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HISTORICAL FACTS: 3 - The Untold Story

Anxious Republicans watch from the sidelines as Trump keeps tight grip on cash and spotlight

President Donald Trump is embracing his inner cowboy, seeking to gallop into this week’s Republican convention in Dallas

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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

The Independent UK

Republicans blast out ‘free tickets’ offer to save Trump from Dallas convention embarrassment

The Texas spectacle later this week could prove to be a misstep for the president if he doesn’t get the crowds he wants

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John Thune notably absent from speaker lineup for Republican convention

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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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Republicans in battleground states are ditching Trump from their campaign websites: reports

GOP candidates quietly removing references to President Donald Trump amid concern his low approval ratings could adversely impact their own midterms prospects, according to reports

The Independent UK

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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MAGA Inc. cavalry arrives for Paxton in Texas Senate as Trump’s PAC places $10 million ad buy

This is the first buy that Trump’s well-heeled political operation has made for a general election, underscoring how critical Texas’ Senate race is to the GOP’s hopes.

The Texas Tribune

Trump’s MAGA Inc. makes first major 2026 midterm move with $10 million Texas Senate ad blitz

A bold move by President Trump's political faction is to allocate ten million dollars to advertisements for the Texas Senate race, highlighting worries about losing a Republican seat to Democrats. After a tough primary runoff, the Republican nominee, Ken Paxton, gained Trump's endorsement. Meanwhile, discontent surrounding Trump's economic policies and…

The Economic Times

Donald Trump Supporters Reportedly Asked to Pay $88,600 Just for a Photograph

At a Dallas RNC event, donors can pay $88,600 for a photo with Trump. The fundraiser aims to boost Republican campaigns amid controversy over campaign finance practices

International Business Times UK

Paxton’s ethical financial dilemma

The Texas Senate nominee appears to have omitted rental income and multiple mortgages from his recent disclosures

Salon

AG Ken Paxton hasn’t challenged the Trump administration over Texas’ $10-billion Medicaid cut even though he sued Biden

The attorney general won a lawsuit against the feds for withholding a Medicaid funding stream three years ago. Texas faces the same cut, but Paxton has stayed quiet.

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Elon Musk’s super PAC starts spending to boost Ken Paxton in Texas

Musk’s super PAC recently dropped almost a quarter-million dollars boosting the Republican Senate nominee, who has seen a recent surge in outside support yet continues to lag in fundraising.

The Independent UK

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 Economic Times

Elon Musk’s America PAC spends over $800,000 to boost Republicans in key Senate races

Elon Musk's America PAC spent over $800,000 on Republican candidates recently. This funding supported campaign materials for close midterm election races. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton received significant financial backing from the PAC. Senator Susan Collins and Senator Jon Husted also benefited from this spending. The PAC's actions aim to…

International Business Times

Elon Musk Starts Spending Millions on Midterms. Texas and Maine Emerge as Key Senate Targets.

The Tesla and SpaceX CEO has reportedly authorized America PAC to spend as much as $120 million to help elect Republicans in November.

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Latin Times

What You Need to Know About the $20 Billion Lawsuit That Could Change Amazon Ads Forever

Regulators say Amazon secretly overcharged advertisers by more than $20 billion in hidden ad fees. Texas filed its own separate lawsuit the same day.

Roll Call

At the Races: Labor Day reds and blues

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari, Mary Ellen McIntire and Niels Lesniewski Organized labor is ramping up for the midterms. In her annual…

Latin Times

How a Pasta Tariff Meant to Hit 92% Ended Up at Under 10%

Commerce quietly softened tariff penalties, starting with Italian pasta, as GOP strategists worry rising grocery prices could hurt them in November.

The Economic Times

Trump's midterm gamble: 30 days, 35 races, one shot to save the House and Senate

President Trump plans extensive campaigning for Republicans in competitive races. He will travel to thirty-five key contests over the final month. Tele-townhalls will also be utilized to directly reach voters. Trump will personally campaign in Alaska and Texas Senate races. This push mirrors his intense focus during his presidential campaign.

The Independent UK

Trump has been shown polling on voters’ hatred of data centers. He’s backing them anyway

‘Trump is married to data centers no matter what because it’s the only real job creator,’ a former Trump official said

Texas Observer

The Year for Magical Thinking

How one progressive Texan's blog, filled with years of misplaced optimism and disproved predictions, has come to seem increasingly… reasonable

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

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