Cornyn went to great lengths to avoid Trump's wrath. The Texas senator lost his seat anyway - AP News

Cornyn went to great lengths to avoid Trump's wrath. The Texas senator lost his seat anyway  AP News

Attorney General Ken Paxton routs veteran incumbent Cornyn in Texas Senate primary

The race will help determine whether Democrats can win back control of the US Senate for the last half of the Trump presidency.

Three Angry Men: Trump’s Defeat of Cornyn Risks Republican Power - Bloomberg.com

Three Angry Men: Trump’s Defeat of Cornyn Risks Republican Power  Bloomberg.com

A Blue Texas May Be More Than a Dream for Democrats

Paxton’s victory for the Republican nomination and a big shift among Hispanic voters have put a Senate seat within reach.

By Nate Cohn

Undeterred by war, thousands of Iranians reach Saudi Arabia for Hajj

Tehran and Riyadh seek to ease tensions as pilgrims head for Mecca and Medina

Why some Republicans are worried about Ken Paxton as a Senate nominee

Few politicians have garnered as much scandal in Texas as Paxton, but he has ignited the MAGA base, who see him as a fighter.

By Matthew Choi

US, Armenia pledge to move forward on corridor during Rubio visit

Trump's administration has been working on a road-and-rail corridor initiative, the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP), that would run through Armenia and connect Azerbaijan with its Nakhchivan exclave.

First Thing: Trump-backed Ken Paxton ousts John Cornyn in Texas primary

Paxton’s win, despite his history of scandals, signals the president’s enduring grip over the state. Plus, one sex educator on why she doesn’t define sex at all Good morning. Ken Paxton, the scandal-ridden Texas attorney general who was backed by Donald Trump, beat the incumbent, John Cornyn, in the Republican primary runoff for senator, signaling how much sway the president still has in the deep red state. And Paxton’s new opponent? As a Democrat, Talarico faces long odds in Texas, but has b...

By Clea Skopeliti

Morning news brief

Controversial Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton wins GOP nomination for U.S. Senate seat, South Carolina lawmakers reject Trump-backed redistricting plan, Trump's whiplash diplomacy on Iran continues.

By A Martínez

Ken Paxton wins Texas primary election: Results and key takeaways

Trump-backed Paxton beat Cornyn, making him the first Texas Republican senator to lose renomination.

Trump completes his month of GOP revenge, and other takeaways from the Texas runoffs - CNN

Trump completes his month of GOP revenge, and other takeaways from the Texas runoffs  CNN

Ex-NFL linebacker poised to return to Congress after Texas runoff win with Jasmine Crockett endorsement

Former Rep. Colin Allred and Rep. Julie Johnson battled in a Texas Democratic primary runoff election for a redrawn Dallas-area House seat Tuesday.

Strait of Hormuz will open ‘one way or the other’ as Trump gathers cabinet - The Times

Strait of Hormuz will open ‘one way or the other’ as Trump gathers cabinet  The Times

Trump builds massive arena at White House for birthday cage fight

It has played host to countless world leaders and moments in history. Now US President Donald Trump has built a huge cage-fighting arena on the White House’s South Lawn. Cranes lifted giant metal arches into place Tuesday for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event on Trump’s 80th birthday on June 14. “We’re having a big fight. It’s never going to happen again, never happened before,” Trump said at an Oval Office event earlier this month, surrounded by four of the fighters taking...

By Agence France-Presse

Brazilian candidate Bolsonaro asks Trump to designate crime groups as terrorists

Brazilian conservative presidential hopeful Flavio Bolsonaro said on Tuesday he asked US President Donald Trump during a White House meeting to designate Brazil's two largest criminal groups, Comando Vermelho (CV) and Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC), as terrorist organisations, arguing they meet the criteria for the label.

By FRANCE 24

Election Betting Markets Believe The Texas Senate Race Is A Toss-Up - Forbes

Election Betting Markets Believe The Texas Senate Race Is A Toss-Up  Forbes

Trump tightens grip on GOP as Republicans fear midterm bloodbath

Donald Trump's formidable influence within the Republican Party is undeniable, evidenced by his recent endorsement of Ken Paxton, who secured a primary runoff victory in Texas

By Bill Barrow

Trump defeats the Republican establishment in Texas: Ken Paxton takes the nomination from veteran senator John Cornyn

The president’s support for the controversial Texas attorney general proved decisive and once again demonstrated his iron grip on the party

By Patricia Clarembaux

John Cornyn’s defeat raises a new question: Will he join the Senate Republicans rebelling against Trump?

The urge to purge: In Trump’s GOP, disloyalty is political death

Republican politicians face a stark choice: unwavering loyalty to Donald Trump or political oblivion. Recent primary defeats, like Senator John Cornyn's, underscore Trump's absolute control. Conservatism alone is insufficient; submission to Trump is paramount. This dynamic forces GOP figures to prioritize his approval, even as national polls show unease, highlighting a deep ideological divide within the party.

By CHIDANAND RAJGHATTA

Trump’s shifting social media posts deepen confusion over possible Iran deal

Trump and Democrats Get Paxton in Texas, the Senate Nominee They All Wanted

Ken Paxton romped to a victory Tuesday, setting up a high-stakes November election against James Talarico that has rekindled Democratic hopes in Texas.

Trump-endorsed Ken Paxton topples John Cornyn in Texas Senate race - The Straits Times

Trump-endorsed Ken Paxton topples John Cornyn in Texas Senate race  The Straits Times

Trump-backed Ken Paxton wins insurgent primary as Republicans brace for costly November battle in Texas

By Joe Lovinger and Nancy Cook

Elusive peace agreement

IS there finally a deal to end the Iran war? Not even close. As the world awaited Washington’s approval of a framework that Tehran reportedly agreed upon to de-escalate tensions, US President Donald Trump cautioned negotiators “not to rush into a deal” with Iran — a deal that could potentially lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a comprehensive peace plan. Hours after Iranian negotiators arrived in Qatar for discussions aimed at ending the war, American forces struck Iran’s sout...

By [email protected] (Zahid Hussain)

‘The Simpsons’ Writer Who Accidentally Predicted Trump’s Presidency Launches His Own 2028 Bid

Dan Greaney, a longtime writer and producer on the show, describes himself as "a progressive Republican"

By Charisma Madarang

Trump raises refugee ceiling by 10,000 to bring in more white South Africans

A signed presidential determination said white South Africans of Afrikaner ethnicity face an emergency situation ‌due to the "incitement ‌of racially motivated violence."

UFC cage under construction at White House for Trump birthday

WASHINGTON (AP) — Yet another White House construction project is underway, though this one is meant to be only temporary. Crews are erecting an octagon-shaped cage on the South Lawn that will host next month's UFC bout, helping mark the nation's 250th anniversary — and President Donald Trump's 80th birthday. Online renderings depict what the completed, wire-mesh-fence-ringed fight space is expected to look like ahead of the June 14 event. It will be ringed by a red, white and blue stage under a

By The Korea Herald

Commentary: Iran is beating Trump at the art of the deal

The war on Iran could end with Tehran more confident, more hardline and with new resources to rebuild its nuclear programme, says Gideon Rachman for the Financial Times.

Trump's board of peace fund yet to receive money from donors: FT

Trump sweeps out more Republican foes

Thomas Massie and Bill Cassidy lost their GOP primaries

By The Week US

House OKs bill declaring national election days as holidays

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved on final reading a bill declaring national election days a regular non-working holiday, a measure aimed at allowing Filipinos to cast their ballots without sacrificing a day’s wage. With 223 lawmakers voting in favor, none against, and one abstention, the House approved House Bill No.

By mmercado

‘Crooked Ken’ Paxton rides Trump endorsement to win Texas election, force Cornyn out - News24

‘Crooked Ken’ Paxton rides Trump endorsement to win Texas election, force Cornyn out  News24

Paxton Crushes Cornyn In Stunning Texas Senate Upset

Paxton Crushes Cornyn In Stunning Texas Senate Upset In a brutal repudiation of the GOP old guard, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton crushed four-term incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the Republican Senate runoff Tuesday night, winning by a commanding margin of roughly 63% to 37%. The victory marks one of the biggest primary upsets in modern Texas political history. Cornyn, a powerful Senate insider and former Majority Whip, was unceremoniously dumped by his own party’s voters ...

By Tyler Durden

Trump raises refugee ceiling by 10,000 to bring in more white South Africans

U.S. President Donald Trump increased the refugee admissions ceiling by 10,000 for ‌this year to allow more white South Africans to come into the country, a signed presidential determination reviewed by Reuters showed.

By Abubakar Ibrahim