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Trump Movement Claims Another Scalp as Cornyn Falls in Texas After Cassidy Collapse in Louisiana
The political shockwave that began in Louisiana with the defeat of Republican U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy delivered an even larger aftershock Tuesday night in Texas.
Four-term U.S. Sen. John Cornyn one of the most established Republicans in Washington and a former Senate GOP whip was decisively defeated by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in one of the biggest Senate primary upsets in modern Republican history.
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6 hours ago
Texas Heads to High-Stakes Republican Runoff Tuesday
Texas Republicans head to the polls Tuesday for one of the most closely watched runoff elections in the country, with the GOP U.S. Senate runoff between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton dominating national political attention.
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2 days ago
Political Insights
Trump Movement Claims Another Scalp as Cornyn Falls in Texas After Cassidy Collapse in Louisiana
The political shockwave that began in Louisiana with the defeat of Republican U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy delivered an even larger aftershock Tuesday night in Texas.
Four-term U.S. Sen. John Cornyn one of the most established Republicans in Washington and a former Senate GOP whip was decisively defeated by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in one of the biggest Senate primary upsets in modern Republican history.
How Texas California and Georgia Primaries Could Shape the GOP for November
As the 2026 election season accelerates, Republicans are entering a critical stretch of primary and runoff contests that could help define the party’s direction heading into November.
Sheriff Race in Alabama Highlights National Shift Toward Tougher Immigration Enforcement
The recent sheriff race in Alabama has drawn national attention as it highlights a broader shift in law enforcement priorities across the United States. Candidates in this election have made immigration enforcement a central issue, reflecting growing public concern and political focus on border security and local policing roles. This shift signals a change in how communities and law enforcement agencies approach immigration, with potential impacts on public safety, community
Political Figures
Trump Movement Claims Another Scalp as Cornyn Falls in Texas After Cassidy Collapse in Louisiana
The political shockwave that began in Louisiana with the defeat of Republican U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy delivered an even larger aftershock Tuesday night in Texas.
Four-term U.S. Sen. John Cornyn one of the most established Republicans in Washington and a former Senate GOP whip was decisively defeated by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in one of the biggest Senate primary upsets in modern Republican history.
Texas Heads to High-Stakes Republican Runoff Tuesday
Texas Republicans head to the polls Tuesday for one of the most closely watched runoff elections in the country, with the GOP U.S. Senate runoff between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton dominating national political attention.
California Lieutenant Governor Race Tightens Ahead of June 2 Primary Election
Fiona Ma maintains a fundraising advantage in California’s 2026 Lieutenant Governor race as Josh Fryday, Michael Tubbs, Brian Dahle, and Gloria Romero compete for a top-two finish in the June 2 primary.
Policy Debates
Trump’s Tariffs Didn’t Break the Economy, Wall Street and the Media Got It Wrong
The experts predicted economic chaos. The data now shows Trump’s tariff strategy wasn’t the disaster Americans were promised. For years, Wall Street economists and much of the national media warned that tariffs imposed during the Trump administration would cripple the U.S. economy and permanently drive inflation higher. Those claims became a central talking point in debates over trade, monetary policy, and interest rates. The latest inflation data tells a different story. New
Trump’s Redistricting Plan Fails in Indiana, Setting the Stage for GOP Political Payback
The Indiana State Senate has rejected a proposed mid-decade congressional redistricting plan, delivering a significant setback to President Donald Trump’s national effort to reshape U.S. House maps ahead of the 2026 midterm elections — and setting off a political reckoning within the Indiana Republican Party. Despite holding a commanding supermajority in the chamber, Senate Republicans fractured over the proposal, exposing deep internal divisions over strategy, timing, and po
The Trump Newborn Accounts: A New Chapter in American Family Investment
When Congress passed President Donald Trump’s landmark economic package last year, one of its most forward-looking provisions was the creation of the “Trump Newborn Accounts.” Overshadowed by larger tax and regulatory reforms, this quiet but powerful idea may ultimately be one of the bill’s most enduring legacies. A Brief History of the Policy Idea For decades, leaders in both parties have floated the idea that every American child should begin life with a small financial fo
Federal Power & Constitutional Law
HHS Freezes Minnesota Child Care Funds, Launches Nationwide Anti-Fraud Controls
On December 30, 2025, Jim O’Neill, Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, announced that all federal child care payments to Minnesota are being frozen amid allegations of long-running fraud within the state’s child care assistance programs.
Trump Commits $8 Billion to “Smart Wall” as Border Construction Accelerates
President Donald Trump has committed more than $8 billion to a major new phase of southern border construction, advancing what U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials describe as a “Smart Wall” —an integrated border security system combining physical barriers with advanced surveillance technology. In the latest round of awards, the Trump administration approved five new construction contracts totaling $3.3 billion , funding 97 miles of primary border barrier , 19
A Line in the Sand: Judge Breyer’s National Guard Ruling Reins in Federal Power
In a sweeping rebuke to federal authority, U.S. District Judge Charles R. Breyer ordered the Trump administration to end its federalization and deployment of the California National Guard in Los Angeles. The decision returns California’s Guard to the control of Governor Gavin Newsom and reaffirms the constitutional guardrails that have guided the nation through some of its hardest moments. Breyer—appointed by President Bill Clinton in 1997 —has built a reputation over nearl
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