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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.

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Democrats official X account turns vulgar to bash Stephen Miller

A photo of Talarico, the Democrats’ pick in a consequential U.S. Senate race in Texas, sparked the online spat

The Independent UK

Colin Allred (D) defeated incumbent Julie Johnson (D) in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas' 33rd Congressional District on May 26, 2026

Colin Allred (D) defeated incumbent Julie Johnson (D) in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas' 33rd Congressional District on May 26, 2026.

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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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Voters across 34 California counties will decide on 113 local ballot measures on June 2

Welcome to the Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Brew.

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Missouri General Assembly puts two constitutional amendments on the Nov. 3 ballot

Welcome to the Thursday, May 21, 2026, Brew.

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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

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A closer look at state-level voting rights acts

Welcome to the Wednesday, May 20, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia

Trump news at a glance: president forces out another Republican who crossed him

Thomas Massie, who repeatedly broke with Trump, lost to retired Navy Seal Ed Gallrein who was recruited into the race by the president. Key US politics stories from Tuesday 19 May at a glance

The Guardian - US

Georgia’s Republican races for governor and US Senate head to June runoffs

Keisha Lance Bottoms wins Democratic primary outright, while Republicans Burt Jones and Rick Jackson will face off

The Guardian - US

Election Results 2026 winners: Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Georgia, Oregon, Idaho

Election Results 2026: With just months to go for midterm polls, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Georgia, Oregon, Idaho elections are critical for Donald Trump and Republicans.

The Economic Times

Oregon voters decide whether to boost their gas tax as Iran war causes prices at the pump to soar

Oregon voters are facing a familiar theme on their primary ballot: well-financed Democratic incumbents looking to slide past little-known challengers while Republicans attempt to nominate candidates who could put up a fight in November in a heavily blue state

AAP

5 reasons Stephen Colbert is one of the most important satirists in American history

Stephen Colbert’s final episode as host of “The Late Show” on May 21, 2026, won’t mark the end of his career.

The Conversation

Gas tax increase is on the ballot in Oregon amid skyrocketing fuel prices

The increase was Democrats' answer to a decline in gas tax revenue from the shift to more fuel-efficient, electric and hybrid vehicles

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The Utah Supreme Court undergoes another change in structure with the resignation of Justice Diana Hagen

Welcome to the Tuesday, May 19, 2026, Brew.

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Incumbent Bill Cassidy loses U.S Senate re-election in Louisiana as Republican primary heads to runoff

Julia Letlow (R) and John Fleming (R) advanced to a June 27 runoff in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in Louisiana, with 45% and 28% of the vote, respectively. Incumbent Bill Cassidy finished third, with 24% of the vote.

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Sixty-eight members of the U.S. Congress have announced they will not seek re-election in 2026

Sixty-eight members of the U.S. Congress — 57 U.S. representatives and 11 U.S. senators — have announced they will not seek re-election in 2026.

The Guardian - US

Republican Louisiana senator Bill Cassidy loses primary after Trump intervenes to oust him

Cassidy’s bid for third term was imperiled by his vote to convict Trump after January 6 insurrection

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The Independent UK

Taco order sparks a Texas-sized debate about rising Democratic star: ‘White bread with mayo’

Gov. Greg Abbott got roasted after criticizing US Senate candidate James Talarico for ordering ‘potato, egg and cheese’

The Independent UK

Democrats back Independents over own candidates in latest bid to beat Republicans

‘The Democratic Party’s brand is awful right now,’ said Dem strategist Josh Schwerin

The Texas Tribune

Here are the megadonors and dark money groups boosting James Talarico’s anti-billionaire Senate bid

As the Austin Democrat campaigns against big money in politics, he is being supported by a super PAC bankrolled by several billionaires, as well as nonprofits that do not have to disclose their funders.

The Texas Tribune

Cornyn and Paxton bury each other in negative ads as Senate GOP runoff enters final stretch

The incumbent senator and his allies have massively outspent the pro-Paxton side, though polling points to a tight finish in the May 26 election.

The Economic Times

Warsh clinches Senate approval to be Fed's next chair as inflation intensifies

In a pivotal moment for the economy, the US Senate has officially confirmed Kevin Warsh as the chair of the Federal Reserve, just as inflation escalates. With President Donald Trump advocating for reduced interest rates, Warsh's leadership will be crucial at the next central bank meeting, where policymakers are wrestling…

The Times of India

Kash Patel grilled at US Senate hearing over allegations of 'excessive drinking': 'If you want to pop bottles, stick to podcasting'

Tensions flared during a US Senate hearing after FBI director Kash Patel pushed back against allegations about his drinking habits raised by a Democratic senator.

The Guardian - US

Democrats look to flip Nebraska’s ‘blue dot’ as state holds primaries for House and Senate races

Candidates jostle to represent the second congressional district, and a Republican’s Senate seat looks ripe to flip

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