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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…

The Economic Times

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

The Guardian - US

Knicks deny Vivek Ramaswamy as he tries to campaign during Cavaliers playoff blowout: report

The Republican Trump ally was mocked online for the alleged snub

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‘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 Independent UK

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 Texas Tribune

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

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The Independent UK

Carlos De La Cruz (R) defeated John Lujan (R) in the Republican primary runoff for Texas' 35th Congressional District on May 26, 2026

Carlos De La Cruz (R) defeated John Lujan (R) in the Republican primary runoff for Texas' 35th Congressional District on May 26, 2026. Click here for detailed results.

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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.

The Texas Tribune

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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Company led by Republican fundraiser pardoned by Trump wins $106m federal contract

There is no evidence Elliott Broidy’s links to Trump helped AI company win contract to monitor prisoners’ phone calls

The Guardian - US

Senate panel releases NIL bill, plans hearing

The top lawmakers on the Senate Commerce Committee released a bill Wednesday aimed at addressing the myriad issues with college athletics stemming from its largely ungoverned name, image and likeness era. In a call with reporters, a Republican Commerce Committee aide said the panel plans to hold hearings and mark…

Roll Call

How the redistricting battle is taking shape ahead of midterms

This extensive redistricting effort, which is still unfolding, could significantly alter the political landscape

The Independent UK

Mayes Middleton defeated Chip Roy in the May 26 Republican primary runoff for Texas Attorney General

Mayes Middleton (R) defeated Chip Roy (R) 55.2% to 44.8% in the Republican primary runoff for Texas Attorney General on May 26. Middleton and Roy were the top two finishers among the four candidates in the March 3 primary. They advanced because no candidate received more than 50% of the…

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Did Texas Republicans’ Restive Runoffs Imperil Their November Ballot?

In almost all cases, the most problematic, extremist, unqualified, and Trumpian candidate won the day.

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Jon Bonck (R) defeated Shelly deZevallos (R) in the Republican primary runoff for Texas' 38th Congressional District on May 26, 2026

Jon Bonck (R) defeated Shelly deZevallos (R) in the Republican primary runoff for Texas' 38th Congressional District on May 26, 2026.

Reason

James Talarico's Fake Olive Branch to Republicans

The Democratic candidate dresses up a negative, partisan appeal as genuine moderation.

International Business Times UK

Trump Seals Bitter Month of Political Revenge as Ken Paxton Topples Senator John Cornyn in Texas Runoff

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has won the Republican Senate nomination, defeating incumbent Senator John Cornyn in another primary victory for candidates backed by President Trump.

The Independent UK

Republican heckled during his own town hall as crowd raises alarms over Trump’s slush fund and Iran war

The Nebraska Republican has faced heckles and jeers at previous town halls when forced to defend Trump’s agenda

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The Guardian - US

Trump’s grip on the Republican party has never been tighter. Will Democrats take Texas from its grasp?

The US president’s backing of Maga extremists turns off the very voters Republicans need to win over in the midterms

Texas Observer

They’re Mostly Anglo. They’re Largely from Austin. And They Just Might Have a Shot.

Led by James Talarico, a relatively well-qualified Democratic slate—one that poorly reflects the state's demography and geography—might have gotten its most important boost from the Republican side on Tuesday.

The Guardian - US

Trump ramps up attacks on Talarico after Paxton’s Texas Senate runoff win

Donald Trump moves quickly to unite Republicans behind the Texas attorney general as Democrats eye rare opening

The Conversation

Trump’s primary challenges to his Republican foes make GOP nervous in run up to midterms

Two days before registered Republicans voted in the party’s primary election in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District on May 20, Donald Trump called the incumbent representative, Thomas Massie, “the worst Republican congressman in history”.

The Independent UK

Republican senator slips up on air and says ‘President Trump’s regime’

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The Economic Times

Is US military running out of Tomahawk cruise missiles, Patriot, THAAD interceptors after using advanced weapons in Iran war? Analysis reveals shocking findings

Washington think tank analysis factors in the Republican Trump administration's historic defense budget proposal of $1.5 trillion for 2027.

International Business Times UK

JD Vance Heartbreak: White House Feud Unveils Marco Rubio Has 'More Mojo' Than Isolated VPOTUS

JD Vance and Marco Rubio are at the centre of political speculation regarding their influence within Trump's circle, as discussions about the 2028 Republican landscape intensify.

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