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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.

NY Times·May 27, 2026

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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.

NY Times·May 27, 2026

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5 Things to Know About Ken Paxton, the Republican Senate Nominee in Texas

With the support of President Trump, Mr. Paxton unseated Senator John Cornyn in a high-profile Republican runoff.

NY Times·May 27, 2026

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Paxton bests Cornyn in Texas Republican Senate primary after Trump endorsement

President Donald Trump last week endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn.

CNBC·May 27, 2026

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Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro meets with Trump amid troubled presidential bid

Son of former President Jair Bolsonaro is fighting to recover from a scandal that has rocked his presidential campaign.

Al Jazeera·May 27, 2026

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Texas Republicans nominate Ken Paxton for Senate seat, ousting incumbent John Cornyn

Controversial Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton challenged Sen. John Cornyn's reelection and won President Trump's endorsement in the bitter primary fight that cost Republicans more than $100 million.

NPR·May 27, 2026

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UFC Unveils Plans for White House Fight on Trump’s Birthday

The Ultimate Fighting Championship bout is scheduled for June 14, President Trump’s 80th birthday.

NY Times·May 26, 2026

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Trump administration wants nuclear startups to use plutonium for their reactors

The U.S. government is sitting on dozens of tons of weapons-grade plutonium. It's hoping startups can find a use for it.

TechCrunch·May 26, 2026

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Is the viral ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ a threat to Modi’s government?

Al Jazeera’s @avawarrinerr explores the rise of the Cockroach Janta Party.

Al Jazeera·May 26, 2026

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South Carolina Redistricting: Senate Passes on New Map, Defying Trump

With early voting already underway, it became clear there was no longer enough support to use new lines before the November midterm elections.

NY Times·May 26, 2026

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Judge Allows Florida House Map That Could Add 4 Republican Seats

The plaintiffs had sought a temporary restraining order, arguing that the map violated a state ban on partisan gerrymandering that voters passed in 2010.

NY Times·May 26, 2026

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Trump-led push to redraw Congress maps faces setbacks in Southern states

State lawmakers reject a new map in South Carolina as judges strike down newly drawn US House districts one in Alabama.

Al Jazeera·May 26, 2026

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