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Cornyn’s loss proves election rules still apply

ANALYSIS —After Donald Trump’s election in 2016, there was a narrative that the typical rules about elections were extinct. But Texas Sen. John Cornyn’s recent fate has proved that many of the political laws of gravity still apply. Last fall, national Republicans were excited that Cornyn had closed the initial…

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Cornyn, Tillis could create ‘wild card situation’ on Judiciary

Sen. John Cornyn’s loss to Trump-backed Ken Paxton in a primary last week means the Senate Judiciary Committee will have two Republican members who may feel less obligated to stick with President Donald Trump. Cornyn, R-Texas, joins Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., as Judiciary Committee members no longer facing reelection. Tillis…

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National Democrats aim to flip 12 Texas House seats under newly expanded target list

Republicans would have just a 76-74 majority in the Texas House if the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee succeeds in flipping its targeted GOP districts.

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Trump takes a hit in nationwide primaries as voters shake up the map

Contests, spanning California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, and South Dakota, provided crucial takeaways for both major parties

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James Talarico (D), Ken Paxton (R), and five other candidates are running in the general election for U.S. Senate in Texas on November 3, 2026

James Talarico (D), Ken Paxton (R), and five other candidates are running in the general election for U.S. Senate in Texas on November 3, 2026.

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Republicans balk at Trump’s attempt to appoint a MAGA enforcer to lead National Intelligence

ANALYSIS: Trump’s cold reception comes after the GOP killed his ‘slush fund’ and angered plenty in the Senate Republican conference, Eric Garcia writes

The Independent UK

Pulte pick raises concerns about DNI independence

President Donald Trump’s pick of Bill Pulte to be the acting director of national intelligence got mixed reviews Tuesday on Capitol Hill, as some worried that the Trump ally may seek to weaponize the agency. Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency and chairman of Fannie Mae and…

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Texas shows the rot is deeper than Trump

Ken Paxton and the Trump administration are throwing the kitchen sink against James Talarico

Salon

The fall of John Cornyn mirrors the fall of the Republican party

The Texas senator was emblematic of the era between Reagan and Trump, as Republicans shifted from the party of business to a cult of personality

The Guardian - US

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

The Guardian - US

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

Seeing Springsteen in DC gave me hope

The Boss took Washington back to a time when dissent mattered

Salon

Trump drives Texas GOP transformation

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

Salon

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

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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…

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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.

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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.

The Economic Times

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

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.

The Independent UK

‘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 Independent UK

Trump expresses lack of interest in midterms in latest blow to Republicans

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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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