Politics
US Political Landscape Shifts Amid Election Push
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton raised $18 million in the third quarter, signaling his strong financial backing as he faces a competitive Senate race. Meanwhile, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s controversial firings of top military leaders are drawing criticism from lawmakers.
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The Hill
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s ouster of top generals and admirals from the U.S. military are “damaging our readiness,” according to Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), a retired astronaut and Navy captain. A member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Kelly said Hegseth’s intended 20 percent reduction
2026-10-05 18:59 UTC
The Hill
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) raised $18 million in the third quarter as he trails Democrat James Talarico in polls on the contentious Texas Senate race. Paxton’s July-to-September haul is double the $9 million he raised in the second quarter of the year, adding to what’s already the most e
2026-10-05 19:02 UTC