Texas Senate Primary Heats Up with Fireworks

Texas' high-stakes U.S. Senate primaries erupt in fireworks as Democrats Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico battle neck-and-neck, with polls flipping between them - Crockett leads 47% to 39% in one survey, while Talarico tops her 47% to 38% in another. Early voting kicks off February 17, setting up a Democrat to challenge the GOP winner in November. On the Republican side, incumbent Sen. John Cornyn fends off fiery challenges from AG Ken Paxton, who leads 27% to 26% in some polls, and Rep.