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June 16, 2026

Polls close in Alabama, Oklahoma, DC as Trump's endorsement power faces crucial tests in key races

Trump-endorsed candidates face key tests in Georgia and Alabama GOP runoffs, with Senate and gubernatorial nominations on the line this Tuesday.

June 16, 2026

Cruz and Cantwell refuse to bend to SEC and Big Ten concerns in revised college athletics legislation

The revised Protect College Sports Act enters markup with media pooling rights intact, despite pushback from the SEC and Big Ten conferences.

June 5, 2026

GOP senators torch scandal-plagued Platner while Dems stay silent on candidacy

Republican senators denounce Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner over Nazi tattoo and scandal allegations ahead of Tuesday's primary.

June 4, 2026

Donald Trump says college sports 'turning into pro sports' with no rules, urges for bipartisan bill to sign

President Trump urges Congress to pass the Protect College Sports Act this summer as House Majority Leader Scalise pushes back on the bipartisan bill.

June 3, 2026

Republicans uniting to beat Talerico: Paxton tells ‘Ruthless’

Ken Paxton says Republicans are uniting behind him to beat Democrat James Talarico in the Texas Senate general election after his runoff victory.

May 27, 2026

Iran and Houthi terror proxy facing Red Sea threat from pro-US African nation

Sen. Ted Cruz advocates recognizing Somaliland as the U.S. reportedly explores military access to the breakaway state's port and airbase facilities.

May 26, 2026

Ex-NFL linebacker poised to return to Congress after Texas runoff win with Jasmine Crockett endorsement

Former Rep. Colin Allred and Rep. Julie Johnson battled in a Texas Democratic primary runoff election for a redrawn Dallas-area House seat Tuesday.

May 26, 2026

Trump-backed mortgage banker defeats pilot in GOP primary runoff to replace Wesley Hunt

Republican Jon Bonck won the Texas 38th Congressional District GOP runoff, putting him on track to succeed Rep. Wesley Hunt in a safe Houston seat.

May 26, 2026

‘Put us down for Ken Paxton’: Trump endorsement energizes Texas voters ahead of runoff

Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton looms large as Texas Republicans choose between the attorney general and Sen. John Cornyn in the GOP runoff.

May 11, 2026

Democrats are trying to 'lie' and 'deceive' young people: Sen Ted Cruz

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, criticizes Democrats for their 'anti-men' rhetoric and revises Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's interpretation of American history on 'Hannity.'