Texas GOP Runoff Heats Up

Texas Republicans are locked in a fiery Senate runoff between four-term Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton, with President Trump’s late endorsement of Paxton turning the race into a high-stakes battle. Cornyn, backed by deep pockets and a legacy of service, faces a challenger riding Trump’s wave — a move that’s become familiar in GOP primaries. Paxton, despite his own legal and personal controversies, leveraged the endorsement aggressively, while Cornyn acknowledged its impact but insisted voters would ultimately decide. Trump’s backing energized his base, swaying some voters, while others favored Cornyn as the safer bet against Democrats. The winner will face a Democratic opponent in November, adding to a broader state-wide battle where Democrats aim to flip key House seats in Dallas, Houston, and near San Antonio — all part of a larger political chess game across Texas. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/801ff307f8b87aee