Why do scandal-plagued candidates win? Graham Platner and Ken Paxton won primaries despite well-known flaws — and they just might win in November Salon · Jun 21
Texas Supreme Court denies request to save beach from SpaceX Environmental groups say unanimous decision elevates the company’s interests over the rights of Lone Star state residents The Independent UK · Jun 21
Inside the push to make M&Ms MAHA-friendly: Expensive dyes and missing colors The new, all-natural M&M’s will be available online from August The Independent UK · Jun 19
Paxton breaks with Texas GOP’s anti-IVF platform, saying he supports the procedure Delegates to the Texas GOP convention recently adopted a platform calling in-vitro fertilization destructive to fetal life. The Texas Tribune · Jun 18
Democrats won’t let dropping gas prices stop them from hammering Trump on affordability ANALYSIS: President’s opponents are hoping voters remember who caused prices to go up in the first place, Eric Garcia writes The Independent UK · Jun 18
Americans keep voting for scandal-prone candidates because they just don’t want the other party to win Every election cycle sees its share of controversial, scandal-plagued candidates running for office. But the 2026 midterm elections will feature two such candidates – one from each party – in two of the highest-profile U.S. Senate races. The Conversation · Jun 18
Texas PAC targets squeamish Republicans Moment of Truth PAC is aiming to spotlight Ken Paxton’s controversies. Salon · Jun 17
First-of-its-kind GOP midterm convention coming to Dallas in September, Trump says The Republican National Committee has not yet announced the midterm convention or its location, but it has teased the event as an opportunity to put Trump on the ballot. The Texas Tribune · Jun 16
Pat Forde: Brendan Sorsby’s College Career Is Over Because of the Big 12’s Mounting Pressure The conference’s firm stance that the quarterback should not play this season could be a blueprint for future league activism. Sports Illustrated · Jun 16
Dan Patrick Says Democrat James Talarico 'Going to Hell' Over Use of Religion in Campaign A recent Texas Pulse poll cited by The Hill found the Senate race effectively tied, with both Ken Paxton and James Talarico tied at 46%. Among independent voters, Talarico held a 14-point lead. Latin Times · Jun 15
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.” We Got This Covered · Jun 15
The Brendan Sorsby Saga Collides With Congress in a Defining Week for College Sports As Big 12 leaders weigh potential sanctions against Texas Tech, lawmakers in Washington are debating legislation that could reshape the NCAA's power. Sports Illustrated · Jun 14
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 · Jun 14
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 · Jun 14
The Texas Tribune · Jun 14 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.
International Business Times UK · Jun 12 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.
The Texas Tribune · Jun 12 Texas GOP Chair Abraham George ousted by second-in-command D’rinda Randall Randall’s supporters were animated by a mix of factors, including the perception that George was too friendly to establishment Republicans.
Salon · Jun 12 It's time to cancel the WH reality show With Karoline Leavitt on leave, Trump-era briefings have gone from godawful to completely dysfunctional
The Independent UK · Jun 12 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 Texas Tribune · Jun 11 Texas Tech QB who placed bets will not play amid Big 12 lawsuit, legal threat from Paxton A Lubbock judge blocked the NCAA from banning quarterback Brendan Sorsby despite an acknowledged gambling addiction.
The Texas Tribune · Jun 11 James Talarico launches Spanish-language World Cup TV ad The more than $800,000 ad buy — the first by either candidate in the general election — continues the Austin Democrat’s push to win Latino voters as his race against GOP nominee Ken Paxton ramps up.
The Texas Tribune · Jun 11 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.
Roll Call · Jun 10 Trump continues to hold sway in Republican primaries President Donald Trump got his mojo back with Republican primary voters Tuesday following a setback in Iowa last week when his preferred candidate lost the GOP contest for governor. Trump-backed House candidates notched wins in South Carolina and Nevada. South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham overcame a primary challenge from a…
Roll Call · Jun 10 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…