James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for Senate in Texas, accused his Republican opponent, Ken Paxton, of ignoring survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse. Talarico is one of the Democrats' top hopes for flipping a Senate seat in Texas, which would help the party gain a majority in the chamber. As the November midterm elections approach, Democrats are increasing pressure on Republicans, especially in light of Donald Trump’s longstanding ties to Epstein, a convicted sex offender. Talarico highlighted that survivors had requested to meet with Paxton, the Texas attorney general, but he had refused. "Ken Paxton has two choices: he can stand with these survivors and get justice, or he can continue to cover up Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse. The choice is entirely his," Talarico said. The "Epstein exhibit," a collection of documents related to Epstein’s abuse cases, was displayed in Dallas this week. The exhibit, previously shown in New York, includes files released by the government, though critics argue that some documents revealed victims’ names and that other materials have been withheld. Sharlene Rochard, a survivor of Epstein’s abuse, emphasized the need for full transparency. "Questions remain about what hasn’t been released and why. Releasing only half of the documents is not transparency, and it cannot be where accountability ends," she said. Rochard urged people to follow the evidence wherever it leads, even if it points to powerful individuals. Democrats continued to focus on Trump’s relationship with Epstein, even as they criticized Trump’s recent promises. During a speech, Trump announced a $5,000 "dividend" for every U.S. adult if Republicans win control of both the House and Senate in November. Beto O’Rourke, a former congressman and presidential candidate, called the proposal a "gimmick" and a "bribe," noting that Trump has a history of unfulfilled promises. "It adds to the stink of desperation that is emanating from that convention center," O’Rourke said. Meanwhile, Madeleine Dean, a Democratic congresswoman from Pennsylvania, called the Republicans’ first midterm convention a failure. She pointed to the empty seats in the arena and said Trump’s approval ratings and economic performance have been poor. "This is a spectacle really laced with fear," she said. The Democrats also faced criticism over Senator John Fetterman’s unexpected appearance in a video at the Republican convention. Dean expressed disappointment, saying Fetterman’s behavior was unlike what she knew of him personally. "My constituents are livid," she added, noting that many volunteers who supported Fetterman were upset by his actions.