Ken Paxton, backed by Donald Trump, defeats Senator John Cornyn in Texas GOP Senate primary runoff. Paxton faces Democrat James Talarico in November amid shifting Latino voter dynamics and party realignments.
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Colin Allred wins the Democratic runoff against incumbent Julie Johnson for Texas' 33rd Congressional District, setting up a November contest against the Republican nominee. The campaign featured sharp disputes over immigration and financial records.
Texas holds primary runoffs Tuesday featuring a high-profile Senate race between Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton, boosted by former President Trump's endorsement. Key House contests and statewide races also test GOP dynamics and Democratic challenges.
The U.S. House of Representatives voted to censure Representative Al Green, a Democrat from Texas, following his disruption during President Donald Trump's address to Congress, with the resolution passing 224-198. Initiated by Republican Representative Dan Newhouse, the censure required Green to stand in the well of the House as Speaker Mike Johnson read the resolution, highlighting tensions between Green and the Republican-controlled House. Despite some Democrats' attempts to table the resolution, the vote proceeded, underscoring the ongoing partisan dynamics and Green's contentious relationship with Trump's administration.
Former President Donald Trump has appointed Alice Marie Johnson, whose life sentence for a nonviolent drug offense he previously commuted, as the new "pardon czar," highlighting the potential for second chances and the impact of clemency. Johnson, now an advocate for criminal justice reform, expressed her gratitude and commitment to her role, emphasizing the transformative power of clemency. Meanwhile, Elizabeth Oyer continues to oversee the clemency process as the U.S. pardon attorney, ensuring fairness and transparency, while political tensions remain high with incidents such as Rep. Al Green's removal from the House chamber and interactions between Trump and Chief Justice John Roberts drawing attention.
President Donald Trump addressed a joint session of Congress, emphasizing his electoral victory and outlining his legislative agenda, which included criticism of previous border policies and a focus on reshaping the nation. His speech, which was met with applause from Republicans, sparked protests from Democrats, particularly over cultural issues like transgender rights and diversity programs. The session was briefly interrupted by Rep. Al Green's protest, highlighting the deep partisan divide as Trump's administration moves forward with its plans.
During a joint session of Congress, President Donald Trump's address was disrupted by Democratic Representative Al Green, who protested Trump's remarks about his 2024 election victory. Known for his previous impeachment efforts against Trump, Green expressed his dissent by shaking his cane and refusing to yield, prompting the presiding officer to call for his removal to maintain decorum. The incident, marked by mixed reactions from the assembly, highlighted ongoing divisions within Congress and the contentious atmosphere surrounding Trump's presidency.