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Republican-aligned super PACs are pouring over $131 million into Texas to defend Ken Paxton’s Senate seat against Democratic candidate James Talarico. This massive emergency spending compensates for Paxton’s fundraising deficit in a state Republicans have held since 1988.
Donald Trump faces record low approval ratings on economic issues, with only 17% approving of his handling of cost of living. A majority of voters blame his specific policies, such as tariffs and the war with Iran.
Democratic leaders are directing national donors and prominent surrogates to support Scott Colom in his Senate challenge against Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith. While Mississippi remains historically Republican, expanding national political maps have encouraged Democrats to test competitive boundaries in deep red states.
During a White House event celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, Donald Trump made several unusual claims to attendees. He stated “only a Hispanic” could survive falling off his ballroom construction site and that 97 automobile assembly plants are currently being built in the United States.
Cameras continue to capture Donald Trump appearing to struggle to stay awake during public events. The footage has drawn fresh questions about his stamina, echoing the “Sleepy Joe” criticism he once used against Joe Biden.
Former Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene publicly denounced Donald Trump, declaring that the MAGA movement is dead. After leaving Congress and the Republican Party, Greene accused Trump of betraying his base on foreign intervention.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth tried to rally the troops during a speech by using insults, slurs, and quoting scripture. Hegseth also announced the creation of a new Office of Religious Affairs at the Pentagon that will report directly to the Defense Secretary.
Finally, a major measles outbreak in Pennsylvania has led to nearly 1,000 confirmed cases and five deaths. Falling vaccination rates and conflicting public health messaging from administration officials have raised fears that the United States could lose its official measles elimination status.
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Congratulations on the book making the best sellers list David! 🎉🎊
Texan can rot and Texans can rot. They prefer criminal types as their leaders. When lying Ted Cruz wasn’t sleazy enough for them they rejected him for Trump.