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Lone Star Politics: Sept. 13, 2026
Lone Star Politics is looking at the big headlines from the RNC midterm convention. Plus, a sit down conversation with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
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Treasury Secretary Bessent says $40 trillion national debt is “manageable.”
In an interview with Lone Star Politics, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the $40 trillion national debt is still manageable if the economy continues to grow. But, he warns, they must cut down on spending from the government to make sure the debt doesn’t get “unmanageable.”
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He ousted an incumbent. Now, Nate Sheets looks toward the general election.
Businessman Nate Sheets defeated incumbent Republican Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller in the primary. He now takes on organizer and rancher Clayton Tucker. Lone Star Politics speaks with him about his “Texas first” trade policy, bringing higher quality food to Texas schools, and his response to accusations from his opponent that he’s farmer.
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RNC convention leaves town. Home stretch of election begins.
Labor Day weekend is usually the kick-off to the last two months of the election where candidates really hone their message and hit the campaign trail. Lone Star Politics breaks down the highlights of the first ever midterm Republican National Convention in Dallas and speak to Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate and State Rep. James Talarico.
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Elon Musk begins to spend money ahead of competitive midterm election
A look at spending for the midterm elections in November.
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What can the Texas Ag Commissioner do about data centers and flock cameras? We ask the Democratic candidate
Organizer and rancher Clayton Tucker is running against beekeeper and businessman Nate Sheets to be the Texas Commissioner of Agriculture in November. Lone Star Politics talks to him about his quest to take on data center and flock camera companies and what exactly the Ag commissioner can do about those issues.
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GOP Midterm convention comes to Dallas this week
The American Airline Centers may be home to 20,000 people this week during the first ever Republican National Committee Midterm Convention ahead of the November election. Lone Star Politics speaks with the organizing committee co-chair, Dallas restauranter and developer Ray Washburne, about the event and what donors are saying about the Republican candidate heading into the November election.
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Lone Star Politics: Sept. 6, 2026
Lone Star Politics gives an in-depth look at the first midterm GOP convention in Dallas. Plus, a closer look at the race for Texas Agriculture Commissioner. And a look at spending for the midterm elections.
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Dallas hosting GOP midterm convention
Lone Star Politics takes a closer look at how Dallas is getting ready to host the GOP midterm convention.
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Closely watched race for U.S. Senate
Lone Star Politics sits down with State Representative Mark Little to talk about the race for U.S. Senate between State Representative James Talarico and Attorney General Ken Paxton.
