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James Talarico
MediaBias News has published 23 stories involving James Talarico, from August 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Politics · United StatesJames Talarico denies mental health claims after right-wing smear
A conspiracy theory alleging Texas Senate candidate James Talarico was treated for a mental breakdown at a facility in Ohio has been debunked. Talarico stated he had the flu, and the facility confirmed he was never a patient.
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Politics · United StatesJames Talarico absence from campaign trail linked to Ohio facility
Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico was absent from public campaign events for nearly two weeks. His campaign stated he was recovering from the flu. Commentators Benny Johnson and Nick Sortor shared an audio recording they claim links Talarico to an Ohio mental health facility.
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Politics · United StatesJames Talarico reappears at festival after nine-day absence
Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico reappeared at the Austin City Limits festival on Friday, nine days after his last public appearance. His return followed an absence attributed to the flu, which had prompted criticism and speculation from his Republican opponent.
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Politics · United StatesWillie Nelson endorses Democrat James Talarico for Texas Senate
Country music star Willie Nelson has endorsed Democratic state Representative James Talarico in the Texas Senate race. The endorsement is part of a new campaign effort called 'Rural Texans for Talarico,' focusing on issues important to rural communities.
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Trump Campaigns in Texas Amid Tight Midterm Races
President Donald Trump is campaigning in Texas for Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton, visiting the state for the third time in less than a month. Republicans face unexpectedly close midterm election contests in Texas as they aim to maintain control of Congress.
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Trump calls Ken Paxton 'pain in the ass' at Texas rally
Donald Trump called Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton "a pain in the ass" during a rally in Denton, Texas. The comment came after reports of leaked audio where Paxton allegedly criticized a recent Republican convention headlined by Trump.
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Politics · United StatesJames Talarico leads Ken Paxton 51-49 in Texas Senate race, poll shows
A new Fox News poll shows James Talarico leading Ken Paxton by two points in the Texas Senate race. The poll also indicates Greg Abbott ahead in the gubernatorial contest, with cost of living a key issue for voters.
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Politics · United StatesKen Paxton said GOP convention hurt his polling numbers
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton privately told donors that the recent GOP convention in Dallas negatively impacted his polling numbers. His campaign adviser dismissed the leaked audio as 'manipulated nonsense'. Paxton is in a close race against state Rep. James Talarico.
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Politics · United StatesPaxton defends plea deal in child sex abuse case
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has defended his office's plea deal in a child sex abuse case involving Adam Hoffman. Paxton stated the defendant served 60 days, but some reports indicate he served 29 or 30 days. The plea deal reportedly did not require the defendant to register as a sex offender.
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Politics · United StatesMAGA Inc. adds $5 million to Texas Senate race spending
MAGA Inc. has contributed an additional $5 million to the Texas Senate race, bringing its total investment to $15 million. The funds are designated for advertising efforts targeting Democratic nominee James Talarico, while President Trump claims the PAC has $1 billion available.
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Politics · United StatesNewsom says transgender girls in sports is 'deeply unfair'
California Governor Gavin Newsom stated that it is 'deeply unfair' for individuals assigned male at birth to compete against girls in sports. He acknowledged struggling to find a fair solution, aligning with a broader trend of Democrats recalibrating their approach to transgender issues amid Republican political attacks.
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Media · United StatesKimmel's Talarico interview moves to YouTube, gains millions of views
An interview with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico, pulled from ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" due to FCC pressure, has garnered millions of views on YouTube. The move has sparked debate about censorship and the role of the FCC in broadcast content.
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Media · United StatesJimmy Kimmel moves interview with James Talarico to YouTube
Jimmy Kimmel announced his interview with Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico would not air on ABC due to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) pressure. The interview will instead be posted on YouTube. The decision comes amid a broader dispute between ABC's parent company, Disney, and the FCC over broadcast licenses.
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James Talarico walks back past statements on gender and trans athletes
Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico has revised past statements regarding gender and transgender athletes. He now states he opposes transgender girls competing in sports if it compromises safety or fairness, a shift from his previous stances.
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Politics · United StatesMinister says some congregants wished Trump assassin more successful
Rev. Babs Miller, a minister at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Austin, Texas, stated that some congregants wished the young man who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump had been more successful. Miller also indicated that most congregants do not truly believe in Christian teachings. James Talarico, a Democratic Party Senate candidate, is a longtime congregant of the church.
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Politics · United StatesDavid Maxwell, former Texas AG aide, endorses James Talarico in Senate race
Former Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s ex‑director of law enforcement, David Maxwell, appears in a campaign ad endorsing Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico. Maxwell, who reported Paxton to the FBI and won a $6.6 million judgment, says Paxton ended his five‑decade career.
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Politics · United StatesMAGA Inc. to spend $10 million on Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton
A filing with the Federal Election Commission shows MAGA Inc. will spend at least $10 million to support Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s U.S. Senate bid against Democrat James Talarico, with President Donald Trump saying he will fund Republicans he believes can win.
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Politics · United StatesTexas Senate candidate James Talarico called capitalism an 'oppressive system' in 2020
James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for Texas’ US Senate seat, described capitalism as an 'oppressive system' in a 2020 Sierra Club forum, grouping it with white supremacy and climate change. The remarks resurfaced as Talarico faces Republican Ken Paxton in a tight race.
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Politics · United StatesJasmine Crockett will not campaign with James Talarico
Representative Jasmine Crockett announced she will not campaign with James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for the Texas U.S. Senate race. Crockett stated her focus will be on supporting other candidates in lower-profile races.
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Talarico seeks release of Paxton depositions in Texas Senate race
James Talarico, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Texas, is seeking to release deposition transcripts from a civil fraud case. The depositions involve Republican opponent Ken Paxton, who was connected to the company at the centre of the lawsuit. Paxton has denied previous allegations.
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Politics · United StatesTed Cruz predicts $200 million Texas Senate race
Republican Senator Ted Cruz has predicted that the race for the Texas Senate seat will cost $200 million. The contest features Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton against Democratic state Rep. James Talarico and is considered key to Senate control.
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Politics · United StatesTexas Senate candidate James Talarico criticised Christian nationalism in 2023 sermon
James Talarico, a Texas state representative and Democratic Senate candidate, described Christian nationalism as a 'sectarian movement based on mutual hate' in a 2023 sermon. The remarks, resurfaced by the New York Post, have drawn criticism from conservative commentators as Talarico challenges Ken Paxton in November 2026.
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Media · United StatesABC sues FCC over early licence renewals and 'The View' probe
Disney’s ABC filed a federal lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission on 18 August 2026, alleging the agency is retaliating against the network for its editorial decisions. The suit targets early licence-renewal orders for eight stations and an investigation into the talk show 'The View'.
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