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HACKS TO GRIND

Trump Goes to Desperate Efforts for His Must-Win Candidate

The anxious president has found two “political hacks” to blame.

Cameron Adams

Donald Trump and Republican US Senate candidate Ken Paxton attend a campaign rally at Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, Texas, US, October 7, 2026.
BAD BLOOD

Must-Win MAGA Candidate’s Bitter Rant at GOP Senator Leaked

Ken Paxton’s Texas Senate bid has been dogged by numerous damning leaks.

Ewan Palmer

Donald Trump with windblown hair
AD NAUSEAM

Trump’s New Insult Revealed in Bonkers Propaganda Blitz

The president says his PAC will fund his ads—but there’s a catch.

Tom Latchem

Tarrant County Republican Party Chair Bo French speaks during a rally
FRENCH FRIED

Vile Post Backfires Spectacularly on MAGA Candidate

Bo French tried to cash in after targeting South Asian students.

Tom Latchem

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PAX A PUNCH

Trump Nemesis Twists the Knife After GOP Guru Switches Sides

John Cornyn has suggested that he thinks the president’s party has a bigotry problem.

Leigh Kimmins

Bo French, candidate for the Texas Railroad Commission, attends the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) USA 2026 at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center, in Grapevine, Texas, U.S. March 27, 2026.  REUTERS/Callaghan O'Hare
TOO FAR

MAGA Candidate’s Vile Racism Called Out by Fellow Republican

‘This is how great political parties self-destruct.’

Sarah-Jane Collins

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks during a campaign event at Matt's Rancho Martinez restaurant on August 04, 2026 in Allen, Texas.
Opinion
FOLLOW THE MONEY

Republicans Have a Texas-Sized Senate Problem on Their Hands

Spoiler alert: President Trump is not feeling generous.

Chris Cillizza

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) arrives to a hearing in the U.S. Capitol
ALL HAT, NO CATTLE

Ted Cruz Scrambles to Defend ‘Lazy’ MAGA Candidate

The Texas junior senator doesn’t agree with his senior colleague.

Vic Verbalaitis

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LOST CAUSE

Cowardly Republican Senator Admits Being Stampeded by Trump

One of two GOP lawmakers who capitulated and voted for Todd Blanche’s nomination was steamrolled by the president.

David Gardner

Trump became a criminal in May 2024 after being represented by Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general.
BLANCHED!

Dems Launch Furious Rebuke of Trump Attack Dog

As Blanche’s full Senate confirmation hangs in the balance, furious Democrats outlined the lengths he has gone to appease the president.

Farrah Tomazin

John Cornyn, Thom Thillis, Donald Trump
REBELS WITHOUT A CAUSE

Republican Rebels Fall for Trump’s BS Over Attack Dog Vote

The Senators’ victory lap was immediately overshadowed by criticism that the pair had secured far less than suggested in agreeing to back Todd Blanche’s nomination.

Farrah Tomazin

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