Top Republicans — including President Donald Trump himself — are attempting to quell a conservative rebellion against a sprawling funding bill this week as they race to reopen the federal government before Americans feel the pain.

After a surprise Democratic win in a GOP-leaning Tarrant County state Senate runoff, Republican frustration has turned to blame. John Huffman, a former Southlake mayor who finished third in November’s special election for that seat,

Jasmine Crockett is a two-term member of Congress and former state representative running for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. She is well-known for her outspoken stance on issues. She is a progressive who said she's connecting with Texans across the state, in cities and the rural parts of Texas.

Candidates competing in this year’s midterm elections are stockpiling millions of dollars, new campaign fundraising reports show, including a growing number of well-funded challengers competing in primaries against incumbents.