SUMMARY: State Sen. Nathan Johnson, D-Dallas, running for Texas attorney general, accused Attorney General Ken Paxton of colluding with the federal government to end the Texas DREAM Act, which allowed certain undocumented residents in Texas to pay in-state college tuition. Paxton declined to defend the law, leading to its overturn by a federal judge. Johnson criticized this move as anti-democratic and argued the program economically benefits Texas by educating residents who have lived in Texas most of their lives. He also condemned Gov. Abbott’s special session agenda, particularly on redistricting. Johnson emphasized focusing on traditional attorney general duties like consumer protection and political corruption. The primary is March 2026.

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SUMMARY: A shooting early Friday at a University of New Mexico dormitory killed a 14-year-old boy and wounded a 19-year-old, prompting a campus wide shelter-in-place and evacuation of hundreds of students. Police took an 18-year-old male suspect into custody. The incident began during a video game session in a dorm room. The campus remains closed as the investigation continues, with increased law enforcement presence planned. University officials expressed concern for students, especially those attending orientation. Albuquerque has faced rising violent crime, particularly involving juveniles, prompting calls for legislative action to address the state’s crime issues.

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SUMMARY: A recent Emerson College poll found 51% of registered voters disapprove of President Trump’s handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the late financier and convicted sex offender, while just 16% approve. Trump has pushed for releasing an alleged “client list,” issuing an executive order to declassify documents. The Justice Department, however, decided not to release more files to protect alleged victims’ privacy. The DOJ confirmed Epstein died by suicide in 2019, despite ongoing conspiracy theories, with FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino supporting the conclusion. The poll also revealed 42% believe Epstein was murdered, 20% say suicide, and 38% are uncertain.

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