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Speaker Mike Johnson and House leadership ask Tony Gonzales to drop reelection bid

The call from party leadership in Congress arrived a day after the San Antonio congressman admitted to the affair for the first time.

The Texas Tribune

Paxton says he’d consider dropping out of Senate runoff if Republicans pass voter ID bill

President Donald Trump, who was neutral in the first round, said he would endorse “soon” in the runoff between Paxton and GOP incumbent John Cornyn and would expect the candidate he did not endorse to drop out.

The Texas Tribune

Trump Warns Ken Paxton Over Claim He Would Disobey Order To Drop Out Of Texas Senate Race: 'Maybe Leads Me To Go The Other Direction'

President Donald Trump issued a warning to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over recent claims about being willing to disobey an eventual order to drop out of the state's GOP primary race for the U.S. Senate.

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'GOP must be purged and burned to ground': Former Trump supporter Nick Fuentes vows to vote Democrat, slams Republican promises

Far-right podcaster Nick Fuentes announced he will vote for Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections, citing the Republican Party's failure to fulfill promises like mass deportations and alleging involvement in an Iran war. Fuentes also expressed antisemitic views, claiming "organized Jewry" controls America and influences decisions regarding military action.

The Times of India

Two new bills could change life for millions of Americans

...which is much needed after Trump left no stone unturned to target these specific Americans.

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At the Races: How to pass the torch in two easy steps

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including Steve Daines’ exit plan.

Roll Call

GOP Rep. Gonzales gives up on reelection bid

Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas announced Thursday night he was dropping his reelection bid after the Ethics Committee opened an investigation.

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Hegseth and Rubio were ‘at each other’s throats’ in tense argument over Iran plans, report says

Heated exchange over whether to deploy US troops to Iran, according to the report

The Independent UK

Marjorie Taylor Greene warns Trump could be the ‘real reason’ Texas Senate seat flips Blue

Former Congresswoman Greene can no longer find a single thing she likes about Trump.

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Trump removes Noem, picks GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin to lead DHS

President Trump on Thursday ousted Kristi Noem as DHS secretary and picked a Senate GOP ally to replace her.

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CVS warns it could close all 134 locations in a single state if new bill goes ahead

A spokesperson for CVS Health slammed the proposal, branding it ‘bad for Tennessee’

The Independent UK

Who is Steve Toth, the outspoken state House hardliner who wiped out incumbent Dan Crenshaw?

The Texas state representative is part of a band of conservatives known for antagonizing Republican leadership and working to push the state further right.

The Texas Tribune

How fired-up Texas Dems give Talarico a jolt toward November

Democrats showed big gains in hot battlegrounds such as mostly Hispanic South Texas and North Texas' well-off suburbs.

Axios

Trump-connected PAC is fundraising off Iran war: ‘Will you stand strong with me?’

The fundraising campaign has a list of suggested donations, ranging from $26 to $3,300, and asks voters to ‘rally behind’ President Trump

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Vote studies: 2025 sets new mark for partisanship on Capitol Hill

Results point to the changing dynamics of the Senate, where the parties have each become more partisan aligned over the years.

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GOP looks to move on from Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia

Since former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene resigned, Georgia Republicans are going out of their way to minimize her in the race to replace her.

The Independent UK

Senate votes down resolution to stop Trump from continuing war with Iran

The War Powers Resolution, which sought to mandate congressional approval before any further attacks, failed by a vote of 47-53

The Independent UK

House Republicans are secretly comparing Trump’s Iran attacks to ‘LBJ going into Vietnam’: report

‘Most Republicans want clear objectives, clearer than they are now,’ one GOP lawmaker said

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Axios

Republicans help Dems subpoena Pam Bondi in Epstein probe

Every Democrat plus GOP Reps. Tim Burchett (Tenn.), Michael Cloud (Texas), Lauren Boebert (Colo.) and Scott Perry (Pa.) voted in favor of subpoenaing Bondi in a 24-19 vote.

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‘Not what we voted for’: Marjorie Taylor Greene, once Trump’s loudest fan, is now calling Texas for the Dems in 2026

She said Trump’s "new twisted perversion" of MAGA will "LOSE."

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Sen. Steve Daines announces surprise retirement

Montana Republican Steve Daines withdrew his Senate reelection paperwork Wednesday minutes before the deadline.

The Texas Tribune

With Trump endorsement looming, Cornyn and Paxton prepare for “knife fight” in Senate runoff

The president could scramble the traditional assumptions about a runoff if he carries out his promise to make an endorsement “soon” and urge whoever he snubs to drop out.

Latin Times

Talarico Campaign Adviser Says 'Faith and Family and Jobs' Message Helped Win Latino Voters in Texas Primary Victory

Texas state Rep. James Talarico won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate after a campaign that emphasized Latino outreach and a message centered on "faith and family and jobs."

Texas Observer

Cornyn and Paxton Lead a Decadent GOP Empire into Ruinous Runoffs

As Texas’ senior U.S. Senator said, Judgment Day is coming. But first, nearly 90 days of bloodsport.

Texas Observer

To Lead Blue Backlash, Texas Dems Turn to Austin

November's liberal army will be helmed by James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa, after the capital city and Latino-majority areas propelled the former to victory over Jasmine Crockett.

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