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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1302, Battle of the Golden Spurs (Guldensporenslag in Dutch): A coalition around the Flemish cities defeats the king of France's royal army. In 1804, A duel occurs in which the Vice President of the United States Aaron Burr mortally wounds former Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton. In 1864, American Civil War: Battle of Fort Stevens; Confederate forces attempt to invade Washington, D.C. In 1930, Mike Foster, American politician, 53rd Governor of Louisiana (died 2020) was born. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1967, Guy Favreau, Canadian lawyer, judge, and politician, 28th Canadian Minister of Justice (born 1917) passed away. In 1970, Justin Chambers, American actor was born. In 1971, Pedro Rodríguez, Mexican racing driver (born 1940) passed away. In 1982, Chris Cooley, American football player was born. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Texas Senate race a toss-up: Survey
The Texas Senate race appears to be a toss-up between Texas state Rep. James Talarico (D) and state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), according to a new survey. The New York Times/Siena poll, released Monday, found the two candidates virtually tied at 47 percent support among likely voters in the Lone Star State. The numbers...
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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
· Jun 30, 2026
Texas Senate race between Paxton, Talarico a toss-up, survey shows
The Texas Senate race appears to be a toss-up between Texas state Rep. James Talarico (D) and state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), according to a new survey. The New York Times/Siena poll, released Monday, found the two candidates virtually tied at 47 percent support among likely voters in the Lone Star State. The numbers []...Click to read more
The Daily Beast
· Jun 30, 2026
Bombshell Poll Delivers Dire Warning for Trump
Nicholas Kamm/AFP via Getty ImagesDonald Trump’s scandal-ridden endorsed candidate in the Texas Senate race could lose the crucial midterm election, according to a new poll.Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is tied at 47 percent with his Democratic rival for the Texas Senate seat, James Talarico, according to a New York Times/Siena poll of 656 likely Texas voters.However, The New York Times noted there are “several signs of weakness” for Paxton elsewhere in the poll, suggesting Talarico has a good chance of becoming the first Democrat to win a U.S. Senate race in Texas since 1988 this November.Read more at The Daily Beast.
Drudge Report
· Jun 29, 2026
NEW POLL: Dems Leading In Ohio Crucial Senate, Gov Races...
NEW POLL: Dems Leading In Ohio Crucial Senate, Gov Races... (First column, 5th story, link)
Hot Air
· Jun 23, 2026
If The Texas Senate Race Isn't Safe, Then We Might as Well Pack It in and Move to Canada for MAiD
If The Texas Senate Race Isn't Safe, Then We Might as Well Pack It in and Move to Canada for MAiD
Mother Jones
· Jun 30, 2026
Ken Paxton Is in the Fight of His Life
The Texas Senate race between Attorney General Ken Paxton and James Talarico looks to be in a tie, according to several voter polls published in the past month. A Tuesday survey by the New York Times and Siena University has the two candidates both locked at 47 percent of likely voters. A win for Talarico, []
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Related coverage for "Texas Senate race a toss-up: Survey": Townhall — This New Poll Is Great News for Texas Republicans. Off The Press — Texas Senate race between Paxton, Talarico a toss-up, survey shows. The Daily Beast — Bombshell Poll Delivers Dire Warning for Trump. Drudge Report — NEW POLL: Dems Leading In Ohio Crucial Senate, Gov Races.... Hot Air — If The Texas Senate Race Isn't Safe, Then We Might as Well Pack It in and Move to Canada for MAiD. Mother Jones — Ken Paxton Is in the Fight of His Life