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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

The Independent UK · Sep 7

John Thune notably absent from speaker lineup for Republican convention

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The Independent UK · Sep 7

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

The Independent UK · Sep 7

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 · Sep 5

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 · Sep 5

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 · Sep 5

Paxton’s ethical financial dilemma

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

Salon · Sep 5

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.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 4

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 Texas Tribune · Sep 4

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 · Sep 4