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Texas Senate poll, Kansas fight, Qatar in Tehran

Fox News has the Texas Senate race tied at forty-nine percent among likely voters, while other polls give Talarico a narrow edge; no Texas Democrat has won statewide since 1994.

On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Gloria Vance on BBN This Morning
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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA new Fox News poll has Texas Senate candidates James Talarico and Ken Paxton tied at forty-nine percent each among likely voters, while a Texas Southern University poll has Talarico ahead forty-nine to forty-seven.

  2. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorA Qatari delegation landed in Tehran today for more talks, days after Vice President Vance sent a letter asking to resume direct negotiations.

  3. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIran's state news agency says the visit covers bilateral relations and regional developments.

  4. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorIn other news, President Trump says Kansas Democrat Adam Hamilton, a pastor, is no moderate and will vote for Chuck Schumer.

  5. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHe called him a radical left phony at a rally near Wichita.

  6. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorA pastor who founded a church and still can't get a sermon past the White House.

  7. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAnd a new Kim Kardashian biography says she shrugged off warnings that visiting Trump would end her career.

  8. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe author interviewed her three times over five years. Her career seems to be fine.

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  1. Bolsonaro enters US, DoorDash buys Instacart, Alaska Senate fight · The New York Times
  2. Obama-era Omar probe, Peltola seating, Amazon cloud surge · Fox News
  3. Trump snaps at reporter over canceled Kansas trip: 'You look like… · New York Post
  4. Trump rallies in South Carolina as Senate race tightens · CBS News
  5. Vance Stumps for Paxton in Texas US Senate Race · Newsmax
  6. Trump pushes Alaska Senate probes; Kelly, Vance, NYC Marathon · NBC News
  7. Texas Senate poll, Kansas fight, Qatar in Tehran (this story)

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