Trump-backed Texas AG Ken Paxton wins Republican primary over Sen. John Cornyn. Why Iran’s military targets are becoming more difficult to find. Plus, “Summer House” fans bond over the reality TV show’s messy drama.

Trump-backed candidates keep winning primaries. What does that mean for Republicans, Democrats, and the November 2026 general election?

After months watching Republicans tear into each other, Talarico is now moving into the center of a race expected to grow even more combative.

Sen. Bill Cassidy breaks with Trump on Iran war powers and DOJ spending after the president backed his opponent in Louisiana's Senate primary race.

House and Senate Republicans were fuming as they left Washington last week for a long holiday break. The source of the torment, however, was notably different on each side of the Capitol, and the distinctions forecast a clash between the chambers when Congress returns next month.

Senate Republicans emerged stone-faced from a tense meeting with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. Then they decided to leave town.

House Republicans slammed the Senate GOP for kicking the can down the road on voting on a package pertaining to ICE and Border Patrol funding.