Politics

Rep. Chip Roy loses runoff for Texas attorney general to a MAGA challenger - Politico

State Sen. Mayes Middleton won after casting Roy as insufficiently loyal to the president.

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

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.

Rep. Christian Menefee defeats fellow Rep. Al Green in Texas House runoff - Politico

Former Rep. Colin Allred knocks off Rep. Julie Johnson in Texas House runoff - Politico

Allred will likely return to Washington after earning the Democratic nomination in the newly drawn deep-blue 33rd District.

Democrat Johnny Garcia wins Texas House primary after rival’s antisemitic comments drew national rebukes - NBC News

Democrat Johnny Garcia has won his party’s primary in Texas’ 35th Congressional District, NBC News projects, defeating a rival whom party leaders had condemned for antisemitic comments as Democrats lo...

Biden files lawsuit in bid to block DOJ audio interview release - Axios

The recordings formed a key part of special counsel Robert Hur's investigation into Biden's handling of classified documents.

Biden sues DOJ to stop release of audio and transcripts tied to special counsel probe - NPR

Joe Biden sued the Justice Department to block the release of audio recordings and transcripts of the former president's interview with a ghostwriter that were obtained by the special counsel.

Trump gathers Cabinet as he looks to seal deal to end war that some backers worry will embolden Iran - AP News

President Donald Trump meets with his Cabinet at a precarious moment for talks aimed at ending the war with Iran. He has projected confidence that he's closing in on a deal that will reopen the Strait...

Christian Menefee defeats longtime Houston Rep. Al Green in Texas’ new 18th Congressional District - The Texas Tribune

Green’s loss means the Texas House delegation is losing one of its most senior members, who served more than 20 years in Congress.

South Carolina’s redistricting effort fails in the state Senate amid GOP opposition - NBC News

The Republican-led South Carolina Senate on Tuesday voted against a measure to advance a new congressional map, ending the redistricting effort in the state for now

Trump administration proposes government-wide NDAs - Politico

It is the Trump administration's latest attempt to crack down on leaks to media organizations.

Trump wraps up 3-hour medical visit to Walter Reed and declares 'Everything checked out PERFECTLY' - AP News

President Donald Trump has wrapped up a three-hour visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for what the White House describes as preventive medical and dental exams. In a social media po...