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House Ethics panel launches probe of Rep. Tony Gonzales

As the Texas Republican heads into a primary runoff, he faces intense scrutiny over how he treated a former staffer who later died by suicide.

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8 takeaways from the Texas, North Carolina, Arkansas primaries

The 2026 midterm elections have their first results. Here are a handful of important lessons and takeaways.

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James Comer Says He Hopes Ground Troops Won't Be Sent To Iran But 'Sometimes That's Unavoidable'

Republican Rep. James Comer said he hopes the U.S. army won't send ground troops to Iran as part of the ongoing war, but "sometimes that's unavoidable in situations like this."

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Trump yet to endorse a Republican in Texas Senate race has allies worried

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Masked man arrested with ammo outside party for Republican Ken Paxton after primary vote

The man arrested was making a delivery to an employee at the hotel

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Texas primary election rigged': Jasmine Crockett after losing race to Rep James Talarico

Representative Jasmine Crockett alleged Republicans attempted to rig her primary race after the Texas Supreme Court ruled against extending polling hours in Dallas County. The court mandated that votes cast after the initial closing time be separated, a decision Democrats argued disenfranchised voters amid confusion over Republican-led polling location changes.

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Senator chides DHS chief Kristi Noem for shooting her pet dog in fiery Senate hearing

Kristi Noem was chastised by a Republican senator for shooting her dog and compared it to decisions she has made in federal leadership.

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Jasmine Crockett concedes after losing to James Talarico in Texas Democratic primary

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Jasmine Crockett out of Congress? MAGA celebrates as she loses Texas primary to James Talarico

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett was defeated in the party's primary in Texas Senate race by Rep James Talarico, a 36-year-old former middle school teacher. The Republican race was not decided on Tuesday, as Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and US Senator John Cornyn, the incumbent, each finished with less than 50%…

The Times of India

Texas Senate Primary 2026: Cornyn and Paxton Head to Runoff, Talarico Wins Democratic Nod in High-Stakes Races

AUSTIN, Texas — Incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn narrowly edged Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate on March 3, 2026, setting up a bruising May 26 runoff, while state Rep. James Talarico secured the Democratic nomination outright in a contest that highlighted deep intraparty…

International Business Times

Worried allies warn Trump he has to endorse Cornyn as Democrat James Talarico sweeps to victory in primary: Report

President Donald Trump has so far refrained from backing either incumbent Republican senator or MAGA challenger but may now have his hand forced following win for Democratic rising star

The Independent UK

White House pushes back against mounting questions over any US involvement in Iran school strike – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

Trump Faces Impeachment Calls as Iran War Splits MAGA Base and Angers Republicans

Trump faces possible impeachment as the Iran war fiasco splits his MAGA base and sparks Republican outrage over broken campaign promises.

International Business Times UK

Senate votes down resolution to prevent Trump from continuing war with Iran

War powers vote broke along party lines with almost all Democrats in support and most Republicans opposed

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Republican rebel Dan Crenshaw defeated in Texas primary election

Republican challenger Steve Toth has defeated U.S. Representative Dan Crenshaw in a primary election in Texas. Crenshaw was the only House Republican in Texas not endorsed by President Donald Trump and faced significant opposition from the party's hard right. Toth, a state representative, received a crucial endorsement from Republican Senator…

International Business Times UK

Twin of US Congressman Agrees To Run After Brother Said He Wants To Retire - Trump Gives His Blessing

Trever Nehls wins the Republican nomination for Texas's 22nd Congressional District, aiming to succeed his twin brother, Troy Nehls.

The Texas Tribune

Multiple U.S. House members face setbacks in Texas primaries

U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Houston, was defeated and four other incumbents — Democrats and Republicans — found themselves in close races or runoffs as votes were still being counted early Wednesday.

The Texas Tribune

Incumbents prevail in Texas legislative races amid proxy battles over casinos, tort reform

The most expensive state House primaries this cycle were proxy wars over issues including casinos, tort reform and a lingering battle between establishment Republicans and more hardline conservatives.

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U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales forced into runoff by Brandon Herrera amid affair scandal

The Republican primary was upended in the final days by reports that Gonzales had an affair with a former aide who died last year after setting herself on fire. He'll face Herrera in a runoff for the second straight election.

The Texas Tribune

Allred leads Johnson in race for new North Texas congressional seat

The two competed for North Texas’ 33rd Congressional District after Republicans redrew political maps last year.

Texas Observer

In Battle for Shriveled Soul of GOP, Congressman and YouTuber Will Face Off Again (Again)

A repeat Republican runoff sure to degrade all who participate in it, or even think of it, might create a long-shot opening for Texas Dems.

The Independent UK

James Talarico defeats Jasmine Crockett in Texas Democratic primary as rising star looks to turn Senate seat blue

‘Tonight, the people of our state gave this country a little bit of hope,’ the rising star Democrat said

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In Texas, Crenshaw's defeat headlines some tough blows for House incumbents

Massive upheaval in state that saw six Texas Republicans calling it quits or running for other offices with several potential runoffs.

The Independent UK

‘Gold plated monstrosity’: Trump’s $400m ballroom plans inundated with negative comments as public weighs in

Even a Republican congressman wrote in to the National Capital Planning Commission about his concerns

The Independent UK

Incumbent Republican Cornyn locked in runoff with ultra MAGA Texas AG Paxton over Senate seat

The race between Cornyn and the scandal-ridden Ken Paxton risks the Senate seat in blood-red Texas falling into the Democrats’ hands

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