Michael Richardson

Award-Winning Multimedia Journalist @KLTV7 | Politics/Gaming Blogger | #ForeverNE | Admirer of Opinions | Fmr. @FoxNews @CNN @News12LI @SXMBusiness @WRHURadio

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I sat down with Rep. George Santos to discuss the charges against him, including a potential plea deal, his upcoming legislative agenda, and what he would say to voters as he seeks re-election.
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“If I were to use AI, I feel like I’d just be like an imposter."
East Texas musicians weigh in on the use of AI in music. More on @KLTV7: https://t.co/APFdxRra8N #ArtificialIntelligence #Music

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"You’ll have times when you don’t want to get out of bed,” said Lance McWhorter. I spoke with East Texans about their experience with and advice to those dealing with PTSD. More on @KLTV7: https://t.co/6uKQWWuqce

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VIDEO: Should @GregAbbott_TX call a special session about data centers? On the latest edition of East Texas Politics on East Texas Now, State Rep. @CodyHarrisTX told me he thinks it could lead to "knee-jerk reactions."

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Stuart Hene declared victory in the Tyler mayoral race over the weekend against former councilman John Nix. I spoke with Hene and his family about the win. More on @KLTV7: https://t.co/okzr8RjC3t #Politics

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Hamlet, 1776 musical on America’s founding, and several others featured in 41st season of Texas Shakespeare Festival: https://t.co/1oJSeFMKS5

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"This is the people versus Ken Paxton." Rep. @JamesTalarico calls AG @KenPaxtonTX the "most corrupt politician in America" with the matchup now set for November. Talarico will hold a rally tomorrow in Nacogdoches. More on @KLTV7: https://t.co/bdXFQ6DXXI #TXSen

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After winning more than 70 percent of the runoff vote, Yolanda Prince is officially the Democratic challenger for the District 1 congressional seat this fall: https://t.co/W86jv2PGBQ

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The Tyler Memorial Funeral Home held a ceremony Monday honoring those who have fallen in battle. Read my story via @KLTV7: https://t.co/Wst1cBjeIA

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Republican @JimWright4Texas, who is running for re-election, says improving infrastructure and getting better at permitting energy refineries can play a role in lowering #gasprices. Watch my interview via @KLTV7 ahead of the May 26 runoff: https://t.co/9oWI2fJTyI

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Democratic candidate in TX-01 Yolanda Prince says she wants to raise the minimum wage if elected. Watch my full interview via @KLTV7 ahead of the May 26 runoff: https://t.co/gYZyfGiJ8Y

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Democrat Dax Alexander, who is running to unseat incumbent U.S. Rep. Nathaniel Moran in TX-01, says his first vote would be for impeachment. Watch my full interview via @KLTV7 ahead of the May 26 runoff: https://t.co/e2Ik9J851E #Election2026

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Republican candidate for TX Attorney General @Mayes_Middleton says he would create an anti-corruption division in the AG's office if elected.
Watch my full interview via @KLTV7 ahead of the May 26 runoff: https://t.co/UaFl1s78vN

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Democratic candidate for TX Lt. Gov. Marcos Vélez says the legalization of cannabis would help fund healthcare initiatives. Watch my full interview for @KLTV7 ahead of the May 26 runoff: https://t.co/zRmvkibGNJ

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Democratic candidate for Texas Lt. Gov. @VikkiGoodwinTX says she would seek to implement a pause on #datacenter development if elected. Watch my full interview via @KLTV7 ahead of the May 26 runoff: https://t.co/owUy45scfu

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President Trump announces via Truth Social he's endorsing AG Ken Paxton in the #TXSen contest against Sen. John Cornyn with early voting underway in the GOP runoff.

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Attorney General Ken Paxton (R-Texas) made a campaign stop in Tyler Monday with early voting underway in the runoff election: https://t.co/zBCGUXF82B

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Democratic candidate for Texas Attorney General Joe Jaworski discusses his thoughts on a recent Ten Commandments ruling allowing posters to be displayed in Texas public school classrooms. Watch my full interview via @KLTV7 ahead of the May 26 runoff: https://t.co/dHZxwaDmtb

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AG Ken Paxton takes the stage at Republic Icehouse in Tyler as early voting begins in the #TXSen runoff. He’s challenging incumbent Sen. John Cornyn. @KLTV7

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The Tyler 'Distinguished Gentleman's Ride' brought dozens of bikers dressed in dapper attire together to raise awareness and funds for men's mental health and prostate cancer. Read my full report via @KLTV7: https://t.co/ohnRbzXBfU

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Republican candidate for TX Railroad Commissioner, former Tarrant County GOP Chair Bo French, has said 100 million people should be deported. I asked him why he believes that should be done. Watch my full interview via @KLTV7 ahead of the May 26 runoff: https://t.co/bpn9gQGhxj