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Reason

Texas votes in high-stakes primaries in test of appetite for change under Trump

Nominees for key Senate seat to be set while voters choose in congressional contests reshaped by GOP gerrymander

The Guardian - US

'Immediately freeze all H-1Bs': Texas gunman came on a tourist visa but over 70 Republicans ask Congress to halt all immigration

In a reaction to the 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne shooting two people and injuring 14 others in downtown Austin after US struck Iran, over 70 Texas Republicans have now signed a letter to Congress asking to stop all immigration, including that of H-1B, a specialty work visa, as "we must know…

The Times of India

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Polls close today in the Texas primaries. Here are five things to watch.

This Tuesday, Tribune reporters are watching two blockbuster Senate primaries, an open attorney general seat, and more high-stakes, competitive races up and down the Texas ballot.

The Texas Tribune

Trump floods Texas primaries with his endorsements, testing limits of political reach

While he has stayed out of some blockbuster contests, the president has otherwise spread his endorsement generously in Texas. The strategy has helped him form politically beneficial alliances in the past.

The Texas Tribune

Nancy Mace Ethics Investigation: Alleged $9,500 Housing Overcharge Tied to Former Fiancé Sparks Lawmaker Outrage

GOP Rep. Nancy Mace under House Ethics Committee investigation for $9,500 reimbursement overcharge, raising concerns over congressional spending transparency amid her South Carolina governor campaign.

International Business Times UK

'Shut it Down': Far-right Influencer Nick Fuentes Accuses Trump of Burying Epstein Files for War

Nick Fuentes attacks Trump over Iran strikes, exposing deep MAGA rift as 2026 midterms loom. Discover the far-right's internal conflict and its impact on the GOP.

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At the Races: Time for Texas

Midterm elections 2026: Here’s what you need to know about the key primary races taking place Tuesday in Texas and North Carolina.

Roll Call

5 times Trump pushed Congress aside to take control

The strikes on Iran are the latest way Trump sidestepped the GOP-controlled legislature.

Axios

Republican meddling roils Senate Democratic primary in final days

A super PAC supporting James Talarico is running ads online warning that the GOP is “boosting” Jasmine Crockett. Her spokesperson said Republicans “who underestimate her do so at their own peril.”

The Texas Tribune

Top Republicans Reportedly Believe James Talarico Has An Edge Over Jasmine Crockett In Texas Democratic Primary And Will Be Tougher To Beat

Top Republicans believe that state Rep. James Talarico has an edge over Rep. Jasmine Crockett in Texas' Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate, and that he will be tougher to beat by whoever becomes the GOP's candidate in the state's general election.

Latin Times

Republicans send mixed signals on Trump’s Iran war objectives

Trump cites need to take out Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, missile systems, navy and ability to support violent proxy groups.

Roll Call

Attacking Iran ‘won’t make the Epstein files go away,’ Republican lawmaker warns Trump

GOP Rep. Thomas Massie accuses President Donald Trump of attempting to distract from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal by launching new offensive overseas

The Independent UK

GOP insiders fretting about Texas Senate primary

Competitive races in both parties' primaries Tuesday — and the national headwinds facing Republicans — have blown up all assumptions.

Axios

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The Texas Tribune

Political fighting pervades Texas politicians’ responses to Austin shooting

Days out from the March primary, Republicans called for changes to immigration law. Democrats repeated their calls for stricter gun laws.

The Independent UK

GOP’s victory in getting to grill Clintons over Epstein will backfire on them with Trump eventually forced to testify, Democrats warn

Democrat warns that Trump will not be able to evade testimony as he did following January 6 committee’s subpoena attempt in 2022

The Texas Tribune

Texas Democrats prepare to decide party’s future after divisive, epic Senate primary

Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico face off in the state’s first blockbuster Democratic primary in decades. The race will likely conclude Tuesday, with the outside chance of a runoff.

The Texas Tribune

Texas’ Republican Senate primary is a battle of conservative titans

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, Attorney General Ken Paxton and U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt are competing to be the Republican nominee come November, with stakes that will be felt across Texas and in Washington.

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Latin Times

Casey DeSantis Polling in Potential Florida Gubernatorial Run Plummet After Trump Endorses Byron Donalds

A new University of North Florida poll shows the state's First Lady Casey DeSantis drawing 24% support in a hypothetical Republican primary for governor — close to Rep. Byron Donalds' 28% — but her backing drops to 12% once voters are told that Donald Trump has endorsed Donalds.

Roll Call

War powers votes unlikely to rein in Trump after Iran strikes

A procedural vote on the resolution could happen as soon as Tuesday, according to a source familiar with the situation.

The Guardian - US

Midterm ‘blue wave’ could block Trump’s agenda and launch investigations – here’s what’s at stake

Democrats hope to capture the House, but the Senate could be a heavier lift in November’s midterm elections

The Texas Tribune

Redrawn to favor GOP, Texas’ 35th Congressional District attracts competitive primaries in both parties

President Donald Trump recently endorsed Air Force veteran Carlos De La Cruz for the seat Texas Republicans drew at his request. Democrats also see a chance to win in November.

The Texas Tribune

Tony Gonzales heads into Election Day with political future imperiled, Democrats eyeing his district

Both parties are contemplating the notion of Brandon Herrera, a gun-loving YouTuber with a history of provocative comments, as the GOP nominee. Herrera says he can win in November.

Roll Call

Trump plays coy on Texas Senate GOP primary endorsement in Corpus Christi

President Trump teased an endorsement in Texas' GOP Senate primary — but he didn't say who he would prefer advance to the general election.

Reason

Don't Call It a Realignment

Trump is squandering the record gains he made with minorities in 2024.

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