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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Wins GOP Senate Nomination with Trump's Support

Ken Paxton has secured the Republican Senate nomination in Texas, aided by Donald Trump's endorsement. He will compete against Democrat James Talarico in a race that could impact the Republican majority in the Senate. Concerns have been raised about Paxton's past legal issues potentially affecting his campaign.

Fox News — Latest

Mayor Mamdani Comments on Lack of Response from Ken Griffin

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani reported that he has not received a response from Citadel CEO Ken Griffin after attempting to clarify his previous comments. Mamdani discussed his outreach to business leaders to address economic challenges in the city, emphasizing the importance of collaboration amidst rising living costs.

The Hill

Trump Holds Cabinet Meeting Amid US-Iran Talks

President Trump held a Cabinet meeting at the White House as U.S.-Iran peace talks are reportedly advancing. The discussions focus on ending hostilities and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

cnbc.com

U.S. Crude Oil Prices Decline Following Report of Potential Iran-U.S. Agreement

U.S. crude oil prices fell by about 5% on Wednesday due to reports of a potential agreement between Iran and the U.S. that would restore traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state television indicated that Iran would manage shipping traffic in cooperation with Oman, while U.S. military forces would withdraw from the area. Industry experts are skeptical about the quick return to prewar oil flow levels.

Washington Post — Politics

Trump Endorses Challengers to Republican Incumbents

President Donald Trump is endorsing challengers to Republican incumbents, potentially diminishing the power of these incumbents in Congress. Analysts indicate that this could lead to a shift in loyalty among senators.

The Hill

RNC Chair Discusses Trump's Influence Amid Declining Approval Ratings

Joe Gruters, RNC chair, commented on President Trump's political influence following recent primary wins for Trump-backed candidates, despite a decline in Trump's approval ratings among the general public. Gruters made these remarks during an interview with Fox News.

Washington Examiner

California Lifts Evacuation Orders Following Chemical Leak Resolution

California officials have lifted evacuation orders in Orange County after resolving a chemical leak at an aerospace facility. Initially, 50,000 residents were evacuated due to the risk of explosion and toxic exposure, but the situation improved, allowing residents to return home. The tank contained methyl methacrylate, a toxic chemical used in plastics.

Guardian — US

Democratic Attorneys General Report Being Excluded from Fraud Roundtable Event

Three Democratic state attorneys general claimed their deputies were excluded from a roundtable on fraud hosted by Senator JD Vance, which was described by the White House as a bipartisan effort. The attorneys general criticized the situation, stating their representatives were turned away despite traveling to attend the event.

The Daily Beast

Trump Considers Attending NBA Finals After Missing Son's Wedding

Former President Donald Trump is considering attending the NBA Finals to watch the New York Knicks after he missed his son Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding. Trump had planned to appear at a Knicks game if they lost in the Eastern Conference finals but is now focusing on the upcoming finals. He cited international obligations for not attending the wedding.