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Ken Paxton for the Win? Senate Republicans Openly Seething After Trump Snubbed 20-Year Veteran John Cornyn in Texas

Donald Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton over John Cornyn in the Texas Senate runoff has caused Republican tensions, potentially aiding Democrats in a seat they've long pursued.

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End of an Era

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Reason

The MAGfather: Trump shows total control over GOP

Donald Trump's grip on the Republican Party is absolute, as evidenced by his endorsements in Texas and Kentucky primaries. Experience and electability are secondary to unwavering loyalty, with dissenters like Senator John Cornyn and Congressman Thomas Massie facing defeat. Trump has reshaped the GOP into a patronage empire where fealty…

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Senate Republicans Upset With Trump Over Endorsement Of Paxton Over Cornyn

Senate Republicans are anxious about President Donald Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton over John Cornyn in Texas' GOP primary, according to a new report.

International Business Times

Thomas Massie Election Results: How Will Ed Gallrein's Massive Victory Impact DC?

Thomas Massie's defeat to Trump-backed Ed Gallrein in Kentucky's primary raises concerns about GOP's future dominance and Trump's influence over Republican primaries.

International Business Times UK

GOP Insider Says Massie Was Taken Out for 'Refusing to Bend the Knee' as Trump Purges Republican Rebels

Rep. Thomas Massie loses Kentucky GOP primary to Trump-backed Ed Gallrein, demonstrating Trump's influence in reshaping the party around loyalty

International Business Times UK

Ed Gallrein Beats Thomas Massie In Kentucky GOP Primary, Pushing Out Another Trump Foe

Ed Gallrein won the Republican primary in Kentucky's 4th district after receiving President Donald Trump's endorsement, pushing out another one of his political foes within the GOP.

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Trump administration official told GOP ally big payouts are coming for Jan 6 defendants: report

Ed Martin, who formerly led the Department of Justice’s ‘weaponization’ task force, allegedly predicted the controversial fund earlier this year but assumed it would be much smaller than the $1.7 billion pot announced this week

The Independent UK

Trump says ‘there won’t be escalation’ with Cuba after US indictment of former president Raúl Castro – as it happened

Cuba’s government has also accused US of hypocrisy after acting US attorney general announced indictment of former Cuban president over downed planes

The Guardian - US

Georgia Election Results: Brad Raffensperger Defeated as Trump Allies Complete Total Takeover of State GOP

Georgia's latest Republican primaries have ousted Brad Raffensperger and other Trump critics, installing a slate of MAGA‑aligned candidates from governor to Congress.

International Business Times UK

The Texas runoff stakes aren’t so high

Both potential GOP candidates have torn each other down, and are now equally competitive in the general election

Salon

Texas’ GOP Senate runoff pits an old guard-backed institutionalist against a Trump-picked flamethrower

The GOP establishment has gone to bat for John Cornyn, touting the statesmanship and Washington know-how that make him a favorite of his colleagues and a pariah among Paxton’s base.

The Texas Tribune

The White House push for $1 billion in security funds is facing GOP opposition

Republicans are facing internal party opposition to a one billion dollar White House security funding plan. This proposal includes money for the president's new ballroom. Several Republican senators question the cost amid economic concerns for citizens. The White House and Secret Service are pushing for the funds. Discussions continue to…

The Economic Times

For JD Vance and Marco Rubio, the road to 2028 takes a turn through the White House briefing room

Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are using White House press briefings to showcase their political skills. These high-profile appearances are seen as early steps towards a potential 2028 presidential run. President Donald Trump is observing their performances, comparing them like contestants on his former show.

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Dems slam Maureen Galindo’s comments as antisemitic in TX-35 runoff

Some party leaders are also also alleging GOP interference on behalf of Galindo, who said she would “turn Karnes ICE Detention Center into a prison for American Zionists” if elected.

Roll Call

GOP Senate primaries in Georgia and Alabama head to June runoffs

The Republican primaries for Senate in Georgia and Alabama are heading to runoffs next month after no candidate took a majority of the vote in Tuesday’s respective primaries. In the Republican race in Georgia to take on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff, Rep. Mike Collins and former football coach Derek Dooley…

The Independent UK

Trump's grip on the GOP on display in Kentucky as primaries are held in six states, in photos

Primary elections are being held in Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon and Pennsylvania on Tuesday. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

Roll Call

Matchups for 4 battleground House races are set in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Democrats on Tuesday picked their nominees for a handful of House races that could help determine control of the chamber this fall. Bob Brooks, a union leader and retired firefighter, won the Democratic primary to challenge freshman Republican Rep. Ryan Mackenzie in Pennsylvania’s 7th District in what was the…

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Kentucky election results: Did Donald Trump just end Thomas Massie’s political run in Kentucky? Here's the KY primary election 2026 result

President Trump secured a significant victory as his endorsed candidate, Ed Gallrein, defeated Rep. Thomas Massie in a costly Kentucky primary. Massie, a frequent critic of Trump, faced a retribution campaign fueled by substantial outside spending. This win further solidifies Trump's influence within the Republican party, demonstrating his power to…

The Independent UK

Trump-backed challenger defeats Massie in GOP primary

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Reason

Thomas Massie Loses, Proving That Deficit Hawks and Foreign Policy Doves Aren't Welcome in Trump's GOP

If this is how the Republican Party treats the libertarian-leaning lawmakers in its midst, then libertarians should take note and act accordingly.

Roll Call

Massie ousted in Kentucky primary by Trump-backed challenger

Donald Trump scored a political win in eastern Kentucky on Tuesday, with his chosen candidate vanquishing Rep. Thomas Massie, a fiscal hawk with a libertarian streak who has publicly sparred with the president on spending bills, the war in Iran and the release of records related to the convicted late…

The Economic Times

Who is Ken Paxton? Trump endorses Paxton, putting the GOP Senate seat under fresh spotlight- Will his endorsement cost Republicans the seat?

Donald Trump has backed Ken Paxton for Texas Senate, intensifying a Republican battle. This move alarms party leaders who fear Paxton's controversies could jeopardize the seat. The endorsement highlights Trump's sway over the GOP. Democrats see an opportunity as Republicans grapple with internal conflict and potential resource drain. The race…

International Business Times UK

Who is Ken Paxton? Trump's 'True MAGA Warrior' Pick Faces Child Sex Abuse Case Scandal

Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General, faces controversy over lenient plea deals amid a Senate bid, backed by Trump's endorsement, raising questions about his tough-on-crime stance.

The Independent UK

A third of Republican voters want to move in a new direction and away from Trump, poll finds

A 55% majority of crucial, GOP-leaning independents generally oppose Trump’s policies, survey finds

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