Ken Paxton, a Republican, has not debated in more than a decade. A showdown with James Talarico, a Democrat, could be a key moment in the hard-fought race.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu backed a series of laws undermining legal oversight of the government, benefiting allied media outlets and aiming to shore up ultra-Orthodox political support.

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In the first half of this year, Democrats raised more cash in every key Senate race except Iowa.

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The Texas attorney general and his trusts now hold at least 15 properties worth about $9 million.

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To prevail in Michigan’s crucial Senate primary, Representative Haley Stevens will need to overcome Democratic voters’ skepticism of Israel. Pro-Israel groups are spending heavily to help her.

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