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Trump unveils unprecedented GOP convention as Republicans fear midterm backlash

The convention will be held in Dallas on Sept. 9 and 10

The Independent UK

‘Historic Event’: Trump announces Republican midterm convention

President unveils plans for Dallas summit, in break with tradition of conventions only in presidential election years

The Guardian - US

5 Photos Of Tracy Duhon: MAGA Ally Ken Paxton Video Unveils Secret Getaway With Alleged Mistress Ahead Of Crucial Election

Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton faces backlash after being seen in Iceland with alleged mistress, raising questions about his commitment to the campaign amid ongoing scandals.

International Business Times UK

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MAGA Republican Ken Paxton Caught on Video With Alleged Mistress as Secret $2M Love Nest Emerges

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is embroiled in controversy over an alleged affair and secret property, raising questions about his political future amid a high-profile Senate race.

International Business Times UK

Trump, Corruption and the Latino Vote: Inside the Texas Senate Showdown Between James Talarico and Ken Paxton

James Talarico is betting that Ken Paxton's pile of scandals plus a statewide affordability squeeze can flip a Texas Senate seat Republicans have held for three decades — with Latino and Black turnout the deciding factor in a race polls now call a toss-up.

Latin Times

Josh Johnson on Trump’s allies: ‘He doesn’t care about competence; he wants loyalty’

The Daily Show host discussed the power of Zohran Mamdani in New York primaries, Ken Paxton’s scandals and a ‘sauce craze’ for ranch dressing

The Guardian - US

Can anyone win in Texas?

Primary losers have cast doubt on whether their respective primary opponents can win in November

Salon

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The Last Safe Haven for DEI in Texas Higher Ed?

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Texas Observer

Ken Paxton and James Talarico are neck and neck in U.S. Senate race, new poll finds

The vast majority of Republicans indicated they had moved on from the bitter GOP primary and now support Paxton. Talarico had commanding leads among independents and moderates.

The Texas Tribune

Seven senators who have served for three or more terms are running for re-election this cycle

John Cornyn’s (R-Tex.) primary loss to Ken Paxton (R) on May 26 is the first instance of a fourth-term senator losing re-election in the 21st century. Since 2000, only five senators who served three or more terms, including Cornyn, have lost their primary bids for re-election, including Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.),…

Ballotpedia

Texas Democrats look to rally behind their ticket, draw national attention at state convention

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders is headlining the event, as Democrats seek to drum up support and excitement for James Talarico and other down-ballot candidates ahead of November.

The Texas Tribune

From an indictment to an alleged affair, Ken Paxton’s controversies hang over his Senate bid

The attorney general has won statewide elections twice since his legal woes began. This time he will be at the top of the ticket, facing a fundraising juggernaut in James Talarico.

The Texas Tribune

James Talarico Demands Ken Paxton's Office Release Records Related to Child Abuse Case

The victim's mother alleged that her son's case had received special treatment because Hoffman's attorney also represented Nate Paul, a real estate developer and Paxton campaign donor who played a key role in Paxton's failed impeachment case.

Latin Times

Why do scandal-plagued candidates win?

Graham Platner and Ken Paxton won primaries despite well-known flaws — and they just might win in November

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The Independent UK

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

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 Texas Tribune

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 Independent UK

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

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The Conversation

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.

Salon

Texas PAC targets squeamish Republicans

Moment of Truth PAC is aiming to spotlight Ken Paxton’s controversies.

The Texas Tribune

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.

Sports Illustrated

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.

Latin Times

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.

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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.”

Sports Illustrated

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.

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