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As Paxton asks ‘Where’s James Talarico?’ Trump urges Senate debate

Summary by The Austin Editorial Desk · As published by KXAN Austin · October 8, 2026 · 1 min read

A Senate debate has been urged by Trump. This comes as Paxton asks about the whereabouts of James Talarico. Further details about the situation and the context of Paxton's question are available from…

The source reports on the exchange between Paxton and the mention of James Talarico, as well as Trump's call for a Senate debate. Information about the debate and the circumstances surrounding it can be found through the source, which provides more context about the events and the individuals involved.

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Category: News · Published: October 8, 2026 · Source: KXAN Austin · Reading time: 1 min

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