Mayes Middleton Defeats Chip Roy in the Runoff for Texas Attorney General
After connecting his opponent to past criticism of President Trump, the conservative state senator now advances to the general election.
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Minneapolis Police Chief Resigns After Personnel Investigation
The chief, Brian O’Hara, began leading the department in 2022 as it reeled in the aftermath of the police killing of George Floyd.
Paxton Ousts Cornyn, Solidifying Trump’s Grip on G.O.P.
Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, overcame scandals and a significant fund-raising disadvantage to win. His victory sets up the genera…
5 Things to Know About Attorney General Ken Paxton of Texas
With the support of President Trump, Mr. Paxton unseated Senator John Cornyn in a high-profile Republican runoff.
5 Things to Know About Senator John Cornyn of Texas
He is fighting for political survival against a primary challenger backed by President Trump.
Christian Menefee Defeats Al Green in Houston-Area House Seat
The showdown, manufactured by a Republican gerrymander, created one of many generational clashes consuming Democrats this cycle.
Evacuation Orders Lifted as Southern California Chemical Tank Cools
The risk of an explosion or spill has fallen, and the authorities said late Tuesday that all evacuated residents can go home. Some have begu…
As Republicans Battled in the Runoff, Talarico Sought to Unify Democrats
James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, has been raising money and looking to unite his party for the general election.
5 Things to Know About Representative Al Green of Texas
He is a veteran lawmaker and a vocal critic of President Trump who is facing a runoff against a fellow Democratic member espousing generatio…
5 Things to Know About Representative Christian Menefee of Texas
Mr. Menefee, one of the newest members of Congress, beat Representative Al Green, a Democrat who is more than twice his age, in a primary ru…
Trump May Appear at N.B.A. Finals in New York
President Trump is said to be considering the appearance after his hometown team, the Knicks, clinched a championship spot.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Keeps Picking Up Snakes. Is He Doing It Right?
The health secretary wrangled two nonvenomous snakes while visiting Florida in a video that drew widespread attention.