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.
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Senate Republicans delay a vote on a $72 billion immigration funding bill due to concerns over a $1.776 billion DOJ anti-weaponization fund. The postponement pushes the vote past the Memorial Day recess, complicating efforts to meet President Trump's June 1 deadline.
SpaceX launches its upgraded Starship V3 prototype in a key test flight supporting NASA's Artemis moon program. The flight will test new engines, satellite deployment, and re-entry maneuvers as NASA prepares for a 2028 lunar landing.
SpaceX files for an IPO without specifying fundraising goals, revealing financials and plans across space, satellite internet, and AI sectors.
President Donald Trump endorses Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over Sen. John Cornyn in the GOP Senate runoff, intensifying a high-stakes primary ahead of the May 26 vote. The endorsement challenges Cornyn's long Senate career and sets the stage for a contentious general election against Democrat James Talarico.
Michael Banks, chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, resigns amid a series of leadership changes in immigration enforcement under the Trump administration. Banks cited family reasons and highlighted his role in securing the border during his tenure.
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player and advocate for inclusion, has died at 47 after battling brain cancer. He made history in 2013 by publicly coming out while still active in the league.
Virginia Democrats have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to reinstate a voter-approved congressional map blocked by the Virginia Supreme Court, arguing the state court’s ruling violated federal law and overrode the will of the people.