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EPISODE · May 27, 2026 · 31 MIN

Republicans find their spines

from The State of It: USA

President Trump's pick, Ken Paxton, has won the Republican primary to set up an interesting senate race in Texas. He beat John Cornyn who joins a growing group of Republican senators who are not standing for re-election so have little to lose from standing up to Donald Trump.Meanwhile, Steve Hilton is hoping to become the Republican governor of California and Katy has spent some time with him.We hear what people inside the Iran discussions are saying about the prospects of a deal.And finally New York has something sporting to shout about.Katy Balls, Washington editor and columnist at The Times and The Sunday TimesGerard Baker, columnist at The Times and editor at large at The Wall Street JournalProducers: Euan Dawtrey, Harry KitsonExecutive producer: Molly GuinnessImage: Getty Images.Clips: ReutersThis podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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