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The Last Safe Haven for DEI in Texas Higher Ed?

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Texas Observer

Seven senators who have served for three or more terms are running for re-election this cycle

John Cornyn’s (R-Tex.) primary loss to Ken Paxton (R) on May 26 is the first instance of a fourth-term senator losing re-election in the 21st century. Since 2000, only five senators who served three or more terms, including Cornyn, have lost their primary bids for re-election, including Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.),…

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Texas Democrats look to rally behind their ticket, draw national attention at state convention

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders is headlining the event, as Democrats seek to drum up support and excitement for James Talarico and other down-ballot candidates ahead of November.

The Texas Tribune

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From an indictment to an alleged affair, Ken Paxton’s controversies hang over his Senate bid

The attorney general has won statewide elections twice since his legal woes began. This time he will be at the top of the ticket, facing a fundraising juggernaut in James Talarico.

The Texas Tribune

James Talarico Demands Ken Paxton's Office Release Records Related to Child Abuse Case

The victim's mother alleged that her son's case had received special treatment because Hoffman's attorney also represented Nate Paul, a real estate developer and Paxton campaign donor who played a key role in Paxton's failed impeachment case.

Latin Times

Why do scandal-plagued candidates win?

Graham Platner and Ken Paxton won primaries despite well-known flaws — and they just might win in November

Salon

Texas Supreme Court denies request to save beach from SpaceX

Environmental groups say unanimous decision elevates the company’s interests over the rights of Lone Star state residents

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Inside the push to make M&Ms MAHA-friendly: Expensive dyes and missing colors

The new, all-natural M&M’s will be available online from August

The Independent UK

Democrats won’t let dropping gas prices stop them from hammering Trump on affordability

ANALYSIS: President’s opponents are hoping voters remember who caused prices to go up in the first place, Eric Garcia writes

The Independent UK

Americans keep voting for scandal-prone candidates because they just don’t want the other party to win

Every election cycle sees its share of controversial, scandal-plagued candidates running for office. But the 2026 midterm elections will feature two such candidates – one from each party – in two of the highest-profile U.S. Senate races.

The Conversation

Texas PAC targets squeamish Republicans

Moment of Truth PAC is aiming to spotlight Ken Paxton’s controversies.

Salon

Pat Forde: Brendan Sorsby’s College Career Is Over Because of the Big 12’s Mounting Pressure

The conference’s firm stance that the quarterback should not play this season could be a blueprint for future league activism.

Sports Illustrated

Dan Patrick Says Democrat James Talarico 'Going to Hell' Over Use of Religion in Campaign

A recent Texas Pulse poll cited by The Hill found the Senate race effectively tied, with both Ken Paxton and James Talarico tied at 46%. Among independent voters, Talarico held a 14-point lead.

Latin Times

Weeks after his Texas primary loss, Sen Cornyn predicts Trump will have ‘the most miserable two years of his life’

“We’ve got some cards to play.”

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Sports Illustrated

The Brendan Sorsby Saga Collides With Congress in a Defining Week for College Sports

As Big 12 leaders weigh potential sanctions against Texas Tech, lawmakers in Washington are debating legislation that could reshape the NCAA's power.

The Independent UK

Trump endorses Maga loyalist Mike Collins days before Georgia Senate runoff

The endorsement pits Trump against more traditional Republicans, including outgoing Gov. Brian Kemp

The Economic Times

Trump endorses Collins in Georgia Senate runoff. It's his latest 'MAGA' pick in Republican primaries

Washington buzzes as President Donald Trump endorses Representative Mike Collins in Georgia's heated Senate runoff, where Collins goes head-to-head against ex-coach Derek Dooley for a shot at Senator Jon Ossoff's seat. Trump's backing reveals his ongoing power in Republican circles. Dooley, endorsed by Governor Brian Kemp, champions the idea of…

The Texas Tribune

At Texas GOP convention, friction overshadows talk of unity

The Republican Party of Texas’ meeting in Houston offered a look at the state GOP’s next chapter and messaging heading into the fall’s midterm elections.

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Donald Trump Leadership Crisis: GOP Senator Warns POTUS Enters The Most Miserable Two Years Of His Life

Outgoing Republican senator John Cornyn warns Donald Trump faces a difficult two years, predicting midterm losses and renewed turmoil within the GOP after a bitter Texas primary.

The Texas Tribune

Texas GOP Chair Abraham George ousted by second-in-command D’rinda Randall

Randall’s supporters were animated by a mix of factors, including the perception that George was too friendly to establishment Republicans.

Salon

It's time to cancel the WH reality show

With Karoline Leavitt on leave, Trump-era briefings have gone from godawful to completely dysfunctional

The Independent UK

GOP senator says Trump will face ‘the most miserable two years of his life’ after midterms

Outgoing Texas Republican Sen. John Cornyn warns November’s midterms will be a ‘disaster’ for their party and says the president’s insistence on ‘slavish’ loyalty is harmful

The Texas Tribune

Texas Tech QB who placed bets will not play amid Big 12 lawsuit, legal threat from Paxton

A Lubbock judge blocked the NCAA from banning quarterback Brendan Sorsby despite an acknowledged gambling addiction.

The Texas Tribune

James Talarico launches Spanish-language World Cup TV ad

The more than $800,000 ad buy — the first by either candidate in the general election — continues the Austin Democrat’s push to win Latino voters as his race against GOP nominee Ken Paxton ramps up.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Republicans open state convention projecting unity after years of infighting

Gov. Greg Abbott is a top sponsor and Speaker Dustin Burrows will be the first sitting speaker to address the gathering, as Republicans close ranks ahead of a tough midterm.

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