'ShamWow' guy files to run for Congress in Texas as Republican candidate

Vince Shlomi, widely recognized as the 'ShamWow guy', has officially filed to run for Congress in Texas as a Republican candidate, challenging incumbent John Carter in the upcoming GOP primary. This marks Shlomi's transition from a well-known infomercial personality to a political contender, aiming to leverage his fame in a new arena.

Offer Vince Shlomi, widely recognized as the 'ShamWow guy', has officially filed to run for Congress as a Republican candidate in Texas, challenging incumbent John Carter in the upcoming GOP primary. This marks Shlomi's entry into the political arena, transitioning from a well-known infomercial personality to a political contender.

Voting rights activists have urged the U.S. Supreme Court to block Texas from implementing a new congressional map that they argue discriminates against minority voters, claiming it is designed to favor the Republican Party in upcoming elections. This legal challenge highlights ongoing concerns about electoral fairness and representation in Texas.

Offer Vince Shlomi, popularly known as the 'ShamWow guy', has officially filed to run for Congress as a Republican candidate in Texas, challenging incumbent John Carter in the upcoming GOP primary. This marks Shlomi's entry into the political arena, transitioning from his well-known infomercial persona to a political candidate.

A church employee in Houston, Texas, named Donald Doolittle, has been arrested for allegedly posing as an ICE agent to extort $400 from a woman who provided him with a massage. He faces charges of impersonating a public servant, highlighting concerns about the misuse of authority in vulnerable situations.

Former TV anchor Stephanie Hockridge has been sentenced to 10 years in a Texas federal prison for her involvement in a $63 million COVID fraud scheme, sharing the facility with convicted sex offender Ghislaine Maxwell. This sentencing highlights the serious legal consequences of fraudulent activities related to pandemic relief funds.

Progressive Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) criticized her Republican counterpart Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Georgia) following Greene's announcement of her resignation from Congress, effective January 5, 2026. Crockett remarked that Greene could not withstand the political pressures that come with public office, highlighting their ongoing rivalry.

Two Black women reported experiencing delayed medical care while in labor, despite being close to giving birth, with incidents occurring in Texas and Indiana. These cases highlight systemic issues in healthcare access for Black women, as reported by NBC News’ Zinhle Essamuah.