Fox News • May 26, 2026 18:30

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

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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.

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Tue 10:19 - Fox News

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

Tue 18:30 - Fox News

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

Wed 01:56 - The Hill

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

Wed 02:24 - Washington Examiner

Republicans fall in line behind Ken Paxton after resounding victory

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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.

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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 …

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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 …