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Sen. John Cornyn leverages a hold on border-security funding to pressure the White House, signaling more hardball as he weighs Todd Blanche’s nomination; while not abandoning Trump entirely, he criticizes the president’s chaos, finds common ground with other like‑minded Republicans, plans September fundraisers for allied candidates, and won’t funnel cash to Paxton as he frets about looming midterm challenges.
Sen. John Cornyn, who lost his Texas primary to Ken Paxton, did not join fellow Republicans breaking with Trump on several votes, instead voting with leadership on key measures including an immigration-enforcement package and opposing a ban on Bill Pulte serving as interim DNI. While Democrats and some GOP senators defected on various amendments linked to the DOJ’s so-called anti-weaponization fund, Cornyn remained aligned with his party, signaling a case-by-case approach for his remaining months and pushing back against the so‑called YOLO Caucus that some of his peers have joined.
Trump-backed Paxton defeated incumbent Sen. Cornyn in Texas’ GOP primary, signaling Trump’s ongoing sway over GOP nominations, creating fundraising headwinds for the party, and reshaping the Texas Senate race.
Sen. John Cornyn's primary loss to Ken Paxton in Texas has intensified tensions between President Trump and Senate Republicans, with many allies pushing back against Trump’s interventions and warning that internal divisions could threaten the party’s unity and agenda in the Senate.
Trump has steered the Republican Party to align with his agenda, highlighted by Ken Paxton's Senate runoff win, but it remains uncertain whether this realignment will translate into Republican victories in the upcoming midterm elections.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in the GOP Senate runoff, boosted by a late Trump endorsement, and will face Democrat James Talarico in November after holding a lead of about 28 percentage points with 76% of votes counted. The upset highlights ongoing realignment of GOP primaries toward Trump-aligned candidates.
Sen. John Cornyn, a cornerstone of Texas politics and GOP leadership, lost his Senate primary to Ken Paxton after a Trump endorsement, signaling a shift away from establishment conservatism. Paxton’s win sets up a competitive Texas Senate race with Democrats aiming to flip the seat, while Cornyn’s defeat raises questions about continued bipartisanship in Congress amid rising intra-party polarization.
Sen. John Cornyn's primary loss in Texas has Republicans wondering if he’ll join a growing bloc of GOP lawmakers who push back against Donald Trump. Ted Cruz suggested Cornyn may be less than thrilled if reelected, and peers like Bill Cassidy and Thom Tillis have already shown willingness to buck Trump after tough races. Cornyn had signaled he’d stay a team player and declined to answer questions after his concession, leaving his future stance toward Trump unclear.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated four-term Senator John Cornyn in the GOP Senate runoff, aided by a late endorsement from Donald Trump and a strong MAGA-ground campaign. The win amplifies far-right influence in Texas and could make the general election against Democrat James Talarico more competitive, as polls show Talarico with a slight edge in head-to-head matchups.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the Republican Senate runoff and will face Democrat James Talarico in November; the race featured heavy spending and a Trump endorsement backing Paxton.
Polls mostly closed in Texas for the Republican U.S. Senate runoff between Ken Paxton, backed by Donald Trump, and incumbent John Cornyn; the winner will face Democrat James Talarico in November. Polls closed by 7 p.m. local time, with some western counties remaining open for another hour due to Texas’s two time zones, as results begin to roll in across the Central and Mountain zones.
Texas voters head to a runoff for the U.S. Senate between incumbent John Cornyn and Ken Paxton, a race notable for being the most expensive primary in history and for Trump’s endorsement of Paxton; the ballot also includes several congressional runoffs and state offices (AG and railroad commissioner), with endorsements and fundraising playing major roles in shaping the November outcomes.
Texans are voting in a Republican U.S. Senate runoff between Attorney General Ken Paxton and incumbent John Cornyn, a contest intensified by Donald Trump’s late endorsement of Paxton and a costly ad war. The winner advances to the November race against Democrat James Talarico, while the day’s runoff also decides Democratic U.S. House nominees in Dallas, Houston and a San Antonio-area district.
Texas’ Republican Senate runoff between Ken Paxton and John Cornyn is a high-drama intra-party clash fueled by Trump’s endorsement of Paxton; with policy largely aligned, the contest centers on branding and Paxton’s baggage, which could help Democrat James Talarico win in November and reshape the GOP’s direction.
Texans head to the polls for runoff elections headlined by a marquee GOP Senate showdown between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton, plus runoffs to choose Paxton’s successor as attorney general (Mayes Middleton vs. Chip Roy) and a high-stakes Railroad Commission contest, with Democrats Nathan Johnson and Joe Jaworski vying for the AG slot. Trump’s endorsement helped Paxton, and the results could influence Texas’ political direction and conservative legal influence.