# Paxton and Talarico split on inflation, Iran war, ICE > Texas Senate candidates Paxton and Talarico clash over Iran war, inflation, and immigration policies. - Title: Paxton and Talarico split on inflation, Iran war, ICE - Summary: Texas Senate candidates Paxton and Talarico clash over Iran war, inflation, and immigration policies. - Keywords: ken paxton, james talarico, u.s. senate, inflation, iran war, ice, texas, senate, news, local, Paxton, Talarico - Source: Houstonchronicle — https://houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/paxton-talarico-on-the-issues-22446006.php - Read time: 1 min - Topics: ken paxton, james talarico, u.s. senate, inflation, iran war, ice, texas, senate, news, local ## Iran war Talarico calls Trump's Iran attack a disaster that undermines America's moral standing and raises fuel costs. > a disaster that, in addition to driving up fuel costs, is undermining america's moral standing in world affairs ## Paxton on Iran war Paxton supports Trump's decision to go to war but prefers waiting until after the midterm election. > he supports trump's decision to go to war because it slowed iran's ability to develop a nuclear weapon ## Cost of living Talarico plans to repeal tariffs and suspend federal taxes on gasoline and diesel. > he would vote to repeal these crazy tariffs ## Paxton on cost of living Paxton proposed doubling the Child Tax Credit to $4,400 per child and a $50,000 tax deduction for homebuyers. > increase the maximum credit to four thousand four hundred dollars per child ## AI and data centers Talarico wants federal guidelines to ensure tech advances don't outpace legal protections. > federal guidelines should be enacted to ensure that technological advances aren't outpacing legal protections ## Paxton on AI Paxton filed lawsuits against Big Tech for privacy violations and child endangerment. > target big tech for alleged privacy violations and child endangerment ## Immigration Talarico plans to hire more Border Patrol agents and shift ICE focus to violent criminals. > his border security plan includes hiring more border patrol agents and immigration judges ## Paxton on immigration Paxton supports Texas taking control of border security and suing to stop federal agents from dismantling razor wire. > he supported texas' effort to take control of some aspects of border security ## Energy Talarico supports renewable energy expansion without harming oil and gas sector. > federal energy policy should be an all-of-the-above approach ## Paxton on energy Paxton wants to deregulate oil industry and streamline pipeline permits. > he wanted to deregulate the industry and streamline the process to permit pipelines and refineries ## Healthcare Talarico proposes Medicare for Y'all and prescription drug cost negotiations. > every american could enroll in medicare, which is currently available only to people age 65 and older or who have disabilities ## Paxton on healthcare Paxton proposes $25,000 medical expense tax deduction and $5,000 for healthy lifestyle expenses. > a twenty-five thousand dollar tax deduction for all out-of-pocket medical expenses ## What happens next Both candidates will face key votes on inflation, Iran war and immigration policies in the 120th Congress. > whoever wins the race will be among the most junior members in a chamber where seniority often equals clout ## Key takeaway Texas Senate candidates Paxton and Talarico disagree on Iran war, inflation, and immigration policies.