State Representative James Talarico officially launched his campaign for the U.S. Senate seat held by Republican John Cornyn in Texas on Tuesday, September 9th. Talarico, a Democrat, stated his intention to "take power back for working people" and combat the influence of billionaires in Texas and across America. His campaign announcement was shared widely on social media, including via X by @sahilkapur. This development follows Talarico's recent public statements regarding his political stances, including reservations about Chuck Schumer's leadership and a desire to abolish the filibuster, as reported by Semafor. He also revisited a 2021 statement asserting "God is nonbinary." Talarico's entry into the Senate race is being closely watched as a significant challenge to the Republican incumbent. In other news, U.S. Steel announced that its Granite City, Illinois, mill will cease steel production at the end of October, though approximately 800 workers will remain employed to maintain equipment until at least 2027. Separately, a New York Times poll indicates Mamdani leads the New York City mayoral race with 46% of the vote, followed by Cuomo at 24%, Silwa at 15%, and Adams at 9%. Senator Patty Murray has urged House Speaker Johnson and Senate Minority Leader Thune to commit to a bipartisan continuing resolution to prevent a government shutdown.
