- yesterday
Democrats need four more Senate seats as 3 November midterms approach
All 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats go to voters on 3 November, with Republicans holding both chambers. Democrats need four more Senate seats, and Texas is one of the contests that will decide whether they get them.
- yesterday
Warhound raises $200M to genetically engineer military dogs with Anduril gear
The startup plans to clone and gene-edit Belgian Malinois, German Shepherds and labradors, with first puppies expected in early 2027 and Anduril supplying protective gear.
- yesterday
Trump says he has a right to run in 2028 despite the 22nd Amendment
At a rally in Sioux City, Iowa, on Thursday, 22 October, Trump said the law bars him from running again but argued he still had the right to, pointing to his claims about the 2020 vote. He also declined to say whether he would back JD Vance as his successor.
- 2d ago
Democrats say Russia runs covert campaign against Ukraine-backing US midterm candidates
Senate and House intelligence leaders Mark Warner and Jim Himes told reporters on Wednesday, 21 October, that a classified report shows a Russian online influence campaign ahead of the midterms.
- 3d ago
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to lift halt on Big Bend border wall
The Trump administration has asked the US Supreme Court to lift a lower-court injunction that stopped construction of a border wall near Big Bend National Park in Texas.
- 3d ago
Musk warns Democrats he will target those behind possible probes before midterms
Elon Musk responded on X to reports that Democrats could open congressional inquiries into him and his companies if they win the 3 November midterms. His America PAC has meanwhile poured millions into Republican races.
- 3d ago
Neil Bush, brother of George W. Bush, votes for Democrat James Talarico in Texas Senate race
Neil Bush said he had already voted early for Democrat James Talarico over Republican Ken Paxton, citing concerns about Paxton's record. Former Texas GOP official Wayne Thorburn also said he could not support Paxton, and campaign records show Barbara Bush gave to a pro-Talarico committee.
- 3d ago
Guatemalan man sentenced to 30 years for 2022 San Antonio truck deaths of 53 migrants
A US judge sentenced Rigoberto Ramón Miranda Orozco on Tuesday, 20 October, to 30 years in prison for his part in a smuggling operation that left 53 migrants dead inside a truck trailer in Texas in June 2022.
- 4d ago
Rubio in India: trade deal 'pretty close', Reliance under US pressure over oil
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio opened his India visit in Mumbai, where Washington and New Delhi say a trade agreement is close. The trip also centers on Reliance Industries' Jamnagar refinery, a major buyer of Russian and Venezuelan crude.
- 5d ago
US airman dies after rappelling fall at Alamodome before UTSA game against Navy
Ian Patterson, who had served 15 years, fell roughly 50 metres from the Alamodome roof during a pregame rappelling demonstration on Saturday, 17 October, and died in hospital.
- Oct 16
Elon Musk funds $158 million for Paxton's Texas Senate bid as Talarico leads polls
Elon Musk sent $158 million in September to a super PAC that passed the same sum to a group backing Republican Ken Paxton, federal filings released on Thursday show. The Democratic nominee, James Talarico, leads in polls.
- Oct 16
Nathan Fielder and Elizabeth Holmes film opens in theaters on Friday, 16 October
A24 releases You Can See Everything on Friday, 16 October, and Variety projects $7 million to $8 million from about 800 locations for the opening weekend.
- Oct 16
Tesla's new Roadster jumps, flips and lands in SpaceX test-site demo
On Thursday, 15 October, at SpaceX's McGregor test site in Texas, Tesla showed its new Roadster climbing a ramp upside down and passing over five parked vehicles using compressed-gas thrusters, with no driver on board.
- Oct 15
Vance mocks Talarico with gay jibe as Texas Senate race passes $500 million in ads
Vice President JD Vance joked about the sexuality of Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico at a Tyler, Texas rally, as unfounded mental health claims about Talarico spread through rightwing media.
- Oct 15
TSMC posts sixth straight record quarterly profit on AI chip demand
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. reported net profit of NT$763.1 billion for July to September, up about 69 percent from a year earlier and above analyst forecasts. The company also guided fourth-quarter revenue to $52.3 billion to $54.3 billion.
- Oct 15
Trump cancels livestream of Nidal Hasan's firing-squad execution, set for 3 December
Donald Trump said on Thursday, 15 October 2026, that the execution of the Fort Hood shooter will not be broadcast live. The firing squad still goes ahead on 3 December, and only immediate families of the victims may attend in person.
- Oct 14
Tesla shows second-generation Roadster hopping and spinning on SpaceX thrusters
Tesla showed its second-generation Roadster overnight between 15 and 16 October, using cold-gas thrusters to jump parked cars and land under control. Production is due to begin in 2028, and the thruster-equipped Rocket version will be offered by invitation only.
- Oct 13
Harris County prosecutor weighs charges after ICE vehicle hits Houston construction worker
A 48-year-old construction worker who fled a stopped vehicle during an ICE operation in Houston on Saturday, 10 October, was struck by an agency SUV. The Harris County district attorney's office is weighing charges, and the worker's lawyer says he remains in ICE custody.
- Oct 12
Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies at 34 in Brownsville, Texas, co-stars pay tribute
RJ Mitte, who played Walter White Jr. in Breaking Bad, died on 12 October 2026 in Brownsville, Texas, aged 34. A spokesperson acknowledged reports that the death was a suicide, and co-stars have paid tribute.
- Oct 12
Musk gives Republicans over $276 million in midterm donations since July
Elon Musk has given more than $276 million to Republican groups since July, including $158 million to the Senate Leadership Fund. The donations come ahead of the 3 November midterms, when Democrats are expected to gain the House and the Senate is seen as a toss-up.
