The New York Times
Iceland has stood apart from the rest of Europe. But President Trump’s threats to Greenland have provoked a reconsideration.
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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 26.05.2026.
It displays 236 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
26.05.2026 ⇢ The Day Paxton Toppled Cornyn
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The day was dominated by the Texas GOP Senate runoff, where Trump-endorsed Ken Paxton defeated incumbent John Cornyn in a landslide, a result called immediately after polls closed. The race was framed as a loyalty test within the Republican Party, with Paxton's victory seen as a consolidation of Trump's hold on the GOP. Earlier, the US-Iran conflict continued to draw attention: US 'self-defense' strikes in southern Iran and Iranian retaliation threats complicated ceasefire talks, while Trump convened a rare Camp David cabinet meeting on Iran. Redistricting battles also featured, with South Carolina's Senate rejecting a Trump-backed map and a federal court blocking Alabama's GOP-favored map. Other stories included a chemical tank rupture in Washington state causing fatalities and Pope Leo's AI warnings being dismissed in Silicon Valley.
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New York Post
Knicks fans partied on Monday night, punctuating a dominant run to the NBA Finals with a one-sided sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers that plunged the Big Apple into chaos.
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The strikes targeted missile launch sites and Iranian vessels “attempting to emplace mines.”
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The Washington Post
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The Washington Post
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Fresh strikes on southern Iran were launched by U.S. military forces early Tuesday morning targeting Iranian missile sites and vessels attempting to lay anti-shipping mines in the contested Strait of Hormuz.
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The Washington Post
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The Justice Department is moving up the court hearings for hundreds of immigrants and scheduling them for mass hearings. If they don't show up, they could be ordered deported.
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The Daily Beast
The president used an outdated Cold War-era term when talking about his war in Iran.
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The Daily Beast
The president was fully 50 years out of date in his latest demand.
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05:42⇢Strikes Amid Peace Talks
⌨The dominant story is the US conducting self-defense strikes in Iran while claiming a ceasefire and peace talks continue. Multiple outlets report the strikes targeted missile sites and mine-laying boats, with some highlighting the contradiction between ongoing negotiations and renewed attacks. The Knicks' NBA finals run and Iceland's EU reconsideration also receive coverage.
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President Donald Trump abandoning Sen. John Cornyn destabilizes the White House's already-rocky relationship with Senate Republicans.
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The New York Times
Iceland has stood apart from the rest of Europe. But President Trump’s threats to Greenland have provoked a reconsideration.
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The Washington Post
The attacks in southern Iran prompted Tehran to warn that it reserves the right to retaliate, complicating negotiations to end the war.
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Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard vowed to “respond decisively to any violation of the ceasefire.” The U.S. military said the strikes were in self-defense.
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Iceland has stood apart from the rest of Europe. But President Trump’s threats to Greenland have provoked a reconsideration.
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There remained a small explosion concern and spill potential, officials said, as evacuation orders were lowered from around 60,000 to 16,000 people.
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New York Post
The food fight over banning Israeli products from Brooklyn’s lefty Park Slope Food Coop is getting rotten — and members are saying a few bad apples are ruining the bunch.
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The Washington Post
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Iran says 4 people were killed in what the U.S. military describes as "self-defense strikes," but Rubio says a deal is still possible despite the clash.
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Trump’s decision to back state Attorney General Ken Paxton against GOP Sen. John Cornyn jolted the Republican Senate primary in Texas.
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A new DOJ lawsuit represents a vital step toward ending an un-American war on disfavored attorneys and defenders of disfavored causes — a war that would do irrevocable damage to our justice system and republic.
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08:11⇢Strikes and Threats Amid Iran Talks
⌨The dominant story is the US-Iran conflict, with new strikes and Iranian retaliation threats. Multiple outlets report US self-defense strikes in Iran, while Iran claims it shot down a US drone and threatens retaliation. The contradiction between ongoing peace talks and renewed attacks is highlighted. Other stories include Trump's endorsement in Texas runoff, gas price decreases, and AI regulation.
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Alexander O’Neill
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Alexander O’Neill
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The Washington Post
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Breitbart News
The worst fears of World Health Organization (W.H.O.) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus have been realized. The career Ethiopian bureaucrat confirmed late Monday the Ebola outbreak is outpacing response efforts in Africa and countries neighbouring the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are at high risk from the disease.
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Iran has threatened to retaliate against the U.S. after it launched strikes on Iranian missile sites and vessels on Monday.
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An unusual coalition of people across the political spectrum have banded together to rally against a border wall in the Big Bend.
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Associated Press
Iran deal progress is murky after US military says it carried out ‘self-defense’ strikes
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LATEST UPDATES: Rubio's Hormuz Declaration, Enhanced Games Off To A Bumpy Start, K-Pop Supergroup's Big Win, MORE…
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The Daily Wire
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The Left needs to show it can deliver bold, ambitious new public services. Zohran Mamdani can transform the Economic Development Corporation into an incubator for public goods that can meet the needs of all New Yorkers.
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Los Angeles Times
Alexander O’Neill
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The Atlantic
The Texas Senate primary exists in an alternate reality.
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Perspective: Democrats see a blue wave coming. But 2022 showed wave conditions don’t always deliver, and the maps are worse now.
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09:56⇢Strikes Amid Talks
⌨The dominant story is the US-Iran conflict, with new US self-defense strikes in Iran and Iranian threats of retaliation, even as peace talks continue. Multiple outlets highlight the contradiction between ongoing negotiations and renewed attacks. Other stories include the Texas Senate primary, AIPAC's influence, and the Ebola outbreak.
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The Atlantic
Around the world, more than 100 of the country’s ambassadorships are unfilled—a sign of the Trump administration’s opinions about the value of diplomacy.
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The Supreme Court won't let Florida sue Californa and Washington state over a fatal Florida crash that put a spotlight on immigration policies.
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All cabinet members – including outgoing Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard – are expected join Trump at the presidential retreat in rural Maryland.
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The Washington Post
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The ruling blocks Alabama from eliminating one of two majority-Black districts, a setback for GOP efforts to oust a Democratic incumbent.
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The journals falsely attributed articles to several professors, who say the fiasco is a warning about the future of knowledge.
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The New York Times
Iceland has stood apart from the rest of Europe. But President Trump’s threats to Greenland have provoked a reconsideration.
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The U.S. military launched new strikes on Iran on Monday, threatening to shatter a 7-week ceasefire and derailing peace negotiations in Qatar.
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All cabinet members – including outgoing Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard – are expected join Trump at the presidential retreat in rural Maryland.
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Los Angeles Times
Laura Pappano
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President Donald Trump will hold a Cabinet meeting at Camp David on Wednesday, Newsmax confirmed, as his administration enters a critical stage in Iran negotiations amid renewed military action in the Middle East. All Cabinet members — including outgoing Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard — are expected to attend. Iran is expected to dominate the discussions after U.S. forces launched self-defense strikes in southern Iran.
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All cabinet members – including outgoing Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard – are expected join Trump at the presidential retreat in rural Maryland.
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11:42⇢Strikes and Summit: Iran in Focus
⌨Iran dominates headlines as US strikes and Iranian threats continue despite ceasefire talks. Trump calls rare Camp David cabinet meeting to discuss Iran. Other stories include Alabama congressional map blocked, Pope's call for more births, and fake academic journals.
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The Daily Beast
The president appeared to fall asleep at a Memorial Day event.
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LATEST UPDATES: Camp David Cabinet Meeting, BP Chief Ousted, Rubio On Hormuz, MORE…
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New York Post
JPMorgan Chase executive Lorna Hajdini — who Rana claims turned him into a sex slave — has since filed defamation claims against him.
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Prominent ex-Trump supporters are likening him to the Antichrist. It’s a throwback to earlier “end times” politics.
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Israel says it will intensify attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon and U.S. military struck Iranian boats and missile launch sites as envoys continued negotiations for a deal that would end the three-month war.
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Breitbart News
Italian luxury automaker Ferrari saw its stock price tumble on Tuesday after unveiling the Luce, the company’s first fully electric vehicle, marking a significant shift in the brand’s traditional approach. Former Ferrari Chairman Luca Cordero di Montezemolo slammed the EV, telling reporters, “I hope they at least remove the Prancing Horse from that car.”
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Around the world, more than 100 of the country’s ambassadorships are unfilled.
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The New York Times
The United Nations has a new plan for weighing economic gains alongside health and environmental progress. But consensus is elusive.
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The regime said it would “leave no act of hostility unanswered,” complicating negotiations to end the war.
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12:39⇢Strikes Deepen the Gulf
⌨The newspapers report on the US-Iran conflict, with new US 'self-defense' strikes in southern Iran and Iranian retaliation threats complicating ceasefire negotiations (WashingtonPost, NPR, ABC News, CNN, usatoday, apnews, NYTimes). Trump calls a rare Camp David cabinet meeting on Iran (newsmax, huffpost). Other stories include a blocked Alabama congressional map (Epoch Times, washingtonexaminer, dailycaller) and a Ferrari EV unveiling (Breitbart).
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The Washington Post
The regime said it would “leave no act of hostility unanswered,” complicating negotiations to end the war.
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The U.S. military launched new strikes on Iran on Monday, threatening to shatter a 7-week ceasefire and derailing peace negotiations in Qatar.
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Around the world, more than 100 of the country’s ambassadorships are unfilled.
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The pontiff’s message is clear — in the battle for righteousness, human beings must remain at the center of civilization, not sidelined by AI.
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The New York Times
The New York Times analyzed President Trump’s statements about the war and compared them with reality. Often, there was a wide disconnect.
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How to Make Sure AI Doesn't Spy on Us or Kill Innocent People
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Los Angeles Times
Jill Filipovic
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Breitbart News
Left-wing activists and Democrat politicians tried to come to the rescue of illegal immigrant detainees at a New Jersey detention center mustering up chaos, with one Democrat senator there claiming victimhood as well.
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13:25⇢Strikes and Summit: Iran in Focus
⌨The newspapers focus on the US-Iran conflict, with new US strikes in southern Iran and Iranian threats of retaliation, complicating ceasefire negotiations. Trump calls a rare Camp David cabinet meeting on Iran. Other stories include a blocked Alabama congressional map and a Supreme Court win for Trump on immigration judges.
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The Washington Post
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Mother Jones
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In an interview with NBC News, Vance said he is glad the pope tackled AI. He also discussed why X remains off his phone after he deleted it for Lent.
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The Trump Department of Justice purged government news releases with information about prosecutions of rioters who attacked the U.S. Capitol and assaulted law enforcement on Jan. 6, 2021.
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The first known sanction of its kind held CoreCivic responsible for destroying video in a case alleging wrongful death of an ICE detainee.
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The Washington Post
The failure in South Carolina to approve a new map preserved the district of Rep. James E. Clyburn, a Democratic Party power broker, and came just hours after a federal court blocked Alabama from using a map that more heavily favors the GOP.
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We’ve made little progress against one of the world’s greatest killers.
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Associated Press
The South Carolina Senate has rejected President Donald Trump’s push to redraw the state’s congressional districts in hopes Republicans could gain an extra seat.
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The ultra-private 38-acre island is tucked away in the Exuma Cays, roughly 70 miles from Nassau, and has famously served as the backdrop for several blockbuster films.
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15:24⇢Redistricting Reversals
⌨The newspapers report on multiple redistricting battles: South Carolina's Senate rejected a Trump-backed map, and a federal court blocked Alabama's GOP-favored map, with an appeal planned. Meanwhile, Iran accuses the US of violating the ceasefire as Trump seeks a deal, and a chemical tank rupture in Washington state caused fatalities.
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A top DHS official directed ICE attorneys to aggressively pursue administrative fraud cases against immigration lawyers accused of filing false asylum claims.
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As Iran accuses the U.S. of a "grave violation" of the fragile ceasefire, Rubio says a deal is still possible despite the latest clash.
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The Daily Beast
A panel of judges rejected Alabama’s plan to redistrict ahead of the midterms.
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"U.S. forces conducted self-defense strikes in southern Iran today to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces," said CENTCOM. It said targets included missile launch sites and boats out to lay mines.
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The Trump administration is planning major cuts to the number of U.S. bombers, fighter jets and warships committed to NATO during a large-scale European conflict, according to a New York Post report Monday citing German outlet Spiegel, a move likely to deepen growing uncertainty among European allies about Washington’s long-term commitment to the alliance.
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The facility is a pulp and paper mill and a liquid packaging plant, according to the Washington Department of Ecology.
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The Washington Post
The failure in South Carolina to approve a new map preserved the district of Rep. James E. Clyburn, a Democratic Party power broker, and came just hours after a federal court blocked Alabama from using a map that more heavily favors Republicans.
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Three Democratic runoffs in Houston, San Antonio, and Dallas reveal fractures threatening Democrats’ grip on Texas.
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The Daily Beast
The country’s busiest train station will soon be Trump-ified.
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The DOJ's Flimsy Legal Theories To Support Trump's 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'
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Alexis Romero and Mark Joseph Stern
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Alexis Romero and Mark Joseph Stern
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Despite everything, the president is holding out for more before he ends the war.
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Los Angeles Times
Alexis Romero and Mark Joseph Stern
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The Daily Beast
Donald Trump’s followers are striking out after South Carolina senators blocked the GOP redistricting push.
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“The case law makes it really clear,” said Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Dakota D. Ramseur. “You can’t put the genie back in the bottle.”
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16:57⇢Redistricting Revolt in South Carolina
⌨The newspapers report on a Republican revolt against Trump's redistricting push in South Carolina, where the state Senate rejected a map targeting a Democratic district, with similar court blocks in Alabama. Meanwhile, Iran accuses the US of violating the ceasefire as Trump seeks a deal, and a chemical tank rupture in Washington state caused fatalities.
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The Washington Post
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The U.S. men's national team 2026 World Cup roster is out, with Mauricio Pochettino naming 26 players. Here are four thoughts about the lineup.
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The Washington Post
The failure in South Carolina to approve a new map preserved the district of Rep. James E. Clyburn, a Democratic Party power broker, and came just hours after a federal court blocked Alabama from using a map that more heavily favors Republicans.
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Sunday on “The Alex Marlow Show,” Breitbart News social media director Wynton Hall, author of Code Red: The Left, the Right, China, and the Race to Control AI talked about employment. Hall said, “The scale is infinite, you could have a hundred,
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The Washington Post
The failure in South Carolina to approve a new map preserved the district of Rep. James E. Clyburn, a Democratic Party power broker, and came just hours after a federal court blocked Alabama from using a map that more heavily favors Republicans.
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Justice Barrett wants Trump to be able to fire everyone in the federal government.
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The Boston Globe
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Canadians are shifting their focus from the United States as a top travel destination, but some continue to visit their neighbor to the south.
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The Daily Beast
The president’s team staged quite a distraction.
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Controversial Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is challenging U.S. Sen. John Cornyn's reelection. The $100 million fight could have far-reaching implications for the GOP, and party control of the Senate.
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The New York Times
Pope Leo XIV’s spiritual message on artificial intelligence arrived as Silicon Valley’s A.I. enthusiasts pursue their own spirituality through technology.
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The move comes as part of a wider push that officials have linked to recent media leaks involving sensitive national security matters, including reporting on U.S. military operations and internal assessments tied to the Iran war and earlier Venezuela-related operations.
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Vance spoke to NBC News in an interview that touched on Iran, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the “anti-weaponization fund.”
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19:39⇢Paxton vs Cornyn: Texas Showdown
⌨The newspapers focus on the Texas Senate runoff between Ken Paxton and John Cornyn, with Trump backing Paxton, and on the White House's push for NDAs after leaks on Iran and Venezuela operations. Also covered: Pope Leo's AI warnings dismissed in Silicon Valley, and a federal court blocks Alabama's GOP-favored map.
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Texans cast ballots Tuesday in primary runoff elections that could steer the direction of politics in Texas – and Washington – for a generation. The marquee race is incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) versus Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R-TX)
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Texas Republicans are voting in a closely watched US Senate primary between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton. See live results here.
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Texans cast ballots Tuesday in primary runoff elections that could steer the direction of politics in Texas – and Washington – for a generation.
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Texas voters are casting ballots across the state as the closely watched Cornyn vs. Paxton Republican Senate runoff and other key races unfold.
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Vance spoke to NBC News in an interview that touched on Iran, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the “anti-weaponization fund.”
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Texans cast ballots Tuesday in primary runoff elections that could steer the direction of politics in Texas – and Washington – for a generation.
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President Trump had endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the primary runoff.
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The Washington Post
Sen. John Cornyn became the second Republican senator to lose his seat in less than two weeks after President Donald Trump endorsed against him.
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Texans cast ballots Tuesday in primary runoff elections that could steer the direction of politics in Texas – and Washington – for a generation.
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The Daily Beast
Firebrand Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won the GOP Senate runoff ousting Sen. John Cornyn.
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The Daily Wire
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President Donald Trump’s victory in Texas may have Republicans nervous about the upcoming midterm elections.
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Controversial Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton challenged Sen. John Cornyn's reelection and won President Trump's endorsement in the bitter primary fight that cost Republicans more than $100 million.
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New York Post
A controversial City Council member lashed out against a pair of Muslim organizers of a massive pro-Israel protest at Gracie Mansion on Tuesday, seething that she prays they go to hell.
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The Washington Post
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21:13⇢Paxton Ousts Cornyn in Texas Upset
⌨The Texas Senate GOP runoff dominates coverage, with Ken Paxton defeating incumbent John Cornyn in a major victory for Trump-backed candidates. Multiple outlets report the upset, highlighting the MAGA vs. establishment clash. Other stories include a NYC councilwoman's controversial comments and Iran deal developments.
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Texans cast ballots Tuesday in primary runoff elections that could steer the direction of politics in Texas – and Washington – for a generation.
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The Epoch Times
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The Washington Post
Sen. John Cornyn became the second Republican senator to lose his seat in less than two weeks after President Donald Trump endorsed against him.
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Paxton is the latest Trump-backed Republican to prevail in a hotly contested primary.
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The Daily Beast
Firebrand Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won the GOP Senate runoff ousting Sen. John Cornyn.
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The Daily Beast
The former top federal prosecutor was diagnosed shortly after her exit from the DOJ, according to a new report.
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President Trump had endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the primary runoff.
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Associated Press
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate. He defeated four-term Sen. John Cornyn.
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Texans cast ballots Tuesday in primary runoff elections that could steer the direction of politics in Texas – and Washington – for a generation.
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The Washington Post
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Texans cast ballots Tuesday in primary runoff elections that could steer the direction of politics in Texas – and Washington – for a generation.
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Texans cast ballots Tuesday in primary runoff elections that could steer the direction of politics in Texas – and Washington – for a generation.
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The Washington Post
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Texans cast ballots Tuesday in primary runoff elections that could steer the direction of politics in Texas – and Washington – for a generation.
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New York Post
Pam Bondi was diagnosed with thyroid cancer shortly after President Trump removed her as attorney general, according to a report Tuesday.
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23:27⇢Paxton Ousts Cornyn in Texas
⌨The Texas Senate GOP runoff dominates coverage, with Ken Paxton defeating incumbent John Cornyn in a major victory for Trump-backed candidates. Multiple outlets report the upset, highlighting the MAGA vs. establishment clash. Other stories include Pam Bondi's cancer diagnosis and Biden's lawsuit to block audio release.
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The Washington Post
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Democrat James Talarico casts scandal-plague GOP nominee as the 'most corrupt politician in America' in a fall race that shakes up the 2026 Senate map
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