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Trump-Backed Paxton Wins Texas GOP Primary

Ken Paxton, endorsed by Donald Trump, won the Texas Republican primary, defeating incumbent John Cornyn. This victory came despite allegations surrounding Paxton and a heated campaign.

26 May, 04:02 — 27 May, 02:05
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APVery High1d ago

Cornyn tries to hold on to Texas Senate seat in runoff with Paxton, the latest test of Trump's power - AP News

Cornyn tries to hold on to Texas Senate seat in runoff with Paxton, the latest test of Trump's power  AP News

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bloombergHigh8h ago

Trump Pick Paxton Beats Cornyn in Texas Primary, DDHQ Projects - Bloomberg.com

Trump Pick Paxton Beats Cornyn in Texas Primary, DDHQ Projects  Bloomberg.com

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wsjHigh8h ago

Paxton Wins Texas Republican Primary After Trump Endorsement - WSJ

Paxton Wins Texas Republican Primary After Trump Endorsement  WSJ

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le-mondeHigh7h ago

Trump-backed Paxton wins Texas Senate runoff

Ken Paxton, Texas's attorney general, has survived years of legal, ethical and personal scandal, including a 2023 impeachment by the Republican-led Texas House, along with allegations of bribery and misconduct.

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wapoMostly Factual1d ago

Texans go to the polls in Senate primary runoff that tests GOP establishment

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

By Matthew Choi

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The GuardianMostly Factual22h ago

Cornyn fights to hold Texas Senate seat in runoff with Trump-backed Paxton – US politics live

Vote for Republican nomination is latest test of President’s grip over GOP Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog. Texans are voting for a Republican nominee for US Senate in Tuesday’s runoff election, following Donald Trump’s late bid to influence the race in his latest effort to rid the GOP of less devoted leaders. Iran has poured cold water on suggestions that a deal with the US is imminent, pointing to the confusion in US positions and Israeli interference as reasons why an agreem...

By Tom Ambrose

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NPRHigh1d ago

Texas GOP voters vote in race that could shape future of the party -- and the Senate

Controversial Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is challenging U.S. Sen. John Cornyn's reelection. The $100 million fight could have far-reaching implications for the GOP, and party control of the Senate.

By Claudia Grisales

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Fox NewsMixed7h ago

Trump-backed mortgage banker defeats pilot in GOP primary runoff to replace Wesley Hunt

Republican Jon Bonck wins the Texas 38th Congressional District GOP runoff, putting him on track to succeed Rep. Wesley Hunt in a safe Houston seat.

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The IndependentMostly Factual19h ago

Trump spent his late night and early morning frantically posting memes about how great he is

Despite the tense state of negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, Trump was posting memes that lauded him ‘Master Negotiator,’ and ‘Dealmaker in Chief’

By Rhian Lubin

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YahooMostly Factual8h ago

Paxton wins Texas Senate runoff, defeating longtime incumbent Cornyn

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual7h ago

Ken Paxton affair allegations in focus after Trump-backed man wins Texas GOP primary, beating John Cornyn

President Donald Trump's candidate pick, Ken Paxton, has come out on top, defeating four-term Senator John Cornyn in the Texas GOP primary.

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indian-expressMostly Factual20h ago

Trump has repeated 2020 election fraud claim 107 times in six months, finds report ahead of midterms

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straits-timesMostly Factual21h ago

Trump claims 2020 election ‘rigged’ at least 107 times in six months as midterms loom - The Straits Times

Trump claims 2020 election ‘rigged’ at least 107 times in six months as midterms loom  The Straits Times

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First report: AP · 26 May, 04:02Full coverage: 16 · 22hWindow: 22h
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AP26 May, 04:02First to report

Cornyn tries to hold on to Texas Senate seat in runoff with Paxton, the latest test of Trump's power - AP News

5h later
NPR26 May, 09:00

Texas GOP voters vote in race that could shape future of the party -- and the Senate

wapo26 May, 09:00

Texans go to the polls in Senate primary runoff that tests GOP establishment

1h later
The Guardian26 May, 10:23

Cornyn fights to hold Texas Senate seat in runoff with Trump-backed Paxton – US politics live

straits-times26 May, 11:13

Trump claims 2020 election ‘rigged’ at least 107 times in six months as midterms loom - The Straits Times

aktualne-cz26 May, 11:33

Jen za šest měsíců šířil Trump nepravdy o volbách nejméně 107krát

24ur26 May, 11:45

Vnukinja ameriškega predsednika razkrila dedkovo 'prisrčno' navado

indian-express26 May, 12:36

Trump has repeated 2020 election fraud claim 107 times in six months, finds report ahead of midterms

The Independent26 May, 13:30

Trump spent his late night and early morning frantically posting memes about how great he is

1h later
orf26 May, 14:32

Zerreißprobe für Republikaner in Texas

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Yahoo27 May, 01:00

Paxton wins Texas Senate runoff, defeating longtime incumbent Cornyn

bloomberg27 May, 01:02

Trump Pick Paxton Beats Cornyn in Texas Primary, DDHQ Projects - Bloomberg.com

wsj27 May, 01:02

Paxton Wins Texas Republican Primary After Trump Endorsement - WSJ

Fox News27 May, 01:22

Trump-backed mortgage banker defeats pilot in GOP primary runoff to replace Wesley Hunt

le-monde27 May, 02:02

Trump-backed Paxton wins Texas Senate runoff

hindustan-times27 May, 02:05Latest update

Ken Paxton affair allegations in focus after Trump-backed man wins Texas GOP primary, beating John Cornyn