Senate Republicans are preparing for a costly general election in Texas. The current attorney general, Ken Paxton, is embroiled in several scandals. Despite this, he aims to unseat the four-term senator, John Cornyn. In a primary runoff scheduled for Tuesday, Cornyn and Paxton will face off. Public polls indicate Paxton has an edge. Many Senate...
President Donald Trump has shifted his focus to Senator John Cornyn of Texas as he backs Ken Paxton, the Texas Attorney General, in a crucial GOP Senate nomination runoff. Trump labeled Cornyn as disloyal while supporting Paxton, a prominent ally and advocate of Trump’s initiatives. This election is a pivotal moment reflecting Trump’s significant influence...
The Big Bend region in Texas has become a focal point for opposition against the U.S. government’s border wall plans. Local residents and businesses, such as a liquor store in Marfa, Texas, display anti-wall signs and flyers. Joe Pineda, a landowner near the Rio Grande, feels the impact of the proposed wall deeply. Pineda, 52,...
The Political Rally in Katy, Texas The bustling atmosphere at a Katy, Texas barbeque joint serves as the backdrop for a political rally supporting Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. A diverse crowd from the Houston suburb fills the area, drawn by Paxton’s political flair. The music roars, and smoked meats saturate the air. Here, supporters...
Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, representing Washington D.C., has announced her retirement at the end of her current term. Having served as the district’s nonvoting congressional delegate for over thirty years, her departure marks a pivotal moment in D.C. politics. Although President Donald Trump is not part of the upcoming ballot, he remains a significant topic...
In the lead-up to his tenure as mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani emphasized a strategy focused on freezing rent for nearly one million rent-stabilized apartments. However, he paid less attention initially to another key issue: the approximately 300,000 residents living in the deteriorating public housing system. Mayor Mamdani plans to unveil a comprehensive...
Representative Thomas Massie, who recently lost the Republican primary in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District to Ed Gallrein, a challenger backed by former President Donald Trump, is leaving the possibility open for a future political run. Massie has made it clear that he is considering his future options. In a post on X, Massie stated, “I...
NATO has undergone significant changes by traditional metrics. The alliance, prompted by President Donald Trump’s pressure and the conflict in Ukraine, now sees members increasing defense spending to levels unseen since the Cold War. Leaders agreed to aim for 5% of GDP by 2035. Trump repeatedly criticized NATO allies for relying excessively on U.S. military...
Cemal Clik was rinsing strawberries for lunch when he felt a gun pressed against his temple. The 61-year-old, sitting near his gift shop in downtown Los Angeles, was threatened by two men demanding the gold chain around his neck. They took the chain and vanished, leaving Clik feeling skeptical that police, who arrived 45 minutes...
Texas Primary Runoffs: Trump’s Influence Tested The Texas primary runoffs present an opportunity to gauge former President Trump’s influence within the GOP. State Attorney General Ken Paxton, endorsed by Trump, competes against Sen. John Cornyn in a Republican primary runoff. Despite facing impeachment on bribery and corruption charges in 2023, Paxton secured Trump’s backing over...