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The Latest Breaking News from John Cornyn

Weeks after his Texas primary loss, Sen Cornyn predicts Trump will have ‘the most miserable two years of his life’

“We’ve got some cards to play.”

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Inside John Thune’s arithmetic

John Thune is rubbing his jaw, one of his telltale signs he’s tired. What should’ve been a week of celebration after muscling through his party’s second budget reconciliation package as Senate majority leader — nearly a year and a half into his tenure — was instead spent navigating hurdles set…

Roll Call

Vance reveals the one thing that has to happen before he and Usha can consider a 2028 run for the White House

Vice president won CPAC straw poll in 2026, but was closely trailed by Marco Rubio in MAGA-world belwether

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Trump endorses Maga loyalist Mike Collins days before Georgia Senate runoff

The endorsement pits Trump against more traditional Republicans, including outgoing Gov. Brian Kemp

The Independent UK

Trump endorses Collins in Georgia Senate runoff. It's his latest 'MAGA' pick in Republican primaries

Washington buzzes as President Donald Trump endorses Representative Mike Collins in Georgia's heated Senate runoff, where Collins goes head-to-head against ex-coach Derek Dooley for a shot at Senator Jon Ossoff's seat. Trump's backing reveals his ongoing power in Republican circles. Dooley, endorsed by Governor Brian Kemp, champions the idea of…

The Economic Times

At Texas GOP convention, friction overshadows talk of unity

The Republican Party of Texas’ meeting in Houston offered a look at the state GOP’s next chapter and messaging heading into the fall’s midterm elections.

The Texas Tribune

Donald Trump Leadership Crisis: GOP Senator Warns POTUS Enters The Most Miserable Two Years Of His Life

Outgoing Republican senator John Cornyn warns Donald Trump faces a difficult two years, predicting midterm losses and renewed turmoil within the GOP after a bitter Texas primary.

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Donald Trump's Co-Author Says He Is 'Demented', 'Self-Destructive' And Will Go Down As Worst Ever

Tony Schwartz has delivered a blistering assessment of Donald Trump, calling him 'demented' and 'self-destructive' on MS NOW.

International Business Times UK

GOP senator says Trump will face ‘the most miserable two years of his life’ after midterms

Outgoing Texas Republican Sen. John Cornyn warns November’s midterms will be a ‘disaster’ for their party and says the president’s insistence on ‘slavish’ loyalty is harmful

The Independent UK

Trump’s Todd Blanche nomination might force Republicans to do the unthinkable: Tell him no

ANALYSIS: Even after Trump betrayed many Republicans, and his Pam Bondi replacement choice infuriated still more with the ‘weaponization fund’ push, the president’s attorney general pick could still sail through the Senate, Eric Garcia writes. Here’s why

The Independent UK

Texas Republicans open state convention projecting unity after years of infighting

Gov. Greg Abbott is a top sponsor and Speaker Dustin Burrows will be the first sitting speaker to address the gathering, as Republicans close ranks ahead of a tough midterm.

The Texas Tribune

6 takeaways halfway through primary season

ANALYSIS — Four more states held primaries this week, marking the halfway point of the 2026 primary season. A total of 26 states have conducted regular congressional primaries so far this year, the latest being Maine, Nevada, North Dakota and South Carolina, where voters cast their ballots Tuesday. A handful…

Roll Call

Trump's Controversial Intelligence Pick Sparks Standoff With Dems Over Warrantless Spy Powers

The appointment of Bill Pulte drew criticism from several Republicans as well with Senator John Cornyn saying he was still "seeking any evidence of qualifications"

Latin Times

Trump Lashes Out at Thom Tillis, Labeling the Retiring Senator ‘A Loser’ After a Direct Challenge to His Top Pick for Attorney General

Tillis has demanded that Blanche condemn the January 6 Capitol rioters or risk losing his vote.

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The Independent UK

Trump’s chosen Texas candidate is locked in dead heat with Democrat derided as ‘Tofu Talarico,’ poll shows

A new poll shows why Democrats have hope of flipping the longtime solid-red seat

The Texas Tribune

Talarico lands endorsement from lawyer who defended Paxton in impeachment, securities fraud cases

Dan Cogdell, who represented Paxton for nearly a decade in two high-profile cases, said his former client “has lost sight of his core mission.”

Axios

Thune hits breaking point with Trump

The Senate majority leader has publicly aired his disagreements with Trump lately.

Axios

How the Talarico-Paxton race could play out

Talarico links the affordability crisis with corruption, while Paxton frames the Democrat as out of touch.

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The Economic Times

Trump faces new Republican resistance in Congress as midterm pressures build

Republican lawmakers are increasingly breaking with President Trump, rebuking his policies on Iran, funding, and domestic spying. Despite Democratic skepticism, a growing coalition of Republicans, including those Trump has opposed, are showing a willingness to defy him, potentially threatening his agenda before Election Day.

The Independent UK

Texas senator drops push to name highway after Trump after president backed his primary foe

John Cornyn says he is looking forward to ‘working in the private sector’ once his term ends in January

The Texas Tribune

Eight Senate Republicans broke ranks this week. John Cornyn, spurned by Trump in his primary, didn’t.

The Texas senator’s defeat to Ken Paxton sparked talk he’d join the “YOLO Caucus” of Republicans defecting from Donald Trump. This week, he sided with Senate GOP leadership on every key vote.

Texas Observer

Can James Talarico Do Better than Beto?

With his scandalized general election opponent now set, the newest Texas Democrat phenom begins his barnstorming of the state.

Roll Call

At the Races: Tricks of the trade

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 Daniela Altimari and Mary Ellen McIntire Democrats are sounding the alarm on mystery super PACs with ties to Republicans that…

Texas Observer

From San Diego to Plano, Islamophobia Has Consequences

In Texas and beyond, Republican leaders continue to peddle dangerous lies trying to falsely cast Muslims as the “other.”

The Independent UK

‘Perturbed’ by Bibi, bullish on midterms and a ‘study’ of Vance and Rubio: 5 things we learned from Trump’s podcast interview

The president also shared his thoughts on nominating Todd Blanche for attorney general after he ousted Pam Bondi

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