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11/14/2025
The Texas Democratic primary for U.S. Senate heated at The Texas Tribune Festival, with former U.S. Rep. Colin Allred directly criticizing his rival, state Rep. James Talarico, for the first time, and calling him out for accepting donations from casino magnate and megadonor Miriam Adelson while railing against billionaires’ influence in politics.
Allred’s comments at The Texas Tribune Festival marked the first time either leading Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate publicly criticized the other.
11/14/2025
We’re taking over Austin’s iconic Congress Avenue — and you’re invited!
Tomorrow, Open Congress turns downtown Austin into a free street fest full of bold ideas, big conversations and hands-on fun. From meet and greets and taste tests to book signings and a small business showcase, there’s something for everyone.
Whether you’re a policy pro or just curious about what’s next, Open Congress is your front-row seat to the future of Texas.
New: U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro said at a Texas Tribune Festival event that he hoped to form a statewide slate with Colin Allred, Beto O’Rourke and James Talarico, but the group couldn’t find consensus. https://bit.ly/49RiFZk
The San Antonio Democrat said at The Texas Tribune Festival that he hoped to form a statewide slate with Colin Allred, Beto O’Rourke and James Talarico, but the group couldn’t find consensus.
11/14/2025
The former Illinois Congressman sits down with Sam Stein of The Bulwark.
11/14/2025
Speaking at a Texas Tribune Festival on Friday, former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg criticized the Democratic Party for failing to reach everyday Americans, arguing that it “got sucked in” to a conversation about identity.
The former U.S. transportation secretary said the Democratic Party should focus more on issues gripping the country, such as health care and housing affordability.
11/14/2025
The U.S. Senator from Connecticut sits down with Sam Stein of The Bulwark.
11/14/2025
The former U.S. Secretary of Transportation sits down with Jeffrey Goldberg of The Atlantic.
11/14/2025
The Texas State Board of Education is reshaping how public schools will teach social studies for years to come. But its recent selection of the panelists who will advise members during the process is causing concern among educators, historians and both Democrats and Republicans, who say the panel’s composition is further indication that the state wants to prioritize hard-right conservative viewpoints.
Some advisers have criticized diversity efforts, questioned the historical contributions of people of color, and promoted debunked beliefs.
11/14/2025
At a Texas Tribune Festival panel, Texas Democratic candidates pitch themselves as the best to unseat Gov. Greg Abbott.
Gina Hinojosa said Abbott is to blame for corruption in Texas and Andrew White spoke on abortion and immigration.
11/14/2025
The Maryland Governor sits down with former Meet the Press host Chuck Todd.
11/14/2025
Texas still needs a plan for its growing water supply issues, experts say.
Panelists at The Texas Tribune Festival shared their opinions on what the state should do after voters approved a historic investment in water infrastructure.
Panelists at The Texas Tribune Festival shared their opinions on what the state should do after voters approved a historic investment in water infrastructure.
11/13/2025
Breaking: Texas A&M University System regents approved a policy requiring campus presidents to sign off on any course that could be viewed as promoting race, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity topics.
Faculty are also prohibited from teaching material inconsistent with approved syllabi. The changes come in response to a recent controversy over gender identity classroom discussions.
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