Trump and Democratic Candidate Hold Parallel Rallies in Lubbock Amid Texas Senate Race Tension
In Lubbock, Texas, President Donald Trump and Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico held separate rallies within miles of each other as the Senate contest draws national attention, while Israel’s election remains unresolved and the CDC warns of rising drug-resistant infections.
President Donald Trump attended a rally in Lubbock, Texas, supporting Republican Senate candidate Attorney General Ken Paxton, after an earlier event in Corpus Christi. The gathering took place less than three miles from a separate rally for Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico, where attendees voiced concerns about the economy, fuel prices and rural hospital closures.
"Ken Paxton is the best choice for Texas," Trump said, adding that Talarico is "out of touch with everyday Texans."
Paxton thanked Trump, describing him as "the greatest president of my lifetime."
The parallel events highlighted the competitive nature of the Senate race, which could affect the Republican Party’s control of the seat. Secretary of State Marco Rubio also spoke at the Republican rally, indicating an effort to broaden voter appeal.
In Israel, vote counting continues with more than 84% of ballots tallied. Preliminary results show Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition falling short of the 61 seats needed to form a government, while his main rival Gadi Eisenkot’s bloc holds a slight lead. Both leaders claim a mandate but have not declared victory.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released its first comprehensive assessment of drug-resistant infections in seven years, estimating that 19 resistant germs cause 9.7 million infections annually and result in over 50,000 deaths. Four pathogens, including the bacterium responsible for gonorrhea, were identified as the most concerning. The agency’s deputy director and chief medical officer, Dr. Jennifer Shuford, resigned less than five months into her tenure.
The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged as it monitors inflation, which rose to 3.7% in September. Economists note the upcoming midterm elections could influence policy discussions.