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Senate Republicans finally mobilize with big money for Ken Paxton in Texas

After opposing Paxton in his primary and sitting out all summer, Senate GOP leadership is dropping tens of millions to help the attorney general play catch-up on the airwaves.

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Inside the GOP's Historic Dallas Midterm Convention: A $5,000 Promise, a Doncic Jab and a Surprise Democrat

Trump encabezó la primera noche en Dallas, prometió $5,000 y citó una cifra fronteriza engañosa. Lo confirmado y lo que sigue con Vance esta noche.

Latin Times

At midterm convention, Trump vows to campaign hard for Paxton after mocking his speech and looks

The president used his winding, nearly two-hour keynote address to try to boost Republicans around the country, telling his supporters to “pretend that I’m on the ballot” this fall.

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Trump's Double Keynote Headlines Lineup at First-Ever GOP Midterm Convention in Dallas: How to Watch 2026 RNC

Trump opens and closes the GOP's first-ever midterm convention in Dallas today. Full schedule, live-stream links, and why Rubio isn't speaking.

Latin Times

GOP convention closes with Trump, Vance talking Senate, Texas delegation blasting Dems

National Republicans branded their midterm convention as “Trumpapalooza,” with a clear goal of energizing GOP voters — and stocking their campaign coffers — during a difficult midterm environment.

The Texas Tribune

Everything you need to know about the chaotic multi-billion-dollar battle for Senate majority

Democrats have found themselves competing in states that once seemed beyond their reach

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Key Republican is missing from GOP’s Dallas convention raising questions about tensions with Trump

Thune will attend fundraiser for embattled GOP candidate he tried to block from winning Texas primary instead of speaking onstage

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Trump unleashes $10M war chest as Ken Paxton fights for survival in Texas

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Trump finally turns on the faucet: MAGA PAC drops $10M to save Ken Paxton

ANALYSIS: Texas attorney general Ken Paxton is getting serious financial backing from Donald Trump. But he’s already proven that money can’t buy everything in Texas, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK

Trump warned Texas could turn Blue and end the GOP for good. Now his super PAC dropped $10 million on Paxton’s race: ‘Our country will live in hell’

Polls show Talarico with a clear edge over Paxton

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With under 60 days until the midterms, there is still plenty of time to change the entire political map

ANALYSIS: The Iran war, Elon Musk’s cash and who decides to spend money in Texas could all be curve balls this cycle, Eric Garcia writes

The Independent UK

Republicans beg Trump for help as he sits on $403 million war chest with midterms slipping away

With just over two months remaining before the midterm elections, President Donald Trump continues to hold onto his massive campaign chest

The Independent UK

Trump needs to stump up $200M for Republicans to win Texas, senator pleads: ‘We need help’

John Kennedy says Trump needs to give Ken Paxton a fundraising boost after polls show Democratic candidate James Talarico closing in

The Independent UK

John Cornyn is raising money for competitive Senate races — just not in Texas

The GOP senator said he plans to use his considerable fundraising prowess to help colleagues in New Hampshire, Michigan, Alaska and elsewhere.

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After profane repost slamming GOP, Trump heads to Texas-sized fundraiser

President Donald Trump jets to Texas on Thursday to shovel more campaign cash into the Republican Party’s massive midterms war chest — even if he has been critical of some GOP lawmakers and reluctant to spend on competitive races. Trump is slated to headline a big-dollar Republican National Committee fundraiser…

Latin Times

Trump, Vance Split Dallas RNC Duty, but the Speaker List for the Midterm Convention Skips Latino Republicans

The RNC released its full Dallas convention schedule this week. Here's what changed since our last report, and why no Latino headliner is confirmed yet.

The Economic Times

US lawmakers want Trump to cut the spy supply chain to China, Russia

In a bid to strengthen national security, lawmakers are urging the Trump administration to curb American citizen involvement with Chinese and Russian intelligence agencies. Although a 2018 law prohibited military intelligence collaboration, civilian agencies continue to operate without strict oversight. This situation raises alarms about foreign agencies hiring U.S. consultants…

The Texas Tribune

Texas to receive at least $7.5 billion from stalled border reimbursement fund, Cornyn says

The state — which spent over $11 billion on Operation Lone Star — could receive more through a separate $3.5 billion reimbursement fund administered by the Department of Justice.

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Trump pauses controversial border construction in Texas national park

The Trump administration on Monday paused construction of a contentious border project in Texas' Big Bend National Park, as the head of Customs and Border Protection travelled to the area to assess the plans amid fierce bipartisan opposition over their potential impact on the remote landscape.

The Guardian - US

Trump administration pauses border construction in Big Bend national park

Controversial project has faced bipartisan opposition by critics who say it mars pristine environmental area in Texas

The Texas Tribune

Lawsuit seeks to stop Big Bend border wall construction

A tribal nonprofit and an outdoor recreation company filed the federal lawsuit, arguing the work threatens archeological sites and sacred grounds.

The Texas Tribune

As Big Bend wall outcry builds, Paxton does not say whether construction should proceed

The attorney general’s campaign said he wants strong border security that considers Big Bend’s “unique characteristics” — but did not say whether he supports building a wall there.

The Guardian - US

Trump loyalist Todd Blanche confirmed by Senate as US attorney general

Major win for president as former personal lawyer wins approval despite outcry over $1.8bn slush fund

Roll Call

Cassidy will vote for Blanche as AG, all but ensuring confirmation

Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana said Friday he intended to vote to confirm Todd Blanche to be attorney general, ending a weekslong back-and-forth with the White House to win over GOP holdouts. All eyes were on Cassidy’s Friday morning floor speech after his fellow Republican Sens. Susan Collins of Maine…

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‘What’s your choice between a Republican and a crazy person?’ Insiders dish on midterm prospects after Michigan

ANALYSIS: The contentious primary in Michigan makes Republicans giddy at the prospect of picking up disaffected Haley Stevens supporters not enthused about a progressive like Abdul El-Sayed. But, Eric Garcia writes, they are increasingly worried about Texas

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