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GOP donor now frontrunner for Texas AG

Mayes Middleton helped fund the right — but that’s nothing next to the money he’s spent on himself

Salon

Donald Trump’s revenge tour against Republican dissenters is in full swing. Will it backfire?

With razor-thin majorities in Congress, the US president needs the votes of the very people whose careers he has destroyed

The Guardian - US

Rallies, ad blitzes and a Trump endorsement: inside the final days of the Cornyn-Paxton runoff

Nearly 14 months and $135 million later, Texas’ blockbuster Republican Senate primary will finally be decided Tuesday.

The Texas Tribune

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In the race to succeed Trump, Vance and Rubio set for unpopularity contest among Republicans

When Republicans choose Donald Donald Trump’s successor next year, they will also be deciding the future of the populist MAGA movement. So far, Trump is keeping his strategy close to his chest.

Euronews

A mere 16% of Americans give high marks to the economy in what could be Trump’s undoing in midterms

High gas prices and rising inflation could spell disaster for Republicans in the midterms

The Independent UK

Oklahoma to have first open Republican gubernatorial primary since 2018

Nine candidates are running for the Republican nomination for governor of Oklahoma on June 16, 2026. Four have led in media attention: Gentner Drummond (R), Chip Keating (R), Mike Mazzei (R), and Charles McCall (R). Incumbent Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) is term-limited and retiring from public office.

Ballotpedia

Pete Hegseth facing bipartisan pressure over $600 million Ukraine aid package

Hegseth told lawmakers three weeks ago the Ukraine funding had been ‘released’ and a spending plan would soon be sent to lawmakers, but he’s failed to make the May 15 deadline

The Independent UK

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Trump’s Taxpayer-Funded Ballroom Hits a Wall as Republicans Admit There’s No Appetite for the Billion-Dollar Boondoggle

Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana says the money is officially out, at least for now.

The Mary Sue

Barry Moore and Jared Hudson advanced from the May 19 Republican primary for the U.S. Senate in Alabama to the June 16 primary runoff

Since no candidate won 50% of the vote in the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate in Alabama, the top two vote getters — Barry Moore (R) and Jared Hudson (R) — advanced to the Republican primary runoff on June 16, 2026. Ahead of the Republican primary on May 19,…

Ballotpedia

Adam Kinzinger Draws Comparisons Between Trump and Obama as the Former Announces Huge Payout for His Allies

I don’t believe the DOJ is prepared for us yet

The Mary Sue

Greg Dolezal and John F. Kennedy advanced from the May 19 Republican primary for lieutenant governor of Georgia to the June 16 primary runoff

Since no candidate won 50% of the vote in the Republican primary for lieutenant governor of Georgia, the top two vote getters — Greg Dolezal (R) and John F. Kennedy (R) — advanced to the Republican primary runoff on June 16, 2026. Ahead of the Republican primary on May 19,…

Ballotpedia

Trump breaks silence after GOP revolt over his $1.8B ‘slush fund’ sees Congress head for vacation

Republican Senator Thom Tillis called the fund, which could be paid to violent Jan 6 rioters, ‘stupid on stilts’

The Independent UK

‘There’s always a consequence’: Donald Trump targets yet another Republican, and GOP is terrified of the problems this will cause

“It just kind of felt like he was working against his own team.”

We Got This Covered

In Gerrymandering Fight, Democracy Is Losing

In this recent round, Republicans are entirely to blame. In the new MAGA-fied GOP, winning is everything, and there's no quarter given for concepts such as fairness.

Reason

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International Business Times UK

Democrats Call GOP 'Coward' For Canceling Vote That Could Have Limited Trump's Military Power in Iran

House Republicans cancelled a vote on limiting Trump's war powers over Iran, sparking Democratic accusations of cowardice and political manoeuvring to avoid bipartisan rebuke.

International Business Times

Republicans Call Off House Vote To Reject Iran War Powers Resolution Amid Defections

Republicans called off a vote that would have sought to reject a war powers resolution aimed at curbing President Donald Trump's ability to conduct the war in Iran without congressional approval.

The Economic Times

Trump officials tried to ban half of US voting machines, citing conspiracy theories

A Trump administration plan aimed to ban Dominion voting machines. Officials considered declaring components national-security risks. This effort sought federal control over elections. The plan failed due to a lack of evidence. This episode highlights attempts to influence election processes. It occurred as Republicans anticipated midterm losses.

Reason

The Republican Party Is Nothing More Than a Cult of Trump

The GOP has shifted from endorsing conservative ideas to embodying the whims of one man.

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Roll Call

Photos of the week | May 15-21, 2026

Appearances on the Hill by acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, California Gov. Gavin Newsom and actor Noah Wyle highlighted the week at the Capitol. Here are images captured by CQ Roll Call photojournalists this week.

The Independent UK

‘I’ll never vote Republican again:’ Latino voters ditch Trump over ICE crackdown

Donald Trump made significant inroads with Latino voters during the 2024 elections, securing support that helped propel him to a second term in the White House

The Texas Tribune

GOP megadonor turned attorney general front-runner: How Mayes Middleton’s largesse fueled his rise

Middleton helped fund the Legislature’s swing to the right, and an internecine challenge to Ken Paxton. But that’s nothing next to the money he’s spent on himself.

International Business Times UK

Tucker Carlson Accuses CBS and Mark Levin of Coordinated Hit Job Against Thomas Massie Over Israel

Tucker Carlson accuses CBS News and Mark Levin of targeting Congressman Thomas Massie for his criticism of US aid to Israel, highlighting a growing divide within the Republican Party.

Ballotpedia

2.6% of state legislative incumbents have lost their primaries so far this year

So far this year, 43 state legislative incumbents—eight Democrats and 35 Republicans—have lost to primary challengers.

Euronews

Republican lawmakers call off vote on Trump's War Powers Resolution that was on the verge of passing

Democrats slammed Republicans as “cowards” for delaying the voting procedure into next month, while Republicans argue the move was to allow lawmakers unable to attend the vote a chance to cast their say.

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: Republicans find their red line against their president: taxpayer money for his ballroom

Senate will not pass $70bn homeland security bill that includes $1bn for security measures for controversial project – key US politics stories from Thursday, 21 May

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