Texas Primary Results, South Carolina Rejects Redistricting, Iran Deal Whiplash
The Texas Republican primary saw Ken Paxton defeat incumbent Senator John Cornyn, indicating a potentially competitive Senate race. In South Carolina, Republicans rejected President Trump's proposal to redraw the congressional map, citing concerns about energizing Democrats. Meanwhile, negotiations for an Iran deal continue, with Trump advocating for more Gulf nations to join the Abraham Accords.
- ▪Ken Paxton won the Texas Republican primary against Senator John Cornyn by nearly two to one.
- ▪South Carolina Republicans blocked President Trump's redistricting efforts, fearing it could mobilize Democrats.
- ▪President Trump has repeatedly claimed progress on an Iran deal, yet negotiations remain ongoing.
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Up First from NPR Up First from NPR LISTEN & FOLLOW NPR App Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio YouTube Music RSS link Texas Primary Results, South Carolina Rejects Redistricting, Iran Deal Whiplash May 27, 20266:01 AM ET Texas Primary Results, South Carolina Rejects Redistricting, Iran Deal Whiplash Listen · 13:25 13:25 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/nx-s1-5836216/nx-s1-mx-5836216-1" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Ken Paxton defeated four-term Senator John Cornyn in the Texas Republican primary by nearly two to one, setting up what could be the most competitive Senate race in the state in decades as Democrats see an opening.
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