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Politics - U.S. SenateMay 27, 2026
Why Democrats Think They Can Flip Texas
With Ken Paxton defeating John Cornyn in Texas' Republican runoff for the Senate, The New York Times's national political correspondent Shane Goldmacher explains why Democrats may now see their best chance in years to flip the seat.

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Yahoo PoliticsMay 27, 2026
Trump ramps up attacks on Talarico after Paxton's Texas Senate runoff win


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Politics - U.S. SenateMay 27, 2026
What Ken Paxton's Win Means for James Talarico
The Texas senate race will come down to the Democratic candidate's strengths — and the Republican's weaknesses.

Foreign PolicyMay 27, 2026
Trump Accuses Iran of Stalling Peace Talks
At the same time, the White House is optimistic that a deal to end the war is in reach.

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New York Times PoliticsMay 27, 2026
Endorsed by Trump, Paxton Crushes Cornyn: Takeaways From the Texas Runoff Elections
President Trump's record of ousting those he sees as disloyal continued apace with Senator John Cornyn's defeat. Whether his relationship with Senate Republicans can be repaired is another question.

Washington Post PoliticsMay 27, 2026
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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Politics - U.S. SenateMay 27, 2026
A Blue Texas May Be More Than a Dream for Democrats
Paxton's victory for the Republican nomination and a big shift among Hispanic voters have put a Senate seat within reach.

Yahoo PoliticsMay 27, 2026
Did Trump pick the right blue for the Reflecting Pool? We asked a pool guy.


Yahoo PoliticsMay 27, 2026
Trump plays mayor at Cabinet meeting, showcasing his DC renovations


BBC PoliticsMay 27, 2026
Burnham and Streeting accuse Blair of ignoring inequality as they hit back at ex-PM
Labour mayor Burnham and former minister Streeting were responding to the former PM's 5,600-word essay.

Yahoo PoliticsMay 27, 2026
Alabama asks Supreme Court to allow redistricting for 2026


Drudge ReportMay 27, 2026
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Drudge ReportMay 27, 2026
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New York Times PoliticsMay 27, 2026
Meeting Voters, a Republican Tries to Outrun His Party's Woes
Representative Mike Flood of Nebraska is still meeting with constituents long after most G.O.P. members of Congress have concluded it is too politically dangerous to do so.

Yahoo PoliticsMay 27, 2026
Rep. Al Green defeated by freshman Rep. Christian Menefee in a generational primary runoff contest


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New York Times PoliticsMay 27, 2026
Alabama Republicans Ask Supreme Court to Allow New Congressional Map in Redistricting Fight
Republican leaders in the state have asked the justices to clear the way for a congressional map that a lower court found discriminated against Black voters.

New York Times PoliticsMay 27, 2026
'60 Minutes' Journalist Sharyn Alfonsi Loses Deal After Dispute With Bari Weiss
Sharyn Alfonsi, whose segment on a brutal Salvadoran prison was pulled abruptly in December, said that CBS News and its top editor, Bari Weiss, had let her contract expire.

Drudge ReportMay 27, 2026
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New York Times PoliticsMay 27, 2026
Two of America's Thorniest Political Issues Are Dividing an Arizona Town
Marana, Ariz., is used to placid local politics, but the town, in a congressional swing district held by Juan Ciscomani, has been convulsed by two national issues, A.I. and immigration detention.

Yahoo PoliticsMay 27, 2026
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New York Times PoliticsMay 27, 2026
Paxton's Texas Victory Opens a New Front in the Battle for the Senate
Many Democrats and some Republicans said the scandal-plagued Ken Paxton's victory could turn Texas into a battleground state that will determine Senate control.

Politics - U.S. SenateMay 27, 2026
Trump-Backed Ken Paxton Ousts Incumbent Senator in Texas
Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general endorsed by President Trump, defeated John Cornyn, a four-term Republican senator, in a runoff. The race's results reflected Trump's influence over the party.

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BBC PoliticsMay 27, 2026
Prosecution opens case against ex-DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson in sex abuse trial
The former MP has pleaded not guilty to all 18 charges he faces, including one count of rape.

Yahoo PoliticsMay 27, 2026
South African government rejects US position that there's a humanitarian emergency for white people


New York Times PoliticsMay 27, 2026
Bo French, Anti-Muslim Candidate, Wins G.O.P. Runoff for Texas Oil Job
Bo French's runoff victory gave Democrats fresh hope that they could compete for a seat regulating the state's powerful oil and gas industry.

Yahoo PoliticsMay 26, 2026
South Carolina's Trump-backed redistricting push fails in the state Senate amid GOP opposition


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New York Times PoliticsMay 26, 2026
Colin Allred, Former Lawmaker, Wins Democratic Runoff for House Seat
Mr. Allred beat the incumbent, Representative Julie Johnson, and is now favored to win the general election in a heavily Democratic Dallas-based district.

Washington Post PoliticsMay 26, 2026
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.

New York Times PoliticsMay 26, 2026
Ken Paxton Ousts John Cornyn, Solidifying Trump's Grip on Republican Party Voters
Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, overcame scandals and a significant fund-raising disadvantage to win. His victory sets up the general-election clash that Democrats had hoped for.

New York Times PoliticsMay 26, 2026
5 Things to Know About Al Green, Democratic House Candidate in Texas
He is a veteran lawmaker and a vocal critic of President Trump who is facing a runoff against a fellow Democratic member espousing generational change.

Politics - U.S. HouseMay 26, 2026
Texas 37th Congressional District Runoff 2026: Live Election Results, Gary vs. Pena
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Yahoo PoliticsMay 26, 2026
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New York Times PoliticsMay 26, 2026
Iran Threatens to Renew Strikes Against U.S. Amid Push for Diplomatic Deal
The warnings came after U.S. forces struck military sites in Iran. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that negotiations to end the war were continuing.

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