The Senate Judiciary Committee postponed voting on Todd Blanche's nomination as U.S. Attorney General due to concerns from Republican Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis over the DOJ's settlement with President Trump, which Blanche oversaw.
Senator John Cornyn, who lost his re-election bid after Trump endorsed his opponent, criticized the former president's leadership, stating Trump "seems to revel in chaos" and makes decisions based on the last person he speaks to. Cornyn also expressed concern about Trump's actions and offered a bleak outlook for Republican Senate races.
Texas Sen. John Cornyn predicts a "disaster" for the GOP in the midterms and warns Donald Trump he'll face "miserable two years" if Democrats win, citing Trump's intervention in his primary loss.
Sen. John Cornyn is stepping back from efforts to rename a Texas highway for Donald Trump after Trump backed Cornyn’s primary opponent, Ken Paxton. Cornyn says he plans to be more vocal when he disagrees with Trump.
Trump-backed Ken Paxton defeats Senator John Cornyn in Texas Republican Senate primary, showcasing Trump's influence over the GOP, potential risks for Republican electability, and implications for governance and the 2026 midterms.
Ken Paxton, backed by Donald Trump, wins Texas Senate primary run-off against incumbent John Cornyn, highlighting Trump's influence over the Republican Party despite Paxton's scandalous past.
Ken Paxton, backed by Donald Trump, wins the Republican primary runoff for the Texas Senate seat over incumbent John Cornyn, despite facing scandals, and will face Democrat James Talarico in the general election.
Ken Paxton, endorsed by President Trump, wins Texas Republican U.S. Senate primary, unseating Sen. John Cornyn in a divisive $100M race, potentially risking GOP Senate majority due to Paxton's scandalous past.
Ken Paxton, backed by Donald Trump, defeats John Cornyn in the Texas Republican Senate primary run-off, highlighting Trump's influence over the GOP and dealing a blow to the party establishment.
On the final day before the Texas GOP Senate runoff, incumbent John Cornyn and challenger Ken Paxton are not holding public campaign events. Their race has been dominated by over $109 million in advertising, with Donald Trump endorsing Paxton and criticizing Cornyn.
Texas Republicans vote Tuesday in a Senate primary runoff between AG Ken Paxton, backed by Trump, and incumbent John Cornyn. The winner faces Democrat James Talarico, with polls indicating a tighter general election than usual for the state.
Donald Trump's "revenge tour" against Republican critics saw Rep. Thomas Massie ousted in a Kentucky primary. Meanwhile, Sen. John Cornyn is Trump's next target. The Senate also advanced a War Powers resolution restricting Trump's actions against Iran, with Sen. Bill Cassidy's vote being decisive.
Donald Trump endorsed Ken Paxton in the Texas Republican Senate run-off, calling Paxton loyal. Incumbent John Cornyn disputed Trump's claims of non-support. Recent polls show a tight race, with concerns about Paxton's electability.
Donald Trump endorsed Ken Paxton in the Texas Republican Senate primary runoff, a move that surprised many given Cornyn's incumbency and support from Republican leaders. Early voting is underway in the race.
Donald Trump endorsed Ken Paxton over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the Texas Senate runoff, citing Cornyn's lack of support during Trump's presidency. This is Trump's second challenge to a GOP incumbent this cycle, following a similar move in Louisiana.
President Trump endorsed Texas AG Ken Paxton over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the upcoming GOP Senate runoff, calling Paxton a 'Fighter' and urging the race to end. The Texas Senate primary is the most expensive in US history.
President Donald Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican Senate primary runoff, backing a loyalist against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn. The race is seen as a test of Trump's influence in the GOP ahead of the 2026 midterms.
The crypto-aligned Fellowship PAC, led by Tether's head of government affairs, spent over $3 million on advertising for US Senate and House races, with $1.75 million supporting Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in his May 26 runoff against Senator John Cornyn. Additional spending included $350,000 each for Mike Collins in Georgia and Barry Moore in Alabama, and $250,000 and $350,000 for Blake Miguez and Julia Letlow in Louisiana. Meanwhile, prediction market Kalshi banned Texas candidate Ezekiel Enriquez for five years after he bet less than $100 on his own candidacy.
