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Trumpiana: Battle of bluff, bluster and blunder!

Despite ongoing Iran peace talks, Donald Trump celebrated Republican primary victories, asserting his party dominance. Meanwhile, his administration faced legal challenges and criticism over various projects, including a proposed triumphal arch and a new $250 bill design. Trump also reacted furiously to a judge's order removing his name from the…

The Times of India

Republican Voters Warn They Will Flip Democrat Over Data Centres: 'My Entire Community Will Break Rank'

In Texas, lifelong Republicans are reconsidering their political allegiance due to AI data centres consuming rural land and increasing electricity costs, potentially impacting upcoming elections.

International Business Times UK

Democrats have fresh hope to win back Senate – could they really pull it off?

North Carolina, Ohio, Maine and Alaska are key targets for a party bullish after a bruising Republican primary in Texas

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Texas GOP wants to know what makes a man

In the race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico, the Republicans are touching on testosterone

Salon

Trump is hemorrhaging key parts of his 2024 coalition. But they aren’t sold on Democrats, either

ANALYSIS: Young men and Latinos who sent Trump to the White House are souring on him. But, Eric Garcia writes, Democrats have a lot of work to do to win them over

The Independent UK

James Talarico vs. Ken Paxton, the Pope on AI, and Caves

Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi discuss James Talarico changing his tune and how the Pope views artificial intelligence.

Reason

Trump drives Texas GOP transformation

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

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Texas’ app age verification law allowed to go into effect for now

A federal appeals court allowed Texas to require app stores to verify users’ ages and seek parental consent before a minor can download apps.

The Texas Tribune

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

Susie Wiles tries to keep White House staff focused on affordability while Trump fixates on Iran and ballroom project: report

The president’s approval ratings are at a record low, and American consumer confidence is plunging

The Independent UK

At the Races: Incumbents on the line

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 Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari Our friend Nathan L. Gonzales has cautioned against calling 2026 an “anti-incumbent election.” The…

Roll Call

Donald Trump Is Living In 'MAGA Mirage' Blinded By His Own Core Faithful, Political Analyst Says

Political analyst David Rothkopf says Donald Trump is trapped in a 'MAGA mirage,' relying on loyal voters despite rising disapproval, as the White House shrugs off warnings ahead of November.

International Business Times UK

Nineteen states have conformed to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s No Tax on Tips deduction

Welcome to the Thursday, May 28, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia

Trump says he can outwait Iran, dismisses midterm election pressure

President Donald Trump expressed no concern over a prolonged conflict with Iran. He believes Iranian leaders wrongly assumed the November midterm elections would compel him to reach a deal. Trump dismissed the idea of being pressured by the midterms. He also highlighted a recent primary election win as a preview…

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The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: president lobs accusation at Iran and threat at Oman with peace talks in limbo

Trump claims Iran intends to wait until US midterm elections in the hope of getting better deal – key US politics stories from Wednesday, 27 May

The Independent UK

Democrats official X account turns vulgar to bash Stephen Miller

A photo of Talarico, the Democrats’ pick in a consequential U.S. Senate race in Texas, sparked the online spat

Reason

Ken Paxton's Primary Victory Shows How Trump's Grudges Undermine His Party's Interests

The president's last-minute endorsement of Paxton was driven by his petty grievances against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn, who was clearly the safer bet to retain the seat.

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Scott Jennings tries to corner a CNN Democrat over Texas, but the response left him scrambling

A sharp divide over messaging

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‘Culture wars vs real wars’: Experts say Trump just made Texas Senate race a battle the GOP didn’t need to fight

ANALYSIS: Trump getting involved in the Senate primary in Texas saddled Republicans with a scandal-ridden nominee. But, Eric Garcia and Andrew Feinberg write, turning Texas blue still requires a lot of work

The Texas Tribune

Tala-freak-o vs. Ken the Criminal: Texas candidates sharpen attacks as U.S. Senate race locks in

Texas' Ken Paxton and James Talarico focus their energies — and attack ads — on each other as the fight for U.S. Senate narrows to two.

The Texas Tribune

Senate GOP leaders spent months trashing Paxton. Can they turn the page and unify against Talarico?

Paxton’s blowout win on Tuesday compelled an alliance by necessity, if not natural synergy, between the attorney general and the Washington groups that spent months trying to elect John Cornyn.

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Ken Paxton (R) defeated incumbent John Cornyn (R) in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate in Texas on May 26, 2026

Ken Paxton (R) defeated incumbent John Cornyn (R) in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate in Texas on May 26, 2026.

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Texas, Nebraska, Iowa, West Virginia sue ISS over ESG disclosures

In this week’s edition of Economy and Society:

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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…

Texas Observer

Did Texas Republicans’ Restive Runoffs Imperil Their November Ballot?

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

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