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Ken Paxton Defeats John Cornyn in Texas GOP Primary Runoff
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Ken Paxton Defeats John Cornyn in Texas GOP Primary Runoff

Ken Paxton has defeated incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the Texas Republican primary runoff election, a significant victory that highlights former President Trump's continued influence over the GOP base. This outcome has sparked discussions about the future of the Republican party in Texas and potential implications for the general election.

Trump Votes by Mail in Florida Despite Publicly Denouncing Method as 'Fraud'
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Trump Votes by Mail in Florida Despite Publicly Denouncing Method as 'Fraud'

Donald Trump has urged Republican congressmen to work through the Easter holidays to pass a controversial US election law, invoking Jesus Christ in his call for action, and is pressuring Senate Majority Leader John Thune to tighten voting rights. Despite this, Trump himself voted by mail in Florida's Palm Beach County for local elections, even as he politically pushes legislation to restrict such voting and publicly labels it as 'fraud'.

Pentagon Delays Ukraine Aid Spending Amid Trump's Legal Battles and Foreign Policy Remarks
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Pentagon Delays Ukraine Aid Spending Amid Trump's Legal Battles and Foreign Policy Remarks

The Pentagon announced it would not finish spending Ukraine aid funds until after the year Donald Trump leaves office, while Trump faces ongoing legal challenges and makes controversial statements regarding international allies and conflicts. These developments occur as over 600 US troops have been wounded since the Iran war began, and a Trump-linked influencer visited a rebuilt power substation in Ukraine.

Trump Threatens Oman Over Strait of Hormuz Control
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Trump Threatens Oman Over Strait of Hormuz Control

During a cabinet meeting, President Trump appeared to threaten Oman, a US ally, with military action, stating he would 'blow up' the country. The comments were made in an apparent confusion regarding control over the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing discussions with Iran.

Iran Strikes Should End In Regime Change, Senate Majority Leader Says, Ahead Of War Powers Vote
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Iran Strikes Should End In Regime Change, Senate Majority Leader Says, Ahead Of War Powers Vote

Iran Strikes Should End In Regime Change, Senate Majority Leader Says, Ahead Of War Powers Vote Senate Majority Leader John Thune has made the maximalist hawkish US case on Iran, saying that any authorized strikes should result in nothing less than regime change in Tehran. "In my view, if you’re going to do something there, you better well make it about getting new leadership and regime change," the leading Republican Senator said Thursday. "If you’re going to take some sort of ...

Trump Urges Patience on Iran Deal Amid Republican Opposition
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Trump Urges Patience on Iran Deal Amid Republican Opposition

President Trump has instructed negotiators not to rush into a deal with Iran, emphasizing a focus on nuclear weapons prohibition. This stance comes as some Republican senators express rare opposition to the President's approach to the potential agreement.

Battle Over Trump's SAVE Act Puts Filibuster at Risk
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Battle Over Trump's SAVE Act Puts Filibuster at Risk

The battle over Trump's SAVE Act has put Senate Minority Leader John Thune in a difficult position, facing the temptation to end the filibuster, a challenge he has dealt with since taking over from Mitch McConnell.