Brendan Carr weighed in on Kimmel’s straight-to-YouTube interview with Talarico after the host slammed FCC “threats” behind the move.

Jimmy Kimmel's interview with James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Texas' coming election, already ranks as the late-night host's second-most viewed YouTube video of 2026, less than three days after being uploaded.

Democrat James Talarico is urging Republican Ken Paxton to back a federal diesel tax suspension, highlighting policy differences in the Texas US Senate race.

James Talarico instantly named Alyssa Edwards as his favorite Texas drag queen, spotlighting a performer who has publicly discussed working with children.

Texas U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico's comments on trans athletes in women's sports have sparked debate among LGBTQ activists.

"Why are they so scared of you?" Kimmel asked.

New “I’m A Talafreako” shirts are now available through Talarico's online store. The tees, available in black and white, start at $36.

In the Texas Senate race, Republican candidate Ken Paxton is running an ad that features an artificial-intelligence version of James Talarico, Paxton’s Democratic opponent, repeating several statements the real Talarico made about religion and gender identity. But some of the statements are missing the context behind the remarks.

Brendan Carr accuses James Talarico of running a "hoax" by banking on public confusion over the equal time statute to drive clicks and donations.