Ken Paxton defeats incumbent John Cornyn in Texas GOP Senate runoff, securing the Republican nomination to face Democrat James Talarico in November. The race is expected to be one of the most expensive and closely watched in Texas history.
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The South Carolina Senate voted against a Trump-backed congressional redistricting plan that would have eliminated the state's single majority-Black district. Some Republicans cited concerns about changing districts after early voting had begun.
Rep. Mike Collins and former football coach Derek Dooley advance to a June 16 runoff in Georgia's GOP Senate primary, setting up a contest to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in November. The race highlights divisions within the Republican Party and promises a competitive general election in a key battleground state.
Ed Gallrein, backed by Donald Trump and MAGA allies, defeats incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s Republican primary. The costly race featured heavy spending from pro-Trump and pro-Israel groups.
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.
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.