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Why some Republicans are worried about Ken Paxton as a Senate nominee

Few politicians have garnered as much scandal in Texas as Paxton, but he has ignited the MAGA base, who see him as a fighter.
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Why some Republicans are worried about Ken Paxton as a Senate nominee

Few politicians have garnered as much scandal in Texas as Paxton, but he has ignited the MAGA base, who see him as a fighter.

Paxton crushes Cornyn in Senate primary in a big win for MAGA

John Cornyn became the second Republican senator to lose his seat in less than two weeks. A Trump endorsement helped propel Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to a more than 25-point victory.
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Paxton crushes Cornyn in Senate primary in a big win for MAGA

John Cornyn became the second Republican senator to lose his seat in less than two weeks. A Trump endorsement helped propel Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to a more than 25-point victory.

Did Trump pick the right blue for the Reflecting Pool? We asked a pool guy.

Old Glory Blue? American Flag Blue? Let's reflect on all the shades, while a federal judge mulls «aesthetic injury» in Trump's latest decorating flourish.
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Did Trump pick the right blue for the Reflecting Pool? We asked a pool guy.

Old Glory Blue? American Flag Blue? Let's reflect on all the shades, while a federal judge mulls «aesthetic injury» in Trump's latest decorating flourish.

MAGA candidate Paxton defeats Senate stalwart Cornyn in Texas primary

The president’s preferred candidate, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, has faced numerous scandals, while Sen. John Cornyn failed to excite the base.
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MAGA candidate Paxton defeats Senate stalwart Cornyn in Texas primary

The president’s preferred candidate, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, has faced numerous scandals, while Sen. John Cornyn failed to excite the base.

Texas Democrats reject House candidate who called for imprisoning Zionists

The runoff was a test of whether the Democratic Party could successfully distance itself from a left-wing candidate whom leaders called antisemitic.
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Texas Democrats reject House candidate who called for imprisoning Zionists

The runoff was a test of whether the Democratic Party could successfully distance itself from a left-wing candidate whom leaders called antisemitic.

A runoff in Texas primary will test Trump’s grip on GOP

The president's candidate, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, has faced numerous scandals, while Sen. John Cornyn has failed to excite the base.
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A runoff in Texas primary will test Trump’s grip on GOP

The president's candidate, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, has faced numerous scandals, while Sen. John Cornyn has failed to excite the base.

Trump fumes at Congress and courts for holding up his ballroom

The president bulldozed the East Wing and remade federal panels that quickly approved his ballroom project. But he has faced barriers as he seeks to complete it.
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Trump fumes at Congress and courts for holding up his ballroom

The president bulldozed the East Wing and remade federal panels that quickly approved his ballroom project. But he has faced barriers as he seeks to complete it.

Trump faces health questions ahead of another Walter Reed trip

The president trumpets claims that he is in excellent health, but independent physicians say the White House hasn't answered key questions ahead of his third visit in 13 months.
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Trump faces health questions ahead of another Walter Reed trip

The president trumpets claims that he is in excellent health, but independent physicians say the White House hasn't answered key questions ahead of his third visit in 13 months.

How this age of extreme gerrymandering is transforming American politics

Politicians, no longer content to leave elections to chance, are working to choose their voters as often as every two years.
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How this age of extreme gerrymandering is transforming American politics

Politicians, no longer content to leave elections to chance, are working to choose their voters as often as every two years.

Shooter killed near the White House was previously charged with trespassing

Nasire Best, 21, had cut off contact with even his closest friends and began claiming that he was Jesus Christ.
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Shooter killed near the White House was previously charged with trespassing

Nasire Best, 21, had cut off contact with even his closest friends and began claiming that he was Jesus Christ.

How artists want to use a melted Robert E. Lee statue to heal a wounded city

The bronze ingots left over from a Robert E. Lee statue that once ignited violence will now be part of a new work of public art.
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How artists want to use a melted Robert E. Lee statue to heal a wounded city

The bronze ingots left over from a Robert E. Lee statue that once ignited violence will now be part of a new work of public art.

Judge drops criminal case against Kilmar Abrego García, deeming it vindictive

The Maryland man was charged with human smuggling after a high-profile legal fight in which courts ruled he had been illegally deported to El Salvador.
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Judge drops criminal case against Kilmar Abrego García, deeming it vindictive

The Maryland man was charged with human smuggling after a high-profile legal fight in which courts ruled he had been illegally deported to El Salvador.

Poll shows voter confidence in economy plummeting to a nearly 4-year low

Concerns about rising costs are a problem for Republicans ahead of the midterm elections as Trump struggles to deliver on affordability pledges.
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Poll shows voter confidence in economy plummeting to a nearly 4-year low

Concerns about rising costs are a problem for Republicans ahead of the midterm elections as Trump struggles to deliver on affordability pledges.

Judge drops criminal case against Kilmar Abrego García, ruling it vindictive

The Maryland man was charged with human smuggling after a high-profile legal fight in which courts ruled he had been illegally deported to El Salvador.
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Judge drops criminal case against Kilmar Abrego García, ruling it vindictive

The Maryland man was charged with human smuggling after a high-profile legal fight in which courts ruled he had been illegally deported to El Salvador.

Pressure from Silicon Valley helped block Trump’s expected order on AI

Industry leaders warned in last-minute calls to the president that the proposed safety vetting system could inhibit development of the pivotal technology.
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Pressure from Silicon Valley helped block Trump’s expected order on AI

Industry leaders warned in last-minute calls to the president that the proposed safety vetting system could inhibit development of the pivotal technology.

U.S. bears brunt of Israel’s missile defense, Pentagon assessments show

Amid hostilities with Iran, the American military expended far more advanced interceptors to protect Israel than Israeli forces did, according to Defense Department data.
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U.S. bears brunt of Israel’s missile defense, Pentagon assessments show

Amid hostilities with Iran, the American military expended far more advanced interceptors to protect Israel than Israeli forces did, according to Defense Department data.

Trump to ease rule on climate super pollutants, says move will cut costs

Industry trade groups reject the administration's claims, saying the rollback of the Biden-era regulations would actually drive up prices.
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Trump to ease rule on climate super pollutants, says move will cut costs

Industry trade groups reject the administration's claims, saying the rollback of the Biden-era regulations would actually drive up prices.

Trump’s allies are already lining up to apply to his $1.8 billion fund

Jan. 6 rioters, George Santos, Mark McCloskey and Rod Blagojevich: A wide range of figures are eyeing the president’s new settlement fund.
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Trump’s allies are already lining up to apply to his $1.8 billion fund

Jan. 6 rioters, George Santos, Mark McCloskey and Rod Blagojevich: A wide range of figures are eyeing the president’s new settlement fund.

In Georgia, Senate GOP primary heads to runoff where electability is top issue

Georgia was among six states where voters participated in primaries Tuesday. Its Senate race is among a handful that could determine party control next year.
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In Georgia, Senate GOP primary heads to runoff where electability is top issue

Georgia was among six states where voters participated in primaries Tuesday. Its Senate race is among a handful that could determine party control next year.

At Coast Guard commencement, Trump tells grads to lead ‘national resurgence’

The president linked the force’s mission to his own priorities, domestically and in Iran, in an address at the military academy in Connecticut.
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At Coast Guard commencement, Trump tells grads to lead ‘national resurgence’

The president linked the force’s mission to his own priorities, domestically and in Iran, in an address at the military academy in Connecticut.

Trump demands Senate fire parliamentarian who ruled against ballroom funding plan

The demand comes as Senate Republican leaders wrestle with whether to include money for the controversial project in a bill that funds immigration agencies.
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Trump demands Senate fire parliamentarian who ruled against ballroom funding plan

The demand comes as Senate Republican leaders wrestle with whether to include money for the controversial project in a bill that funds immigration agencies.

Barney Frank, influential congressman and gay rights hero, dies at 86

The Massachusetts Democrat led a sweeping overhaul of the financial industry and was one of the first openly gay members of Congress.
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Barney Frank, influential congressman and gay rights hero, dies at 86

The Massachusetts Democrat led a sweeping overhaul of the financial industry and was one of the first openly gay members of Congress.

Georgia Senate GOP primary heads to runoff where electability is a top issue

Georgia was among six states where voters participated in primaries Tuesday. Its Senate race is among a handful that could determine party control next year.
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Georgia Senate GOP primary heads to runoff where electability is a top issue

Georgia was among six states where voters participated in primaries Tuesday. Its Senate race is among a handful that could determine party control next year.

Trump endorses Paxton in Texas Senate primary over incumbent Cornyn

The president faced pressure from his base to endorse the state’s attorney general, Ken Paxton. But advisers had urged him to support Sen. John Cornyn, arguing that Paxton has too much baggage.
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Trump endorses Paxton in Texas Senate primary over incumbent Cornyn

The president faced pressure from his base to endorse the state’s attorney general, Ken Paxton. But advisers had urged him to support Sen. John Cornyn, arguing that Paxton has too much baggage.

GOP senator who voted to convict Trump in impeachment trial loses primary

Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana failed to make the runoff in his GOP Senate primary five years after his vote to convict Donald Trump, which led the president to call for his ouster.
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GOP senator who voted to convict Trump in impeachment trial loses primary

Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana failed to make the runoff in his GOP Senate primary five years after his vote to convict Donald Trump, which led the president to call for his ouster.