NPR Politics
Texas GOP voters vote in race that could shape future of the party -- and the Senate
Ken Paxton's primary challenge against Senate veteran John Cornyn has become a $100 million showdown with stakes well beyond Texas. The race pits the GOP's establishment wing against its populist insurgent faction, making it a bellwether for the party's ideological direction. With Senate control potentially hanging in the balance, the outcome could reverberate far beyond the Lone Star State.
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Rep. Tom Suozzi calls Trump's settlement with the IRS 'completely bogus'
President Trump's settlement with the IRS has drawn sharp criticism from Rep. Tom Suozzi, who is questioning the legitimacy of the deal. The New York Democrat argues the arrangement raises serious concerns about preferential treatment and the integrity of federal tax enforcement. The dispute adds to growing scrutiny over whether the administration is using executive influence to benefit the president personally.
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