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Ken Paxton's Primary Victory Shows How Trump's Grudges Undermine His Party's Interests

The president's last-minute endorsement of Paxton was driven by his petty grievances against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn, who was clearly the safer bet to retain the seat.

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Texas graduate walked on stage with a Palestinian flag at her graduation. Then the school called the cops on her

A viral graduation exit

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Scott Jennings tries to corner a CNN Democrat over Texas, but the response left him scrambling

A sharp divide over messaging

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‘Culture wars vs real wars’: Experts say Trump just made Texas Senate race a battle the GOP didn’t need to fight

ANALYSIS: Trump getting involved in the Senate primary in Texas saddled Republicans with a scandal-ridden nominee. But, Eric Garcia and Andrew Feinberg write, turning Texas blue still requires a lot of work

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Tala-freak-o vs. Ken the Criminal: Texas candidates sharpen attacks as U.S. Senate race locks in

Texas' Ken Paxton and James Talarico focus their energies — and attack ads — on each other as the fight for U.S. Senate narrows to two.

The Texas Tribune

Will Notre Dame vs. Texas Become the Latest Scheduling Casualty of College Football Playoff Expansion?

Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte was noncommittal when asked about the home-and-home series for 2028–29.

Sports Illustrated

Gov. Greg Abbott to Texas colleges: Don’t increase tuition, fees

The governor said undergraduate tuition and fees should stay frozen after some public university systems weighed increases.

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MAGA turns on its own Texas GOP figures with racist, homophobic attacks over a unity video

The unity pitch didn’t land

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Carlos De La Cruz (R) defeated John Lujan (R) in the Republican primary runoff for Texas' 35th Congressional District on May 26, 2026

Carlos De La Cruz (R) defeated John Lujan (R) in the Republican primary runoff for Texas' 35th Congressional District on May 26, 2026. Click here for detailed results.

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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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Senate GOP leaders spent months trashing Paxton. Can they turn the page and unify against Talarico?

Paxton’s blowout win on Tuesday compelled an alliance by necessity, if not natural synergy, between the attorney general and the Washington groups that spent months trying to elect John Cornyn.

The Texas Tribune

Texas homeowner’s anti-Donald Trump signs are so wild, the internet is convinced he’s lost it completely

Dude’s full of hot takes.

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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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Texas, Nebraska, Iowa, West Virginia sue ISS over ESG disclosures

In this week’s edition of Economy and Society:

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Mayes Middleton defeated Chip Roy in the May 26 Republican primary runoff for Texas Attorney General

Mayes Middleton (R) defeated Chip Roy (R) 55.2% to 44.8% in the Republican primary runoff for Texas Attorney General on May 26. Middleton and Roy were the top two finishers among the four candidates in the March 3 primary. They advanced because no candidate received more than 50% of the…

The Guardian - US

Catholic priest said ‘we are but men’ when challenged over sex with spiritual directee, court hears

Anthony Odiong, 57, charged in Texas with exploiting status to pursue sex with vulnerable female congregants

Texas Observer

Did Texas Republicans’ Restive Runoffs Imperil Their November Ballot?

In almost all cases, the most problematic, extremist, unqualified, and Trumpian candidate won the day.

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Jon Bonck (R) defeated Shelly deZevallos (R) in the Republican primary runoff for Texas' 38th Congressional District on May 26, 2026

Jon Bonck (R) defeated Shelly deZevallos (R) in the Republican primary runoff for Texas' 38th Congressional District on May 26, 2026.

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James Talarico's Fake Olive Branch to Republicans

The Democratic candidate dresses up a negative, partisan appeal as genuine moderation.

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Incumbent Christian Menefee (D) defeated incumbent Al Green (D) in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas' 18th Congressional District on May 26, 2026

Incumbent Christian Menefee (D) defeated incumbent Al Green (D) in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas' 18th Congressional District on May 26, 2026.

The Independent UK

Police in ‘hop pursuit’ of runaway kangaroo through Texas neighbourhood

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Trump sends crushing message to Republicans: ‘I don’t care about the midterms’

President’s comments came less than a day after scandal-plagued Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton knocked off incumbent Republican senator John Cornyn in a costly primary battle

The Independent UK

US Supreme Court settles long-running water dispute over dwindling Rio Grande

The U.S. Supreme Court has adopted a settlement designed to end a long-running feud over management of one of North America’s longest rivers

The Texas Tribune

Hill Country ranch with caves, cliffs and lake will become Texas’ second-largest state park

The 54,000-acre Silver Lake Ranch, straddling Kinney and Edwards counties, has a 30-acre spring-fed lake. An opening date hasn’t been determined.

International Business Times UK

Trump Seals Bitter Month of Political Revenge as Ken Paxton Topples Senator John Cornyn in Texas Runoff

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has won the Republican Senate nomination, defeating incumbent Senator John Cornyn in another primary victory for candidates backed by President Trump.

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