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Trump drives Texas GOP transformation

Struggles between Bush Republicans and hardline conservatives predate Trump. But he has tried to tip the scales

Salon

From Cornyn to Paxton: How Trump helped accelerate the Texas GOP’s transformation

The power struggle between old-school Bush Republicans and hardline conservatives predates President Donald Trump. But he has used his clout to help tip the scales.

The Texas Tribune

No, it’s not an anti-incumbent election, Volume 4

ANALYSIS — Even with the potential of three incumbents losing primaries over the course of 10 days, please don’t call this an anti-incumbent election. On Tuesday, Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie lost the 4th District GOP primary to Ed Gallrein in a race that garnered national attention. That was just three…

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‘Desperately searching for any sort of exit ramp’: US political leaders react as Trump announces ceasefire

Chuck Schumer attacks president’s ‘ridiculous bluster’ while Republicans cast decision as shrewd tactical move

The Guardian - US

Hardline House Freedom Caucus gains ground in Texas GOP primaries

If they win in November, Steve Toth and Brandon Herrera are poised to join the group known for its conservative absolutist approach and willingness to defy GOP leaders.

The Texas Tribune

Rep. Dan Crenshaw says culture of misinformation fueled his primary loss: “The truth didn’t matter”

The fourth-term congressman, who lost decisively to state Rep. Steve Toth, said baseless attacks about his alleged insider trading and gun stances fueled the upset.

The Texas Tribune

Who is Steve Toth, the outspoken state House hardliner who wiped out incumbent Dan Crenshaw?

The Texas state representative is part of a band of conservatives known for antagonizing Republican leadership and working to push the state further right.

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How a feud led a billionaire donor to oust Rep. Crenshaw

Banker Robert Marling funded an anti-Crenshaw ad blitz — and effectively banished a member of Congress.

Axios

Trump-aligned candidates surge as some incumbents fall: five key takeaways from US primary elections

From Texas to North Carolina, incumbents fall as Democrats gain in Arkansas, signaling 2026 turbulence

The Guardian - US

8 takeaways from the Texas, North Carolina, Arkansas primaries

The 2026 midterm elections have their first results. Here are a handful of important lessons and takeaways.

Roll Call

Republican rebel Dan Crenshaw defeated in Texas primary election

Republican challenger Steve Toth has defeated U.S. Representative Dan Crenshaw in a primary election in Texas. Crenshaw was the only House Republican in Texas not endorsed by President Donald Trump and faced significant opposition from the party's hard right. Toth, a state representative, received a crucial endorsement from Republican Senator…

The Independent UK

Big money moved the needle and down-ballot chaos reigned in Texas’ action-packed primaries

Two blockbuster Senate primaries dominated attention, chaos reigned in down-ballot races and an intense runoff season looms.

The Texas Tribune

Multiple U.S. House members face setbacks in Texas primaries

U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Houston, was defeated and four other incumbents — Democrats and Republicans — found themselves in close races or runoffs as votes were still being counted early Wednesday.

The Texas Tribune

In Texas, Crenshaw's defeat headlines some tough blows for House incumbents

Massive upheaval in state that saw six Texas Republicans calling it quits or running for other offices with several potential runoffs.

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Steve Toth wins Republican primary, unseating U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw

Steve Toth, one of the most conservative members of the Texas House, framed his challenge of Dan Crenshaw as a referendum on the ideological future of the Republican Party.

The Texas Tribune

Trump floods Texas primaries with his endorsements, testing limits of political reach

While he has stayed out of some blockbuster contests, the president has otherwise spread his endorsement generously in Texas. The strategy has helped him form politically beneficial alliances in the past.

The Texas Tribune

Dan Crenshaw vs. Steve Toth primary is a fight over who’s the real RINO

Crenshaw, fighting to remain in his Houston-area congressional seat, has drawn criticism from right-wing media and a challenge from Toth, among the most conservative members of the Texas House.

The Texas Tribune

Anti-Islam rhetoric takes center stage in Texas Republican primary

As the GOP and its factions debate what constitutes American identity, opposition to Islam has become a key campaign pillar for some Texas Republicans in statewide races and beyond.

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Speaker Johnson defends Crenshaw after he was reportedly banned from congressional overseas travel

Punchbowl News reported that the Houston congressman was banned from taxpayer-funded travel for 90 days after toasting a Mexican official who made an inappropriate joke.

We Got This Covered

The Hangover: Mission to Mexico.

Axios

Mike Johnson hit with new Republican dissent over shutdown strategy in private call

"I do think we should be negotiating the ACA tax credits," one House Republican told Axios.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Republicans in Congress scaled back town halls during summer recess amid criticism over Trump megabill

Some who did host public events were interrupted by protesters and heckled for their support of President Donald Trump and his signature legislation.

The Texas Tribune

State Rep. Steve Toth to challenge Congressman Dan Crenshaw in Republican primary

Crenshaw’s sparring with fellow prominent conservatives has invited backlash from the right, but his past primary opponents have failed to capitalize at the ballot box.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Republicans vote to send GOP’s tax and spending megabill to Trump’s desk after threatening to tank it

Members of the state’s GOP delegation were among the loudest voices critiquing their own party’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.” In the end, each of them voted for it.

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‘People who badly need’: RFK Jr. doesn’t believe in vaccines but thinks drugs are the answer

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