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Dozens of ex-judges push to look into Trump’s “anti-weaponization fund” settlement, calling it a “fraud on the Court”

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A group of 35 former federal judges asked a court Wednesday to reopen a legal dispute between President Trump and the federal government that was settled by creating a controversial $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization fund,” calling the deal potentially fraudulent. The legal filing adds to growing criticism of the settlement deal, which the Justice Department announced … Read more

Takeaways from Texas’ primary runoffs: Trump’s power, the shifting Latino vote, the redistricting wars and more

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Washington — The November ballot in Texas is now set, after a four-term incumbent Republican senator lost to a Trump-endorsed challenger in Tuesday’s primary runoffs. Meanwhile, Texas Democrats are angling to win their first Senate race since 1988. The Senate race was just one storyline on Tuesday night, as many downballot primary races highlighted larger … Read more

Trump’s May primary scorecard: From the Politics Desk

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Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In today’s edition, we take stock of President Donald … Read more

Ken Paxton didn’t need Trump’s endorsement to beat Cornyn, Texas voters say

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! PLANO, Texas – Supporters at Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s election night watch party in Plano said Tuesday they were firmly behind the Republican Senate candidate long before President Donald Trump endorsed him. Inside a Marriott hotel ballroom, attendees balancing plates of brisket and nachos told Fox … Read more

Pam Bondi diagnosed with thyroid cancer weeks after departing as Trump’s attorney general: report

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Steve Yates discusses Pam Bondi’s contributions after her removal as attorney general Steve Yates, former Deputy National Security Advisor for Vice President Cheney, reflects on Attorney General Pam Bondi’s significant contributions, especially in fighting illicit fentanyl and advocating for victims. He recounts personal experiences with Bondi and her empathetic nature, noting her support during his … Read more

Paxton trounces Cornyn in Texas, a sign of Trump’s hold on GOP

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton​’s Senate-nomination victory ​Tuesday has underscored how, even at a time of low favorability for President Donald Trump, MAGA zeal remains the driving force of the Republican Party base. Mr. Paxton notched a landslide victory to become the Republican nominee ​i​n one of this year’s marquee Senate races, unseating four-term incumbent … Read more

Deal or no deal? Trump’s social media posts add confusion to Iran conflict

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WASHINGTON — As President Donald Trump’s team was actively working behind the scenes over Memorial Day weekend to deliver an Iran peace deal, the president’s own social posts left a trail of confusion. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. It started late Saturday afternoon, following a … Read more

South Carolina Senate rejects Trump’s call to redraw congressional map

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As early in-person voting began Tuesday in South Carolina’s primaries, the state Senate rejected a Republican plan to cancel those congressional votes and instead schedule a new primary under revised districts designed to help the GOP oust a longtime Democrat. Some senators said it was simply too late to make a change. “South Carolina citizens … Read more

GOP fears Trump’s last-minute Texas endorsement could give Dems the upper hand

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Moments after President Donald Trump made his pick in the Texas Senate race, the mood among Senate Republicans immediately shifted.  Several were already en route to their weekly, closed-door lunch preparing to debate the now-stalled immigration funding package and lay out the road ahead for what was … Read more

Trump’s oozing influence in the Texas primary runoffs and U.S. revives strikes in Iran: Morning Rundown

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In today’s newsletter: The question of Trump’s GOP influence returns as Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Sen. John Cornyn are pitted against each other in one of the state’s primary runoffs. The U.S. military conducts strikes on Iran near the Strait of Hormuz and California officials narrow evacuation orders after the threat of a … Read more