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Andy Beshear says ‘Texas is in play’ after Ken Paxton wins Senate GOP primary
Alexandra Marquez, NBC News
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Ky., on Sunday said the Texas Senate race is “in play” for Democrats after state Attorney General Ken Paxton beat incumbent John Cornyn in last week’s Senate Republican primary.
May 31, 2026, 3:42 PM
Senate Republicans face a political knife-edge over Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund
By David Morgan, Yahoo Entertainment
By David Morgan WASHINGTON, May 30 (Reuters) - Senate Republicans face a stark choice when they return from recess next week: back President Donald Trump's...
May 30, 2026, 10:02 AM
Opinion - Why a Trump enemy could win a solid Republican Florida Senate seat
Myra Adams, opinion contributor, The Hill
In Florida's upcoming Senate race, Democrat Alexander Vindman is challenging Trump-loyal incumbent Ashley Moody, with recent polls showing a competitive race...
May 29, 2026, 11:00 AM
Jill Biden worried husband Joe was ‘having a stroke’ during 2024 US debate
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
The former US first lady said she had never seen former President Joe Biden act the way he did on the 2024 debate stage.
May 27, 2026, 11:33 PM
Ken Paxton wins Texas primary election: Results and key takeaways
Elizabeth Melimopoulos, Al Jazeera English
Trump-backed Paxton beat Cornyn, making him the first Texas Republican senator to lose renomination.
May 27, 2026, 9:03 AM
John Cornyn’s defeat raises a new question: Will he join the Senate Republicans rebelling against Trump?
Patrick Svitek, CNN, CNN
Sen. John Cornyn’s landslide defeat Tuesday immediately raised a pressing question for his GOP colleagues: Will he join the ranks of other Republicans...
May 27, 2026, 4:05 AM
RESULTS: TONIGHT...
NBC News
RESULTS: TONIGHT... (Top headline, 3rd story, link) Related stories:Texas runoff that could oust Cornyn will test Trump's grip... DEVELOPING... Jaw-Dropping Cost: $130 Million!
May 27, 2026, 12:19 AM
Early voting begins in South Carolina as senators weigh scrapping primary for congressional races
MEG KINNARD, JEFFREY COLLINS, KIM CHANDLER and DAVID A. LIEB, Yahoo Entertainment
President Donald Trump’s push to reshape congressional districts ahead of the November elections suffered a double setback Tuesday, as South Carolina...
May 26, 2026, 5:12 PM
Rep. Thomas Massie Promises To Remain A Thorn In Trump's Side
Heather, Crooksandliars.com
Rep. Thomas Massie, who recently lost his primary race after Trump endorsed his opponent and then AIPAC and Miriam Adelson pumped millions into his race, promised to remain a thorn in Trump's side this Sunday. Trump has had it in for Massie after he dared to …
May 25, 2026, 3:45 PM
See Trump's approval rating after winning week for Trump-backed candidates
Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY NETWORK, USA Today
President Donald Trump's has had his hands in several primary elections, and recently his candidates prevailed. What is Trump's approval rating?
May 23, 2026, 10:03 AM
Dems' 2024 audit prompts mixed feelings towards DNC chair's leadership
Juhi Doshi, Oren Oppenheim, Hannah Demissie, Arthur Jones II, Abcnews.com
Martin has faced criticism over the report, which was released this week.
May 23, 2026, 9:06 AM
The Republican Senate Candidate Who Could Lose Texas
Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic
Ken Paxton won Trump’s endorsement, but may struggle in a general election.
May 22, 2026, 2:59 PM
Democrats don’t need an autopsy to know what they did wrong
Andrew Prokop, Vox
If you’re looking for insights into why Democrats lost in 2024, you won’t find many in the DNC’s disavowed “autopsy,” which was released after much pressure Thursday. The incomplete and error-ridden report, written by a friend of DNC chair Ken Martin, offers …
May 22, 2026, 2:29 AM
Democrats finally release 2024 autopsy, somehow forget to examine the body
Jason Weisberger, Boing Boing
After months of treating its 2024 election autopsy like the Ark of the Covenant, the Democratic National Committee has finally released the document, only for it to emerge as a 192-page error-strewn bundle that reportedly omits interviews with Kamala Harris, …
May 21, 2026, 6:17 PM
The Lessons of Thomas Massie’s Defeat
Russell Berman, The Atlantic
The president is deeply unpopular, but still the Republican kingmaker.
May 20, 2026, 2:22 PM
Trump critic Massie defeated: Takeaways from US primary election results
Elizabeth Melimopoulos, Al Jazeera English
Here are the key takeaways from Tuesday’s US primaries in Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon and Pennsylvania.
May 20, 2026, 11:38 AM
4 takeaways from Tuesday's primary night in half a dozen states
Domenico Montanaro, NPR
While Trump continues to rack up victories on his vengeance tour, general-election opponents are waiting in swing districts and swing states. Can frontline GOP candidates navigate these choppy waters?
May 20, 2026, 9:00 AM
Republican Thomas Massie who stood up to Trump defeated in Kentucky primary
Elizabeth Melimopoulos, Al Jazeera English
With an estimated 72 percent of the vote counted, Ed Gallrein led with 54.4 percent to Massie’s 45.6 percent.
May 20, 2026, 3:10 AM
Bill Cassidy Loses Primary; RFK Jr. Will Be His Legacy
Timothy Geigner, Techdirt
Senator Bill Cassidy just lost his campaign for reelection to his Senate seat in Louisiana. With that, his career in federal government is likely over. It’s no secret as to why this happened. In early 2021, Cassidy suffered from a spasm of patriotism and vote…
May 20, 2026, 2:56 AM
Thomas Massie loses to Trump-backed challenger in Republican primary
BBC News
The Kentucky race has been viewed as a key test of President Trump's grip on the Republican Party.
May 20, 2026, 12:01 AM
Heads, Trump Wins
Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic
Tails, he still wins—at taxpayers’ expense.
May 19, 2026, 10:41 PM
NBC's Steve Kornacki talks Georgia races, Senate hopefuls and more
Irene Wright, USA TODAY, USA Today
USA TODAY spoke with NBC's Steve Kornacki on all things Georgia elections heading into election day on May 19. He has his eyes on the Senate primary.
May 19, 2026, 3:19 PM
Trump isn’t on the ballot in Georgia, but he could decide Tuesday's races
Halle Troadec, Hannah Demissie, Abcnews.com
The president's election influence will again be put to the test.
May 19, 2026, 12:44 PM
High-Stakes Primary Elections Test Trump’s Influence of GOP
NBC, Yahoo Entertainment
It is a high stakes political week for President Donald Trump with primary elections that could indicate the future of the Republican party. A key test for T...
May 18, 2026, 11:15 AM