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.
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Rep. Julia Letlow and John Fleming advance to a runoff in Louisiana's GOP Senate primary, defeating incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy. The runoff is set for June 27, with Cassidy conceding defeat after a campaign marked by President Trump's opposition to the senator.
American YouTuber Johnny Somali is sentenced to six months in a South Korean prison for offensive stunts, including disrespecting a statue honoring wartime sexual slavery victims. The court cited multiple charges and ordered his immediate detention.
President Donald Trump attacks conservative critics over their opposition to his Iran war policy, calling them "losers" and "nut jobs." The dispute highlights divisions within the right over the conflict, which has drawn widespread condemnation.
In March 2026, the Trump administration strengthened its ties with the combat sports world through an FBI partnership with the UFC and the appointment of former MMA fighter Senator Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security, highlighting the growing influence of combat sports within conservative politics. This connection is rooted in Trump’s longstanding affinity for combat sports and is further amplified by prominent fighters and media figures like Joe Rogan who promote right-wing ideologies and alternative health views. Concurrently, escalating Middle East tensions involving Russia, Iran, and U.S. forces have intensified debates in the Senate over military responses, amid broader regional conflicts with significant global implications.
Podcaster Joe Rogan criticized President Trump’s military strikes against Iran, calling the action contradictory to Trump’s campaign promises and questioning the unclear rationale behind the operation. Public opposition to the conflict is widespread, with polls showing a majority of Americans disapprove and even some conservative voices expressing skepticism about the war’s alignment with the “America First” agenda. The administration’s inconsistent messaging has deepened political divisions and eroded support within Trump’s base, raising concerns that continued opposition could pressure the president to reconsider the conflict.
President Donald Trump is withholding his endorsement in the Texas Republican Senate primary between Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton until the controversial SAVE America Act, which imposes stricter voting requirements and includes additional anti-transgender provisions, is passed. This linkage has caused tension within the GOP, with Senate Majority Leader John Thune warning against tying political endorsements to legislative outcomes and expressing doubts about the bill’s prospects. The closely contested primary reflects broader party divisions between establishment figures and the MAGA base, with Trump’s endorsement seen as pivotal to the race’s outcome and the GOP’s 2024 strategy.
This article reports on a sexual assault allegation against Christian Ziegler, the chair of the Florida GOP, with details obtained from a heavily redacted police report and anonymous sources. The police report mentions an accusation of rape and sexual battery that allegedly took place on October 2 in Sarasota, and Ziegler's attorney has confirmed that his client is being investigated. The investigation is ongoing and no further information has been released at this time.