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Biden Files Lawsuit to Prevent Release of Interview Tapes with Ghostwriter

Former President Joe Biden has filed a lawsuit to block the Justice Department from releasing audio recordings made during his work with a ghostwriter. The DOJ plans to release the tapes on June 15, following requests from the Heritage Foundation and House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan. Biden's lawsuit argues that the request is an attempt to expose his private conversations.

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Ken Paxton Wins Republican Senate Primary in Texas

Ken Paxton has won the Republican Senate primary runoff in Texas, defeating incumbent Senator John Cornyn. Paxton, endorsed by former President Donald Trump, will face Democratic state Representative James Talarico in the November election. Talarico has criticized Paxton's past controversies and the influence of wealthy donors in politics.

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Ken Paxton Wins Republican Primary for U.S. Senate in Texas

Ken Paxton has secured the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate in Texas, defeating incumbent John Cornyn with support from Donald Trump. Paxton's campaign has focused on election integrity and voter suppression policies, while Democratic nominee James Talarico has criticized him as corrupt.

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Alex Mealer Wins Texas GOP Runoff Backed by Donald Trump

Alex Mealer won the GOP primary runoff for a Houston congressional seat, defeating Briscoe Cain. Backed by Donald Trump and the Club for Growth, Mealer's victory highlights the influence of Trump's endorsements in Republican primaries. The winner will face Leticia Gutierrez in the general election.

Fox News — Politics

Alex Mealer Wins Texas GOP Runoff Backed by Donald Trump

Alex Mealer won the Texas GOP primary runoff election for a Houston congressional seat, defeating state Rep. Briscoe Cain. Backed by President Donald Trump, Mealer will face environmental activist Leticia Gutierrez in the general election.

The Daily Beast

Trump Reposts Message on Truth Social After Medical Appointment

President Donald Trump reposted a message on Truth Social on May 27, 2026, shortly after a medical appointment at Walter Reed Hospital. The post criticized the media and discussed Iran, while concerns about his health have been raised due to visible issues. The White House stated that Trump's health is fine and that he was undergoing routine checkups.

Guardian — US

Trump Advocates for Federal Control Over Prediction Markets

President Donald Trump called for the federal government to retain regulatory control over the prediction market industry, expressing concerns about state-level regulations. He stated that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) should maintain exclusive authority over these markets.

Axios

Texas GOP Primary Results: Ken Paxton Defeats John Cornyn

In the Texas Republican primary, Ken Paxton defeated incumbent Senator John Cornyn with 63.2% of the vote. This result is significant as it reflects the influence of former President Donald Trump on GOP primaries and may impact the upcoming general election against Democrat James Talarico.

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Jon Bonck Wins GOP Primary Runoff for Texas' 38th Congressional District

Jon Bonck has won the GOP primary runoff for Texas' 38th Congressional District, defeating Shelly deZevallos. He will advance to the general election against Democrat Melissa McDonough in November. Bonck is backed by Donald Trump and has highlighted key issues such as affordability and immigration.

Fox News — Politics

Texas Democrats Nominate Vikki Goodwin for Lieutenant Governor

Texas Democrats have nominated state Representative Vikki Goodwin for lieutenant governor after she won the primary runoff against Marcos Vélez. Goodwin will challenge Republican incumbent Dan Patrick in the upcoming November election, with her campaign focusing on education funding and healthcare expansion.

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FBI Fires Analyst Involved in 2017 Congressional Shooting Assessment

FBI Director Kash Patel has fired analyst Emily Morales, who was involved in the FBI's 2017 assessment of the congressional baseball shooting. The assessment did not label the shooting as domestic terrorism, leading to criticism from Republican lawmakers. Morales' dismissal is seen as part of a broader trend of firings of FBI agents perceived as nonpartisan.

Guardian — US

Ken Paxton wins Texas Republican primary runoff against John Cornyn

Ken Paxton has won the Republican primary runoff in Texas, defeating incumbent John Cornyn. Paxton, backed by Donald Trump, will face Democratic candidate James Talarico in the midterm elections, where Talarico aims to become the first Democrat to win statewide office in Texas in over three decades.

New York Post

Ted Cruz criticizes Gavin Newsom over California's gas prices

Senator Ted Cruz has publicly criticized Governor Gavin Newsom for the high gas prices in California, attributing the issue to the state's energy policies rather than to Chevron. Cruz's comments highlight ongoing debates about energy management in the state.