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On CNN, James Talarico said he would prioritize economic issues and immigration reform, making his case for why Texas should elect the Democrat.

Hours after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton declared on TMZ that he is ready to debate his opponent anytime—provided CNN isn't hosting— Democratic challenger James Talarico threw down the gauntlet with a wild proposition of his own.

Conservative comedian and commentator Steven Crowder has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against CNN and Jubilee, claiming that their recent town hall with James Talarico was an unauthorized use of his “Change My Mind” format.

The race is getting more heated as Republicans try to tie the Democrat to extremism and he rejects the attacks as religious bigotry.

Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico suggested that maybe state Attorney General Ken Paxton, who has largely avoided debates during his political career, would agree if TMZ hosted the debate.

Maine Democrat Troy Jackson says he doesn't regret telling Susan Collins that she should “shut up” after the Republican senator suggested that a protester who interrupted their recent debate was one of his campaign’s backers.

The top candidates in the Kansas Senate race will face off on the debate stage Wednesday evening with less than two weeks until Election Day. Incumbent Sen. Roger Marshall (R) is fending off a challenge from Democratic nominee Adam Hamilton in a race that has grown increasingly competitive.

Candidates faced off in heated debates Thursday night in two of the country’s most competitive Senate races, showing how bitter — and personal — each contest has become.