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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

Mayes Middleton defeated Chip Roy in the May 26 Republican primary runoff for Texas Attorney General

Mayes Middleton (R) defeated Chip Roy (R) 55.2% to 44.8% in the Republican primary runoff for Texas Attorney General on May 26. Middleton and Roy were the top two finishers among the four candidates in the March 3 primary. They advanced because no candidate received more than 50% of the…

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Did Texas Republicans’ Restive Runoffs Imperil Their November Ballot?

In almost all cases, the most problematic, extremist, unqualified, and Trumpian candidate won the day.

Texas Observer

Mayes Middleton defeats Chip Roy for Texas attorney general GOP nomination

Middleton, a conservative state senator and oil and gas executive, put more than $16 million of his own money into the race.

The Texas Tribune

Voters across 34 California counties will decide on 113 local ballot measures on June 2

Welcome to the Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia

Texas’ raucous primary runoffs end today. Here’s what to watch.

John Cornyn is trying to fend off Ken Paxton. Both parties are picking attorney general nominees. And an oil and gas regulatory race has become uncharacteristically costly.

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GOP donor now frontrunner for Texas AG

Mayes Middleton helped fund the right — but that’s nothing next to the money he’s spent on himself

Salon

GOP megadonor turned attorney general front-runner: How Mayes Middleton’s largesse fueled his rise

Middleton helped fund the Legislature’s swing to the right, and an internecine challenge to Ken Paxton. But that’s nothing next to the money he’s spent on himself.

The Texas Tribune

In GOP attorney general runoff, two hard-right conservatives spar over experience, Trump loyalty

State Sen. Mayes Middleton says Rep. Chip Roy betrayed the MAGA movement, while Roy says Middleton isn't qualified to work at the attorney general’s office, let alone lead it.

The Texas Tribune

Chip Roy gets $2.75 million infusion from GOP megadonor Alex Fairly in attorney general runoff

Roy is the only candidate who’s “able and prepared to do the job,” Fairly said. Roy’s opponent, Mayes Middleton, has been criticized for his lack of legal experience.

The Texas Tribune

Brendan Carr's 'Equal Time' Threat Against The View Is Blatantly Unconstitutional, ABC Says

The FCC chairman seems determined to impose a requirement that would amount to a ban on interviews with political candidates.

Reason

Dan Patrick picks sides in Texas attorney general, Railroad Commission GOP runoffs

The lieutenant governor endorsed state Sen. Mayes Middleton over U.S. Rep. Chip Roy for the Republican attorney general nod. And he backed Railroad Commissioner Jim Wright over challenger Bo French.

The Texas Tribune

Ken Paxton narrowly leads John Cornyn in new poll of Texas’ Senate GOP runoff

The University of Houston survey results were within the margin of error less than a month out from the May 26 election. State Sen. Mayes Middleton had a wider lead in the attorney general primary.

The Texas Tribune

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Roll Call

GOP emerges from ‘hell week’ with deep divisions between Senate and House

During the final vote to close out the House’s “hell week,” a handful of Republicans had a message for the Senate: You’re responsible for the “suffering” agenda. Standing on the steps outside the Capitol on Thursday, House Freedom Caucus members loudly aired their grievances with the Senate. Republicans there have…

Reason

All New Cars Could Have Mandatory Surveillance Tech Unless Congress Stops This Mandate

Cars are already spying on drivers. A 2021 law requires manufacturers to install more tracking technology.

The Independent UK

MAGA lawmaker introducing legislation to pave way for Trump’s ballroom

President has used the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on Saturday night as a new argument for building a ballroom

Roll Call

New FISA proposal unveiled in House

House Republicans on Thursday released a new proposal that would extend a powerful surveillance authority for three years, but it was not immediately clear if it would garner enough support to win passage in the chamber. The updated text would reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, a…

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The Texas Tribune

After Virginia’s referendum, the Texas-ignited redistricting war is looking like a wash

Most Texas Republicans remained supportive of their state’s redraw even as their gains have been wiped out by California and Virginia.

The Mary Sue

Rep. Chip Roy proposes the racist ‘MAMDANI Act’ to Congress

Rep. Chip Roy from Texas introduced a racist bill to Congress. Named the ‘MAMDANI Act,’ the bill aims to take extreme measures against perceived terrorists. But is Roy’s bill achievable or just a poor attempt at grabbing headlines?

Latin Times

GOP Lawmaker Proposes 'MAMDANI Act' Targeting Migrants Linked to Socialism, Communism and 'Islamic Fundamentalist' Groups

The bill's scope extends to individuals who produce or distribute materials supporting those ideologies

The Texas Tribune

Texas AG runoff: Mayes Middleton and Chip Roy weigh in on election integrity, lawsuits and more

Texas’ next top lawyer will take over a key driver of the conservative legal movement. We revisited the major issues in an updated Q&A with the two remaining Republican candidates.

Fortune

Chip Roy introduces the Mamdani Act to punish immigrants for ideology—including socialism and Marxism

The act expands on existing immigration law that bans the entry of any immigrant affiliated with the Communist Party. Roy’s act expands it to Marxism, socialism, and Islamists.

International Business Times UK

Lawmaker Introduces MAMDANI Act Aimed at Denaturalising Immigrants Involved In Marxist Or Islamic Fundamentalist Doctrines

A Texas congressman introduced the MAMDANI Act, targeting immigrants with socialist or Islamic ties, named after NYC's mayor. The bill faces legal scrutiny and lacks Democratic support.

The Independent UK

MAGA lawmaker proposes MAMDANI law to deport any citizen who ‘advocates for socialism and communism’

Far-right Rep. Chip Roy targets Democratic Socialists of America in latest anti-immigrant bill aimed at GOP’s political opponents

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