Dem strategists say Texas requires centrists — but their new Senate frontrunner is anything but

Eleven women incarcerated at FMC Carswell, a federal medical women’s prison in Texas, have reported rampant sexual abuse by staff members over the past seven years, highlighting ongoing issues of misconduct within the facility. This prison has previously been under scrutiny, with 13 staff members convicted of abuse since 1997, raising serious concerns about the effectiveness of promised reforms.

Speaker Mike Johnson expressed his delight over Representative Jasmine Crockett's announcement to run for the U.S. Senate from Texas, highlighting her progressive stance in a predominantly Republican state. This development is significant as it marks a shift in the Democratic primary landscape, especially following the withdrawal of former House Representative Colin Allred, which has opened the field for new candidates like Crockett.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett's pastor, a reparations activist, is running as a Democrat to replace her in Texas Congressional District 30, emphasizing a critical stance against the U.S. regarding reparations, which he describes as 'evil.'

Representative Jasmine Crockett has officially launched her campaign for the U.S. Senate from Texas, emphasizing her strategy to engage voters beyond traditional Republican supporters, citing crossover voters like Mamdani-Trump and AOC-Trump. This approach marks a significant shift in her campaign strategy as she aims to redefine the electoral landscape in a predominantly Republican state.

Carlos Rusi, a repeat offender with over 30 arrests, continues to be granted bond in Texas despite having a warrant out for his arrest in California. His case highlights significant failures within the criminal justice system that allow individuals with extensive criminal histories to remain free.

Anthony Nel, a U.S. citizen from Texas, was flagged as a potential noncitizen by a tool implemented during the Trump administration, leading to the cancellation of his voter registration. This incident highlights flaws in the SAVE tool, which is intended to identify noncitizen voters but has mistakenly targeted U.S. citizens as well.

President Donald Trump criticized Representative Jasmine Crockett's Senate campaign, labeling it 'a gift to Republicans' and expressing doubts about her chances of winning, describing her as a 'low IQ person.' This statement reflects Trump's ongoing influence in Republican politics and his critical stance towards Democratic candidates.

President Trump referred to Representative Jasmine Crockett's entry into the Texas Senate race as a 'gift to Republicans,' expressing doubts about her chances of winning. He characterized her as a 'low IQ person' during a flight to Pennsylvania, suggesting that her candidacy could benefit the Republican Party.