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Fox News • May 27, 2026 20:34

John Thune goes 'all in' for Ken Paxton after bitter primary ripped GOP apart

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John Thune backs Ken Paxton for Senate after Texas runoff victory, urging Republicans to go all in to prevent Democrats from flipping the key seat.

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John Thune goes 'all in' for Ken Paxton after bitter primary ripped GOP apart

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Euronews

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11:56

Trump scores a trophy in Texas as he hunts down Republican rivals

The primary defeat of long-time Senator John Cornyn confirms Trump still has a grip on the party, but comes with huge political risks – and Democrats are excited.

Fox News

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18:30

Republican breaks with Trump after primary loss, calls for ‘steady, not erratic’ leadership

Sen. Bill Cassidy breaks with Trump on Iran war powers and DOJ spending after the president backed his opponent in Louisiana's Senate primary race.

10:19

Massie positions himself for potential political future after primary defeat: 'I won't be going away silently'

After losing GOP primary to Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein in Kentucky's 4th Congressional District, Rep. Thomas Massie indicates he's open to potentially mounting a future run for office.

The Hill

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16:47

Trump calls Texas primary results 'prelude to the midterms'

President Trump referred to Tuesday’s primary runoff results in Texas, which saw the Trump-backed state Attorney General Ken Paxton sail to victory for a crucial Senate seat, a “prelude to …

15:50

Trump marks Al Green loss: 'Congratulations to the Dumocrat Party!'

President Trump on Wednesday trolled Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) following his loss Tuesday in a Texas primary, with an added message of congratulations "to the Dumocrat Party!" Green, who for …

15:38

Crockett scores proxy win over Talarico in House race

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) scored a proxy win in Tuesday’s Texas primary runoffs over state Rep. James Talarico, who beat her out in the initial Democratic race for Senate. Former …

12:57

Trump congratulates Paxton, Cornyn: 'John will remain my friend for a long time to come'

President Trump on Wednesday congratulated Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) for his win over Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) in the state's GOP Senate primary runoff. Despite the loss, Trump …

01:56

Cornyn pledges to support Republican Senate ticket in Texas after losing runoff

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) on Tuesday pledged to support the Republican ticket after losing his Senate primary runoff to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R). "I've spent most of my …

Washington Examiner

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02:24

Republicans fall in line behind Ken Paxton after resounding victory

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is consolidating Republican support after defeating four-term incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) in a decisive Republican Senate primary, setting up a high-profile general election battle …