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The Texas runoff stakes aren’t so high

Both potential GOP candidates have torn each other down, and are now equally competitive in the general election

Salon

Texas’ GOP Senate runoff pits an old guard-backed institutionalist against a Trump-picked flamethrower

The GOP establishment has gone to bat for John Cornyn, touting the statesmanship and Washington know-how that make him a favorite of his colleagues and a pariah among Paxton’s base.

The Texas Tribune

The White House push for $1 billion in security funds is facing GOP opposition

Republicans are facing internal party opposition to a one billion dollar White House security funding plan. This proposal includes money for the president's new ballroom. Several Republican senators question the cost amid economic concerns for citizens. The White House and Secret Service are pushing for the funds. Discussions continue to…

The Economic Times

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For JD Vance and Marco Rubio, the road to 2028 takes a turn through the White House briefing room

Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are using White House press briefings to showcase their political skills. These high-profile appearances are seen as early steps towards a potential 2028 presidential run. President Donald Trump is observing their performances, comparing them like contestants on his former show.

The Economic Times

Dems slam Maureen Galindo’s comments as antisemitic in TX-35 runoff

Some party leaders are also also alleging GOP interference on behalf of Galindo, who said she would “turn Karnes ICE Detention Center into a prison for American Zionists” if elected.

The Texas Tribune

GOP Senate primaries in Georgia and Alabama head to June runoffs

The Republican primaries for Senate in Georgia and Alabama are heading to runoffs next month after no candidate took a majority of the vote in Tuesday’s respective primaries. In the Republican race in Georgia to take on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff, Rep. Mike Collins and former football coach Derek Dooley…

Roll Call

Trump's grip on the GOP on display in Kentucky as primaries are held in six states, in photos

Primary elections are being held in Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon and Pennsylvania on Tuesday. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

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Matchups for 4 battleground House races are set in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Democrats on Tuesday picked their nominees for a handful of House races that could help determine control of the chamber this fall. Bob Brooks, a union leader and retired firefighter, won the Democratic primary to challenge freshman Republican Rep. Ryan Mackenzie in Pennsylvania’s 7th District in what was the…

Roll Call

Kentucky election results: Did Donald Trump just end Thomas Massie’s political run in Kentucky? Here's the KY primary election 2026 result

President Trump secured a significant victory as his endorsed candidate, Ed Gallrein, defeated Rep. Thomas Massie in a costly Kentucky primary. Massie, a frequent critic of Trump, faced a retribution campaign fueled by substantial outside spending. This win further solidifies Trump's influence within the Republican party, demonstrating his power to…

The Economic Times

Trump-backed challenger defeats Massie in GOP primary

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The Independent UK

Thomas Massie Loses, Proving That Deficit Hawks and Foreign Policy Doves Aren't Welcome in Trump's GOP

If this is how the Republican Party treats the libertarian-leaning lawmakers in its midst, then libertarians should take note and act accordingly.

Reason

Massie ousted in Kentucky primary by Trump-backed challenger

Donald Trump scored a political win in eastern Kentucky on Tuesday, with his chosen candidate vanquishing Rep. Thomas Massie, a fiscal hawk with a libertarian streak who has publicly sparred with the president on spending bills, the war in Iran and the release of records related to the convicted late…

Roll Call

Who is Ken Paxton? Trump endorses Paxton, putting the GOP Senate seat under fresh spotlight- Will his endorsement cost Republicans the seat?

Donald Trump has backed Ken Paxton for Texas Senate, intensifying a Republican battle. This move alarms party leaders who fear Paxton's controversies could jeopardize the seat. The endorsement highlights Trump's sway over the GOP. Democrats see an opportunity as Republicans grapple with internal conflict and potential resource drain. The race…

The Economic Times

Who is Ken Paxton? Trump's 'True MAGA Warrior' Pick Faces Child Sex Abuse Case Scandal

Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General, faces controversy over lenient plea deals amid a Senate bid, backed by Trump's endorsement, raising questions about his tough-on-crime stance.

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The Independent UK

A third of Republican voters want to move in a new direction and away from Trump, poll finds

A 55% majority of crucial, GOP-leaning independents generally oppose Trump’s policies, survey finds

International Business Times

One-Third of Republican Supporters Want GOP to Move Beyond Trump, New Poll Shows

President Donald Trump remains the dominant force in Republican politics, but a new poll shows that a significant number of GOP voters and Republican-leaning independents are beginning to look for a different path after his second term as president ends in 2028.

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 Independent UK

Trump endorses Texas Attorney General in challenge to GOP incumbent

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Trump endorses scandal-ridden Ken Paxton in dagger to Cornyn’s Texas reelection bid over longstanding grudge

Trump’s endorsement of Paxton marks second move against sitting GOP senators in 2026 midterms cycle

Roll Call

Funds to combat child exploitation added to reconciliation bill

The Homeland Security Department would get a new influx of funding to investigate child exploitation cases, including to identify victims of sexual abuse material online, under the GOP budget reconciliation bill. The $108.5 million added in a substitute amendment Tuesday would support hiring additional investigators and forensic analysts within the department.…

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‘Redraft. Refine. Resubmit.’: Senate GOP is desperately trying to find a way to dodge Dona Trump’s biggest priority

No points for guessing who is probably not happy.

The Texas Tribune

Trump endorses Ken Paxton in Senate GOP runoff

The development, coming partway through early voting, is a searing blow for John Cornyn, who finished first in the March runoff but was unable to convince Trump to endorse him.

International Business Times

Rubio Builds Early Evangelical Edge Over Vance In 2028 GOP Shadow Primary: Report

Prominent evangelical leaders see Secretary of State Marco Rubio as holding an early advantage over Vice President JD Vance among conservative Christian voters, according to a new report.

The Independent UK

NAACP urges athletes and fans to boycott college sports over voting rights

The boycott could significantly deplete rosters for powerhouse football and basketball programs

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‘’The Party’ is the problem.’: Marjorie Taylor Greene calls Republicans a ‘repulsive cult’ as JD Vance tries to fulfill Donald Trump’s new wish

“Demanding loyalty to ‘the party’ is the most repulsive cult behavior.”

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