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Steve Bannon blasts Trump campaign aides for backing Cornyn in the Texas GOP Senate primary, while Ken Paxton positions himself as the MAGA standard-bearer; Tony Fabrizio and Chris LaCivita are aligned with Cornyn's campaign, sparking a fresh intra-MAGA rift as the White House remains neutral and the race foreshadows more internal battles within the party.
Texas’s GOP Senate primary has become a MAGA-friendly test as Ken Paxton challenges incumbent Sen. John Cornyn, with Paxton courting Trump-aligned voters and Hunt framing himself as the next-gen MAGA option. Trump remains neutral, keeping the race competitive and possibly forcing a runoff on May 26 if no candidate wins a majority, while Cornyn’s allies flood the airwaves with ads to protect the seat amid Paxton’s controversial past and Paxton’s push to redefine the GOP’s image.
Senate Minority Leader John Thune warned that Democrats could flip Texas’ Senate seat if Ken Paxton is the GOP nominee, as Cornyn fights a primary against Paxton and Wesley Hunt. Paxton’s impeachment history fuels GOP anxiety, while Democrats Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico vie for the nomination; polls show Paxton ahead but without a majority, potentially triggering a May runoff. Republicans have already poured money into Cornyn’s bid, highlighting how the race could affect the 53–47 Senate split.
With the Texas primary looming, Republicans fear the intra-party feud between Attorney General Ken Paxton and Sen. John Cornyn could jeopardize the GOP’s Senate hold. Paxton remains competitive and could win outright or force a runoff, while Cornyn is viewed by NRSC allies as stronger in a general election. About $100 million has already been spent in ads, and donors worry the money spent here could crowd out other battleground races. Trump’s endorsement decision is still undecided, keeping the outcome highly unpredictable.
Despite more than $60 million in GOP-backed ads aimed at defeating him, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton remains the front-runner in the March 3 Republican primary for the U.S. Senate. Cornyn warns Paxton’s nomination could hurt Republicans in November, but Paxton maintains base loyalty, a favorable runoff dynamic with a third candidate, and late ads as he eyes a possible victory and general-election appeal. Trump has not endorsed Paxton.
Sen. John Cornyn publicly attacked Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in a heated GOP primary after a Times report on fundraising; Paxton’s wife Angela Paxton has filed for divorce on biblical grounds, reviving scrutiny of Paxton’s impeachment and past allegations, underscoring growing intra‑party tensions ahead of the runoff.
Attorney General Ken Paxton releases a 74-page MLK Day opinion arguing that diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives are unconstitutional and uses it to directly attack Sen. John Cornyn in the Texas GOP primary. Legal experts say the opinion is not binding and cannot overturn laws, while critics call it a campaign tactic as Texas continues to bar DEI in state institutions. The piece frames the ruling within a broader Republican effort against DEI and notes potential chilling effects on state agencies and private employers ahead of the primary.
Sen. John Cornyn raised $7 million in the fourth quarter, boosting his cash on hand to more than $15 million—the best quarterly total of his career—as he faces a tight Texas Republican primary against Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt. Cornyn has attacked Paxton, who faces investigations and personal baggage, while polls show a competitive race ahead of the early March primary; a runoff could follow in late May.
Republican Rep. Wesley Hunt is challenging incumbent Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton in Texas's 2026 Senate race, positioning himself as an alternative amid intra-party conflicts and significant campaign spending, with Hunt emphasizing his alignment with Trump and support from voters seeking a different candidate.
A recent Emerson poll shows Texas Senator John Cornyn leading Attorney General Ken Paxton narrowly in the GOP primary, with a significant portion of voters still undecided. The race is highly competitive, and the outcome may hinge on a potential Trump endorsement. The poll also highlights voter preferences in other races and issues, including the upcoming 2028 presidential race and redistricting debates.
Senator John Cornyn announced that the FBI will assist Texas law enforcement in locating Democratic lawmakers who left the state to block redistricting efforts, a move that has sparked controversy and raised questions about legal boundaries and political motives.
The FBI has agreed to investigate and help locate Texas Democratic lawmakers who left the state to block GOP congressional maps, following a request from Senator Cornyn, amid political tensions and ongoing legal and political actions.
Senator John Cornyn announced that the FBI has approved his request to assist in locating Texas Democratic lawmakers who left the state to block GOP redistricting efforts, amid political tensions and calls for their arrest, though no criminal warrants have been filed and the FBI has yet to take action.
Senator John Cornyn requested FBI assistance to locate Texas House Democrats who fled the state to protest redistricting efforts, with FBI Director Kash Patel granting the request. Cornyn criticized the Democrats for breaking quorum and avoiding legislative responsibilities, while Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered their arrest. The situation highlights ongoing political tensions over redistricting and legislative procedures.
Texas Senator John Cornyn outraised challenger Ken Paxton in the last quarter, with $3.9 million raised compared to Paxton's $2.9 million, strengthening his financial position ahead of a high-profile GOP primary, despite polls favoring Paxton.