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Texas GOP wants to know what makes a man

In the race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico, the Republicans are touching on testosterone

Salon

Outside spending blitz defined the close of Texas’ District 35 Democratic runoff

To counter what appeared to be a GOP push to elevate Maureen Galindo, who’d voiced antisemitic stereotypes, national Democrats carpet-bombed the San Antonio area with $1.7 million worth of ads.

The Texas Tribune

Marjorie Taylor Greene Issues Chilling MAGA Warning While Waving Goodbye to Thomas Massie

"The neocon controlled Republican establishment now backed by the President set out to destroy us," Greene wrote, adding that Trump's "America First" movement is willing to go to extremes to "cut the head off of anyone" who disagrees with him.

Latin Times

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Texas Democratic chair calls for party to abandon GOP House Speaker Dustin Burrows

Burrows relied on Democratic support to win the gavel last year, then green-lit a wave of conservative priorities.

The Texas Tribune

Republicans Shrug at Trump's Outrageous Corruption

Any self-styled advocate for limited government should be furious about Trump's $1.8 billion slush fund, but few Republicans are willing to denounce it.

Reason

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

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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

Susie Wiles tries to keep White House staff focused on affordability while Trump fixates on Iran and ballroom project: report

The president’s approval ratings are at a record low, and American consumer confidence is plunging

The Independent UK

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…

Roll Call

GOP Rebels Thomas Massie and Marjorie Taylor Greene Seen Together in Costa Rica

Rep. Thomas Massie and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, two of the Republican Party's most unpredictable and outspoken figures, were photographed vacationing together in Costa Rica, according to photos published by TMZ.

Latin Times

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.

Ballotpedia

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

MAGA turns on its own Texas GOP figures with racist, homophobic attacks over a unity video

The unity pitch didn’t land

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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.

Roll Call

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…

Texas Observer

Did Texas Republicans’ Restive Runoffs Imperil Their November Ballot?

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

Reason

James Talarico's Fake Olive Branch to Republicans

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

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The Texas Tribune

One in five Latino Trump voters in Texas would not repeat vote if given redo, poll finds

The survey is the latest to measure eroding Latino support for the president and the GOP after historic gains in 2024. But a polling expert said Democrats were “still underperforming” among the bloc.

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.

International Business Times

More Than Half Of Latinos In The U.S. Are Planning On Voting For House Democrats: Poll Shows

A new survey has found that over half of Latinos in the U.S. are planning on voting for a Democratic House candidate in the midterms.

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”.

International Business Times UK

Ken Paxton Defeats John Cornyn: How Ousted Senator Could Exact Revenge on Donald Trump

Ken Paxton's victory over John Cornyn in Texas, backed by Trump's endorsement, highlights a shift in GOP dynamics, raising questions about Cornyn's future role and potential dissent in the Senate.

Latin Times

Who is the Marco Rubio Confidant Taking a Top White House National Security Role?

Mike Needham is a longtime conservative operative who first entered Rubio's orbit in 2018 after leaving Heritage Action for America where he served as CEO

Euronews

Trump scores a trophy in Texas as he hunts down Republican rivals

The primary defeat of long-time Senator John Cornyn confirms Trump still has a grip on the party, but comes with huge political risks – and Democrats are excited.

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