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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1799, Ranjit Singh conquers Lahore and becomes Maharaja of the Punjab (Sikh Empire). In 1922, Mark Hatfield, American soldier and politician, 29th Governor of Oregon (died 2011) was born. In 1937, Mickey Edwards, American lawyer and politician was born. In 1944, Theodore Roosevelt Jr., American general and politician, Governor of Puerto Rico (born 1887) passed away. In 1947, Richard C. McCarty, American psychologist and academic was born. In 1962, Julio César Chávez, Mexican boxer was born. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 1996, John Chancellor, American journalist (born 1927) passed away. In 2010, James P. Hogan, English-American author (born 1941) passed away. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
'Texas is a mess!' GOP strategist cackles at Ted Cruz's terror
Narrative Analysis: Name Calling
Sen. Ted Cruz's warning to Republicans that state Rep. James Talarico could claim victory in a contentious Texas race spurred uproarious laughter on MS NOW early Friday morning. Cruz's dire words on the Sean Hannity Show Wednesday night centered on Talarico's chance to defeat the state's Attorney General Ken Paxton in the race to claim a seat in the Senate. Texas is a mess! declared political analyst and Republican strategist Mathew Bartlett. We're kinda lucky more people aren't paying attention.Host Ali Vitali threw back her head and laughed out loud as Bartlett named the reason for that luck: the focus on Graham Platner's withdrawal from his own Senate race in Maine.Bartlett also noted the strange timing of Paxton's antics, noting he was seen abroad the same week America celebrated its 250th anniversary. Paxton was recently caught on video walking in the streets of London with a woman who is not his wife and facing questions about an address where he did not live that was used while voting in six elections in the past two years, including in May’s runoff, reports show.He's in London with the new girl he's dating? Bartlett asked. What's going on there? He has more baggage than a 747.Paxton's actions spurred Cruz to tell Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) that unfortunately, there was a chance they would not be able to keep Texas red.I think this is a one or two point race, Cruz said. MS NOW host Ali Vitali joked in response, I love that Ted Cruz has now become the truth-teller.Watch the interview here.
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Townhall
· Jun 23, 2026
This New Poll Is Great News for Texas Republicans
This New Poll Is Great News for Texas Republicans
Off The Press
· Jul 9, 2026
Cruz: Talarico has ‘real chance’ to beat Paxton in Senate race
GOP Sen. Ted Cruz (Texas) sent a warning out to his party that state Rep. James Talarico actually has a shot at flipping the Texas Senate seat in November. “Unfortunately, I do think he has a real chance,” Cruz told Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R), who guest hosted Sean Hannity’s radio show. “I think this []...Click to read more
Texas Public Policy Foundation
· Jul 2, 2026
Poll: Texans Want Local Government on a Short Leash
If you’re tired of watching your property tax bill (or your rent!) climb every year, then you’re not alone. A new poll of registered voters in Texas shows that everyday Texans are fed up with runaway local government spending, debt, and taxes—and they want real tools to fight back. To the problem, Texans overwhelmingly say... The post Poll: Texans Want Local Government on a Short Leash first appeared on Texas Public Policy Foundation.
San Antonio Current
· Jul 6, 2026
Ted Cruz says the quiet part out loud about Trump’s meddling in World Cup red card
Trust U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz to make any moment awkward. The Texas Republican shocked people gathered in the Oval Office Monday into a “brief moment of silence” after openly acknowledging that President Donald Trump tampered in the FIFA World Cup tournament by asking the league to review a red card given to the U.S. team’s [] The post Ted Cruz says the quiet part out loud about Trump’s meddling in World Cup red card appeared first on San Antonio Current.
Knewz
· Jun 24, 2026
Ted Cruz gets bad news from recent polls as fellow Republican says Texas senator still ‘wants to be the next president’
Speculation about the Republican Party’s 2028 presidential race intensified after Sen. Ted Cruz’s White House ambitions were publicly highlighted by fellow GOP Sen. John Cornyn. Cornyn suggested his fellow Texas Republican still has his eye on the presidency, even as recent polling shows him trailing better-positioned GOP rivals and struggling to gain traction among early...
The Daily Beast
· Jul 3, 2026
Fox Host Melts Down Over ‘Demon in Human Skin’ Dem Star
Joel Angel Juarez / REUTERSFox News pundit Emily Compagno appeared to lose her cool Friday while warning of the “real damage” a Texas Democrat could cause if he beats his Republican opponent in upcoming midterms. Responding to James Talarico’s description of the American flag as a “complicated” symbol for many Americans, a comment that was aired in a conservative PAC’s attack ad, Compagno told Texas voters they should be downright afraid of the Democratic Senate hopeful. Read more at The Daily Beast.
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Related coverage for "'Texas is a mess!' GOP strategist cackles at Ted Cruz's terror": Townhall — This New Poll Is Great News for Texas Republicans. Off The Press — Cruz: Talarico has ‘real chance’ to beat Paxton in Senate race. Texas Public Policy Foundation — Poll: Texans Want Local Government on a Short Leash. San Antonio Current — Ted Cruz says the quiet part out loud about Trump’s meddling in World Cup red card. Knewz — Ted Cruz gets bad news from recent polls as fellow Republican says Texas senator still ‘wants to be the next president’. The Daily Beast — Fox Host Melts Down Over ‘Demon in Human Skin’ Dem Star