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Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Trump leads the Vice President 49 to 44%; 9% say they want someone else, while 6%t say they are undecided. Trump beat President Biden in Texas in 2020 by about six percentage points. In the Senate race, the same poll shows two-term Republican Ted Cruz has an eight percentage point lead over his Democratic challenger, Colin Allred with a 44 to 36 percentage point lead. Four percent say they want someone else, while 14% say they are undecided.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Recent polls show the change from President Biden to Vice President Kamala Harris at the top of their ticket has energized Democrats and is helping make the U.S. Senate race between Republican Ted Cruz and Democratic Congressman Colin Allred of Dallas more competitive.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Vice President Kamala Harris chose Governor Walz 15 days ago, so most people don't know much about him. Wednesday night, his main job was to introduce himself to voters. Walz spoke about his decision to leave his job as a teacher and run for Congress.
President Biden symbolically passed the political torch to Vice President Kamala Harris one month after he announced he would not run for re-election and instead, back Harris.
Families of the victims in Boeing crashes requested that a federal judge in North Texas reject the plea deal Boeing reached with the U.S. Justice Department. Elon Musk filed a federal lawsuit in North Texas alleging that a group of prominent advertisers conspired to "boycott" X, breaking antitrust laws. Pro-Israel advocacy groups also filed a federal lawsuit in North Texas challenging President Biden's order that imposed financial and immigration penalties on those involved in settler violence in the West Bank.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
North Texas delegates to the Democratic National Convention tell political reporter Jack Fink the message they want to hear from Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Walz's selection may have surprised some people because he is not from a key battleground state.
Congressman Marc Veasey tells Jack Fink what he thinks Vice President Harris and Tim Walz bring to the presidential ticket.
Middle America won't react well to "the most radical ticket ever in American history," Representative Ellzey said.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
As Texas school children head back to school, Gov. Abbott talks about improving safety for students, teachers, and staff. Democratic Congressman Lloyd Doggett of Austin talks about his visit with President Biden after he called for the president to step aside. Republican North Texas Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne talks about the presidential race and the annual job fair she says is attracting 500 employers with high-paying jobs. Political reporter Jack Fink covers these stories and more in the latest episode of Eye on Politics (original air date: August 4).
Biden called for a Constitutional Amendment eliminating immunity for crimes a former president committed in office.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Not all of them vowed to immediately endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as the new Democratic nominee.
News of President Biden's withdrawal from the election wasn't necessarily a surprise.
After the successful MLB All-Star Game, Jack Fink asked the Arlington Mayor what the biggest hurdle is for the city to score another Super Bowl.
Republican and former Texas Railroad Commissioner Michael Williams tells Jack Fink that former President Trump and JD Vance should connect Vice President Harris to President Biden's policies on border security and inflation.
Political reporter Jack Fink interviewed Democratic Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett of Dallas who said this week proved to be an emotional rollercoaster. "We're talking about an energy we've not seen," said Crockett about Vice President Kamala Harris.
What does VP Kamala Harris' sudden movement to the top of the ticket mean for Texas?
"Had the debate not occurred, none of this would be happening right now," Cruz said.
Aurora police say a woman has been arrested and charged for trying to kidnap two children in the west suburb.
Daikerlyn Alejandra Gonzalez faces a manslaughter charge. Victim's family calls for accountability and waterway safety reforms.
Parents of "Heaven's 27" meet with Texas leaders, call for investigation and legislative action to prevent future tragedies.
A new report from Deloitte shows the average cost for a packed lunch is now $6.15, up nearly 3% from 2024. But that all depends on what you buy.
A library book that was checked out in July 1943 was finally returned to the San Antonio Public Library nearly 82 years late.
Aurora police say a woman has been arrested and charged for trying to kidnap two children in the west suburb.
Daikerlyn Alejandra Gonzalez faces a manslaughter charge. Victim's family calls for accountability and waterway safety reforms.
Parents of "Heaven's 27" meet with Texas leaders, call for investigation and legislative action to prevent future tragedies.
A new report from Deloitte shows the average cost for a packed lunch is now $6.15, up nearly 3% from 2024. But that all depends on what you buy.
A library book that was checked out in July 1943 was finally returned to the San Antonio Public Library nearly 82 years late.
Even though the project was first proposed 57 years ago, construction hasn't started on the Marvin Nichols Reservoir.
The VA in North Texas is using a new algorithm to calculate the hours of in-home care that veterans receive.
The nonprofit employs men and women who have had past run-ins with the law to work as mentors for at-risk teens and young men.
Sidhartha "Sammy" Mukherjee and his wife Sunita became known for their Bollywood-style performances, became local celebrities, hosting parties and headlining music and cultural events.
On Thursday, the Texas House and Senate announced the creation of committees on disaster preparedness and flooding.
Abbott called a second special session after the House again failed to reach a quorum amid a Democratic walkout over a GOP-favored redistricting plan.
Watch CBS News live coverage as President Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin hold a rare meeting Friday at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska.
Republican leaders said that if they can't reach a quorum again at 10 a.m., both the House and Senate will wrap up the special session.
President Trump visits Alaska Friday for a meeting with Russia's President Vladimir Putin — a discussion the White House has called a "listening exercise."
Texas House Democratic Caucus Chairman Gene Wu tells Jack Fink the two terms they set for their return to the state Capitol are the goals they've had from the beginning when deciding to break quorum. Wu says the first was to kill a "corrupt" special session and force the House to reset or restart it. The second was to try to convince other states to "step up and take action to stop this."
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel," Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
Latinas in Tech DFW started back up last year after the pandemic. They have lots of opportunities for Latinas to network, connect, and learn new skills.
Anchor Ken Molestina shows us how he makes his Cuban coffee for the CBS News Texas newsroom.
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
For the first time in more than 30 years, a Fort Worth community long considered a "health care desert" now has nearby access to basic medical care.
Head Colorado Buffaloes football Coach Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders revealed his bladder cancer diagnosis for the first time on Monday morning.
Pepsi hops on another nutritional bandwagon as more consumers opt for prebiotic beverages.
Many Southeast, Southern and West Coast states are likely seeing an increase in COVID cases.
A truck had smashed through the front of Bruno's Place, destroying much of the inside.
Kroger said it intentionally decreased prices, but some customers said the financial drop at the register went in a different direction.
Could the solution to school shootings be drone first responders? An Austin-based tech company thinks so and is testing them at a private high school in Aurora.
Located off the Guadalupe River in Historic Old Ingram Loop, the shop was once filled floor to with lighting, decor and trinkets.
They were already concerned about tariffs, but construction businesses in North Texas said they have new fears with the president's immigration crackdown.
The Rangers, held to four hits, led 2-1 after three innings on sacrifice flies by Adolis García and Marcus Semien.
Maddy Siegrist tied a career high with 22 points in her first start since June 6.
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed plans for a July 4, 2026 fight at the White House to mark America's 250th birthday.
Burger lined a 99.4 mph pitch from Andrew Saalfrank (0-1) off the left-field wall to end the game.
FIFA needs more than 6,000 volunteers for the events in the Dallas area.
Taylor Swift shared several details about her new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," on a special episode of "New Heights," the podcast hosted by her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and his brother, Jason Kelce.
The 450,000-square-foot facility will support large-scale productions, job training, and boost the local economy.
Swift joined "New Heights" alongside Travis Kelce, opening up about their relationship, buying back the master recordings of her first six albums, Easter eggs and her upcoming album.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
Known for her role as Dee Thomas on the 1970s sitcom "What's Happening," Danielle Spencer has died at the age of 60.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
CBS News Texas viewers got out and enjoyed the snow day on Thursday and send us all of their best photos. Take a look.
