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Judy Banks

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Judy Banks is a senior national election reporter for Times Media Service, based in the Houston bureau. Banks covers elections and politics across the United States, following campaigns, candidates, election developments, political disputes and national policy debates. Banks holds a master's degree in journalism and grew up in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Stories by Judy Banks

16 stories

  1. September 2026

    1 story: 1 explainer

  2. Sat

    Explainer · Business and Finance · Washington DC

    What Cato’s $212 trillion estimate for the DSA platform does — and does not — show

    A Cato Institute report estimates nine DSA platform proposals could add $71 trillion to $212 trillion in federal spending over 10 years.

  3. August 2026

    4 stories: 4 explainers

  4. Sat

    Explainer · Business and Finance · Washington DC

    U.S.-Canada trade talks suspended as Carney vows matching tariffs dollar for dollar

  5. Wed

    Explainer · Election · Michigan

    Michigan Senate campaign clash follows Rogers video featuring vintage Ford pickup

  6. Sat

    Explainer · Politics · Texas

    Texas ruling blocks enforcement of key federal gun-registration rules for covered parties

    Certain gun owners and groups can now acquire suppressors without federal registration after a Texas judge blocked key NFA requirements.

  7. Fri

    Explainer · Election · Washington DC

    Lawsuit seeks to keep Maryland redistricting amendment off November ballot

  8. July 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  9. Sun

    News: Election · United States

    Talarico and Paxton pitch border-security plans as Texas Senate race turns to South Texas

  10. June 2026

    1 story: 1 investigation

  11. Sun

    Investigation · Business and Finance · United States

    BlackRock’s SOXX rides AI chip boom, but the exact 2026 gain cited in market coverage is only partly documented

    BlackRock's SOXX ETF rose in 2026 as IDC forecast the chip market to top $1 trillion, though some YTD return figures remain unverified.

  12. April 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  13. Tue

    News: Election · United States

    WV Party Switching: 68K Voters Change Affiliation for 2024 Primary

  14. January 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  15. Sat

    News: Election · Phoenix, Arizona

    JD Vance Dominates TPUSA AmericaFest 2025 Poll for 2028 GOP Nominee

  16. December 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  17. Wed

    News: Election · United States

    GOP Nears Voter Registration Lead in North Carolina

  18. November 2025

    4 stories: 4 news stories

  19. Sun

    News: Politics · United States

    MTG Apologizes: ‘Toxic Politics’ Amid Trump Feud, Threats Rise

  20. Sun

    News: Election · California

    DOJ Sues Newsom: California Racial Gerrymandering Lawsuit

  21. Fri

    News: Election · United States

    Trump Withdraws Endorsement of Marjorie Taylor Greene

    Donald Trump has publicly withdrawn his endorsement of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, labeling her a "ranting lunatic" and accusing her of disloyalty. This marks a major…

  22. Mon

    News: Election · New York City, New York

    Trump Endorses Cuomo for NYC Mayor, Threatens Federal Funds

  23. October 2025

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  24. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    Erika Kirk Delivers Emotional Tribute to Charlie Kirk at Ole Miss

  25. Mon

    News: Politics · United States

    Winsome Sears Racist Heckling at JMU Game Sparks Outrage