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Here’s how to vote in Texas’ May 26 primary runoff elections

Voters will decide over 30 races, including a nationally watched battle between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton. The registration deadline is April 27, and early voting is May 18–22.

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Texas Lawmakers Cornyn, Casar Clash at Austin Airport Over DHS Funding: 'Tell Your Democrats to Vote to Pay These Poor People'

Texas Sen. John Cornyn and Rep. Greg Casar clashed publicly outside Austin-Bergstrom International Airport during a press event highlighting the impact of a partial DHS shutdown on federal workers.

Latin Times

Cornyn, Paxton decline to withdraw from Texas Senate runoff ballot as deadline passes

The day after the March 3 primary, President Donald Trump pledged to endorse either John Cornyn or Ken Paxton “soon,” and call on the other to drop out. He has yet to make an endorsement.

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Texas lawmakers spar over DHS funding as long lines loom at US airports

John Cornyn and Greg Casar debate TSA agent pay outside Austin airport as partial shutdown enters second month

The Guardian - US

Trump Reportedly Under Pressure From MAGA World To Not Endorse John Cornyn In Texas Senate Primary

President Donald Trump is under pressure from the MAGA world to refrain from endorsing Sen. John Cornyn in Texas' Republican primary for the U.S. Senate elections.

Latin Times

Trump Avoids Endorsing a Candidate For Texas' Senate Race: 'I Think They Both Win'

President Donald Trump avoided endorsing a candidate for the Republican primary in the Texas Senate race, saying they can both beat the Democratic candidate, state Rep. James Talarico.

Latin Times

MAGA ramps up pressure on Trump to dump Cornyn

Activists have targeted the Texas senator in their most aggressive lobbying effort of Trump's second term.

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‘Vote nay’: GOP Senator speechless at how SAVE Act targets female voters — that’s the ‘ultimate goal’

Just one more hurdle for democracy.

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Donald Trump Takes Aim At James Talarico Ahead Of Texas Senate Race: 'Grossly Incompetent'

President Donald Trump took aim at Texas state Rep. James Talarico ahead of the state's elections for the U.S. Senate, calling him "grossly incompetent."

Latin Times

James Talarico Says He'd Be 'Honored' To Have Jasmine Crockett Campaign For Him In The Texas Senate Race: 'Always Puts The Cause First'

State Rep. James Talarico said he would be "honored" to have Rep. Jasmine Crockett campaign for him in the Texas race for U.S. Senate, where he will face the winner of the runoff between Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Latin Times

Trump's Expected Endorsement Of John Cornyn In Texas GOP Primary Reportedly Stalled After Getting Leaked

President Donald Trump was expected to endorse Senator John Cornyn in the party's Texas primary, but it stalled after his intention was leaked to the press, according to a new report.

Latin Times

Trump Goes to War

Plus: Donald Trump vs. Thomas Massie, Republicans preparing to kill the filibuster for a very dumb reason, explosions in the Strait of Hormuz, and more...

Reason

Thune eyes marathon sessions to ease MAGA anger over SAVE Act

It's a gambit by Thune to let off some of the MAGA steam over an issue President Trump and his supporters say is central to democracy.

Axios

Trump hits back at Republican Senate majority leader over Save America act

John Thune refusing to alter rules to force a vote as US president says he won’t sign any legislation until bill is passed

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March primary ensures record turnover for Texas congressional delegation

Twelve House incumbents from Texas are set to leave Congress after this year, with the possibility of additional turnover in the May runoffs and November general election.

Roll Call

Filibuster becomes flashpoint in Texas Senate primary

Texas is more than a thousand miles away from Capitol Hill, but the race between Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for the state’s Senate seat Wednesday centered on a D.C.-centric topic: the filibuster. The fight is the latest chapter in both men’s quest to earn an…

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FBI, CIA chiefs meet with Senate GOP over spy authority renewal

Two key Trump administration officials huddled with Senate Republicans behind closed doors Wednesday to discuss a powerful but controversial surveillance authority that expires next month, an issue that for years has bitterly divided privacy hawks and intelligence-focused lawmakers. FBI Director Kash Patel and CIA Director John Ratcliffe came to Capitol…

The Texas Tribune

Cornyn voices support for nixing filibuster, reversing course as he courts Trump’s endorsement

Cornyn’s change of heart comes amid a grueling primary battle with Attorney General Ken Paxton, who said he'd consider dropping out if Republicans scrapped the filibuster to pass a voter ID law.

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Vote studies: Participation up in 2025 despite notable absences

Congressional attendance was up in 2025, in spite of off-year elections, a number of members beset with health crises and the political turmoil that marked President Donald Trump’s return to the White House. In a Senate newly under Republican control and a House held by the slimmest of GOP majorities,…

Latin Times

James Talarico Takes Aim At War In Iran: 'Always Enough Money To Bomb People On The Other Side Of The World'

State Rep. James Talarico took aim at the ongoing war in Iran, questioning the amount of money spent in the conflict instead of investing it at home.

Latin Times

James Talarico Beating Both Ken Paxton And John Cornyn In Texas Senate Election, Poll Shows

Texas State Rep. James Talarico is currently beating both Attorney General Ken Paxton and Sen. John Cornyn in hypothetical matchups in the U.S. Senate race, according to a new poll.

Latin Times

Ken Paxton Would Continue Leading In Texas GOP Primary For Senate Even If Trump Endorses His Rival, Poll Shows

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton would still lead Sen. John Cornyn even if President Donald Trump endorses the incumbent in the GOP primary for the U.S. Senate, according to a new poll.

Latin Times

Ken Paxton Holds Sizable Lead On John Cornyn In Texas GOP Primary Ahead of Trump Endorsement

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton holds a sizable lead over Sen. John Cornyn ahead of the Republican primary for the nomination for the Upper House, according to a new poll.

The Independent UK

This Republican put a nail in the coffin for Kristi Noem. His next target: Stephen Miller

IN FOCUS: Thom Tillis may be on his way out. But, writes Eric Garcia, he’s not leaving quietly and has taken on Trump by going on the attack against members of his White House

The Independent UK

Trump holds the Senate hostage over citizenship proof to vote

ANALYSIS: Trump has turned the Senate into the latest battleground for his agenda with the filibuster in play, Eric Garcia writes

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