In this week’s Party Politics, co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina break down a packed week of political moves and maneuvering. In Texas, Congressman Wesley Hunt officially jumps into the Senate race, adding another layer to the growing question: Who will win Trump’s endorsement? Plus, we take a closer look at Judge Lina Hidalgo’s complex legacy and what her political future could look like amid ongoing scrutiny.

Then, we shift to the national stage, where the government shutdown drags on with no clear end in sight — and questions swirl around whether the National Guard can legally be deployed in U.S. cities like Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland.

It’s a mix of Texas intrigue, GOP infighting, and national tension — all on this week’s Party Politics.

TEXAS TOPICS:Wesley Hunt Jumps in Senate Race.Trump's pick in the Texas Senate race.Judge Hidalgo's complex legacy.Political Future for Hidalgo.Texas GOP to censure 10 Republican Lawmakers.NATIONAL TOPICS:How to end the government shutdown.Is National Guard Deployment legal?In addition to YouTube, Party Politics airs every Friday night at 8:00 p.m. CT on Houston Public Media TV-8 (PBS), or listen every Friday at 7:30 p.m. CT on News 88.7. The audio podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts).