senate Democratic primary between Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, and Texas state Rep. James Talarico enters final stretch ahead of March 3 primary election.

FCC Confirms Enforcement Action Against 'The View' After Interview
The FCC has confirmed it is taking 'enforcement action' against 'The View' following an interview with James Talarico.

PoliticsBBCwsjThe Guardian+3Fox NewsYahoohollywood-reporter13d ago6 sources FCC Chair States Talk Shows Are Not Legitimate News, Investigates 'The View'
The FCC Chair has declared that talk shows do not qualify as legitimate news, and ABC's 'The View' is currently under investigation for an interview with Texas State Rep. James Talarico that reportedly did not meet FCC requirements.

CultureFox Newsscreen-rant13d ago2 sources Colbert trashes 'crap' CBS statement denying network killed Talarico interview
Stephen Colbert slammed CBS after the network denied blocking his interview with James Talarico from airing, before crumpling up the statement and throwing it out during the show.

Culturevarietydeadlinezerohedge13d ago3 sources Stephen Colbert Throws Tantrum After CBS Blocks Interview Over Equal Time Concerns
Stephen Colbert reportedly threw a tantrum after CBS blocked an interview due to concerns about equal time rules, leading to a heated on-air moment.

PoliticsNYTwsjFox News+3cnbcvarietydeadline14d ago6 sources Stephen Colbert says CBS blocks James Talarico interview from air
"I think Donald Trump is worried we're about to flip Texas," Texas state Rep. James Talarico said. "This is the party that ran against cancel culture."

PoliticswapoThe GuardianThe Independent14d ago3 sources Stephen Colbert says CBS blocked interview with Texas Democrat over FCC concerns
In an on-air rebuke, Colbert said lawyers for CBS’s parent company barred airing an interview with Texas state Rep. James Talarico (D), a U.S. Senate candidate.

Stephen Colbert Alleges CBS Banned Interview with James Talarico
Stephen Colbert claimed on his show that CBS prevented him from interviewing James Talarico, defying the network's alleged ban.