AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTexas Senate shake-up: Cook Political Report moved the Texas U.S. Senate race between Democrat James Talarico and GOP Sen. Ken Paxton to a toss-up, citing polling and voter frustration as Democrats chase a narrow path to taking control. Legal fallout: A Texas appeals court cut Alex Jones’ Sandy Hook-related punitive damages, reducing a $50M award to about $6M, while leaving other massive liabilities in place. Immigration politics: Sen. Jim Banks urged Congress to pass a package of immigration bills, warning Republicans could lose key Trump priorities without action before the midterms. Religion & civil rights fight: Gov. Abbott asked DOJ to investigate Islamic ritual washing facilities at DFW and Houston’s Bush Intercontinental, drawing pushback from CAIR-Texas as an anti-Muslim stunt. Public health alert: FDA is still investigating a Salmonella outbreak tied to recalled fresh jalapeños distributed in Texas and nationwide. Community & culture: McAllen is doubling down on arts programming to bring residents together, while College Station’s Restaurant Week runs Aug. 24-30 to benefit the Brazos Valley Food Bank. Sports & identity: WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert criticized “haters” fueling division around transgender athletes, after rallies and backlash spilled into Dallas games.
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