Ted Cruz Calls Tallarico Extreme as Texas Senate Race Tightens

Senator Ted Cruz warns that Democrat James Tallarico is too extreme for Texas as polls show a close race against Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton. The hosts analyze Cruz's specific criticisms and explain why Republican control of the Senate remains essential for confirming federal judges. Canada has begun enforcing retaliatory tariffs on U.S. steel, aluminum, and farm products while the panel examines the history behind the U.S.-Canada trade dispute. The program also covers a report that the Pentagon initially withheld combat death benefits from families of service members killed in the Iran conflict, and notes that Vice President J.D. Vance intervened. The roundtable wrestles with how Christian conservatives should weigh candidate character against pressing policy concerns. The hour also features Young America's Foundation 9/11 Never Forget campus initiative and Don Wildman's commentary on spiritual wholeness amid anxiety.