Key takeaways from the 1st primaries of the 2026 campaign
Associated PressKey takeaways from the 1st primaries of the 2026 campaign
The 2026 campaign kicked off Tuesday with high-profile primary elections in Texas, where Republican Sen. John Cornyn is heading toward a runoff vote against state attorney general Ken Paxton. Democrats chose state Rep. James Talarico over U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett to be their candidate. For all the focus on Texas, elections in North Carolina could have a bigger impact on which party ultimately wins the Senate majority in the fall.
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Key takeaways from Texas primaries, as Talarico beats Crockett in Democratic race
Contests in the southern state are signalling which way the Republicans and Democrats are heading.
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MAGA commentators double down on criticism of Trump’s Iran attacks: ‘He’s going down the wrong path’
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Trump to meet tech giants on energy pledge ahead of midterms
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Mojtaba Khamenei survives strikes on Iran, poised to become next supreme leader, sources say
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Kyowa Kirin discontinues ongoing trials of rocatinlimab
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Israel steps up strikes in Iran and Lebanon as war spreads
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This Astronaut Had A Medical Emergency On The ISS, Highlighting The Risks Of A Mars Mission
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Cash machine stolen from bank during ram raid
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Factbox-Number of Iranian missiles and drones fired at Gulf countries
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Texas tests party fault lines as US midterms begin
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Second legal challenge over asylum seeker camp plan
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People return home after explosives scare
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Kill animals faster to cut food costs, Trump administration says
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Trump to meet tech giants on energy pledge ahead of midterms
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Former Daily Mail showbusiness editor denies hacking Sadie Frost's voicemails
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Iran crisis tests Trump standing with young men who helped power 2024 win
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4 min read - Politics
US lawmakers set to vote on war powers as Iran conflict widens
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2 min read - World
Thai poll body certifies election results, clearing path for new parliament
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Bid to outsource city centre car park withdrawn
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4 min readThe Guardian
- Politics
Senate to vote on Trump's war powers after Iran attacks
The resolution appears poised to fall short of the simple majority needed to advance the measure.
5 min read - Science
Researcher accidentally discovers material that's stronger and cheaper than concrete — and its potential is staggering
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Christian nationalism is surfacing in the war on Iran in a shocking way
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4 min readMS NOW
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Fact Check: Kansas is revoking many trans people's driver's licenses due to new law
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