Image Credit: Getty Images Texas state Rep. James Talarico is drawing national attention after his interview with The Late Show with Stephen Colbert did not air on CBS as originally planned. The network cited concerns that broadcasting the segment could trigger the Federal Communications Commission's equal-time rule for political candidates, a decision that sparked debate about media rules and political coverage as early voting begins in Texas' 2026 Senate race. In a statement, CBS said, "The Late Show was not prohibited by CBS from broadcasting the interview with Rep. James Talarico.