https://freerepublic.com/tag/senatorcornhole/ en-us Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:45:46 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4392197/posts Texas State Rep. James Talarico (D) has hired a top staffer from the office of the Senate Republican he hopes to replace, a move political commentators viewed as strategically savvy to help him win over independent and crossover GOP voters. The incumbent Republican, Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX), lost a viciously contentious primary to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who scored President Donald Trump's endorsement but is widely viewed as a weaker candidate in the general election due to a series of scandals, lawsuits, a messy and contentious divorce, and other controversies. Talarico, the Democratic nominee, has had a slight lead... Mediaite via Yahoo News https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4392197/posts#comment Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:45:46 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4392139/posts President Donald Trump’s administration announced Monday that it is pausing all border construction in Big Bend National Park following bipartisan backlash over the project’s potential impact on the West Texas wilderness. CBP is pausing all construction activity in Big Bend National Park while I visit and conduct a personal, on-the-ground evaluation. CBP is firmly committed to protecting America, and that includes our national treasures like Big Bend National Park (BBNP). We know the current and… pic.twitter.com/UkmzvTluwH — CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott (@CBPCommissioner) August 17, 2026 U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott announced the halt, adding he had just... Mediaite https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4392139/posts#comment Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:27:09 GMT