Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett has launched a bid for the U.S. Senate in Texas, entering a high-profile primary as Democrats look for long-shot gains in 2026 while former Rep. Colin Allred shifts his plans to seek a return to the U.S. House. Crockett, known for her outspoken style, faces state Rep. James Talarico in a race that comes as Republicans battle in a contentious primary to defend Sen. John Cornyn’s seat.
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‘Black America’s Attorney General’ donates $50K to Black Press during NNPA Awards Reception
Attorney Benjamin Crump surprised attendees at the 2025 NNPA National Leadership Awards Reception with a $50,000 donation to the National Newspaper Publishers Association, praising the Black Press as the “clarion call” for Black America. The event, a highlight of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference, also honored leaders including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Rep. Yvette Clarke, and union president Claude Cummings Jr.