
Jason Whitely
@jasonwhitely
Senior Reporter @ WFAA | Host of Inside Texas Politics | Co-host of Y’all-itics Podcast [email protected] | Instagram: @jasonwhitely
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'Federal crimes possibly were committed - impersonating a federal officer.' U.S. Sen. Senator John Cornyn asking for a federal investigation into whether President Biden's staff misrepresented his health. STORY: wfaa.com/article/news/p…

"CHARACTER STILL MATTERS" U.S. Sen. Senator John Cornyn says he will "eagerly" debate GOP challenger Ken Paxton. Both candidates vying for one thing that could dramatically change this race. #txlege STORY: wfaa.com/article/news/p…

U.S. Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett Crockett, D-Dallas, telling her constituents what to expect from the 'Big, Beautiful Bill' that House Republicans passed and the Senate will now consider. STORY: wfaa.com/article/news/p…

A big day on WFAA “Inside Texas Politics” w/Jason Whitely: Colin Allred on possible USSen run and Dan Patrick defends a THC ban, plus Ashley Goudeau Goudeau and Ayan Mittra. 9am Ch 8 or anytime on WFAA+ and WFAA.com #fxsen #txlege youtu.be/pu8IAIBWYrg?si…


"I'll make a decision soon" Former Congressman Colin Allred, D-Dallas, "seriously considering" launching a new campaign for U.S. Senate in 2026. Incumbent Senator John Cornyn already faces a challenge from Attorney General Ken Paxton on the right. STORY: wfaa.com/article/news/p…

How would a new U.S. Senate campaign be different for former congressman Colin Allred? The Dallas Democrat says expect a decision soon about his political future. STORY: wfaa.com/article/news/p…

"There's more to do." Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick reaffirms he will run for re-election and outlines at least two more issues he wants the legislature to address. #txlege STORY: wfaa.com/article/news/p…

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick defends the legislature's THC ban from critics and conservative pushback. We'll be watching this week to see if Gov. Abbott signs it, vetoes it, or does nothing and lets it automatically become law. #txlege STORY: wfaa.com/article/news/p…

As a freshman - and a Democrat - state Rep. Aicha Davis got 15 bills passed and 11 were sent to the governor. #txlege STORY: wfaa.com/article/news/p…

BRAND NEW PODCAST: If you miss Inside Texas Politics, download the podcast each week. On this episode Office of the Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick Dan Patrick, Colin Allred and Aicha Davis... + Bud Kennedy / #ReadLocal, Ayan Mittra & Ashley Goudeau put the headlines in context. #txlege podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jun…



"My education background is going to be very helpful..." When he takes over as Texas Comptroller next week, former Birdville ISD Trustee and recent state Senator Kelly Hancock will have to enact the state's new school voucher program. #txlege STORY: wfaa.com/article/news/p…

"The wheels started turning in motion over a year ago..." Former state Senator Kelly Hancock on the power play last week - to take over as interim Texas Comptroller before he runs for it next March.#txlege STORY: wfaa.com/article/news/p…

Two other Republicans - Don Huffines & Christi Craddick - also running for Texas Comptroller. But Kelly Hancock gets to take over as interim before the election. So, how is he different? And how soon will Hancock be replaced in the Senate? #txlege STORY: wfaa.com/article/news/p…



FORCING COOPERATION U.S. Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne introduced new legislation that would force sanctuary cities to cooperate with federal immigration authorities or potentially lose federal funding. STORY: wfaa.com/article/news/p…

“We’re gonna keep changing…” Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan on Y'all-itics discussing the transformation - everything from airport lounges, timeline for potential flights to Europe, Rapid Rewards points to book on Air China & Icelandair +more… wfaa.com/article/news/p… #avgeek

Today, after 38 years of marriage, I filed for divorce on biblical grounds. I believe marriage is a sacred covenant and I have earnestly pursued reconciliation. But in light of recent discoveries, I do not believe that it honors God or is loving to myself, my children, or Ken to