Paxton Topples Cornyn, Biden Sues DOJ, Love Rightly — Wed May 27, 2026
Headlines, heartbeat, hope for Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Charles King walks through a seismic Texas Senate primary, a former president's fight to bury his own voice, and Paul's piercing question about love.
Stories Covered
• Ken Paxton defeats Senator John Cornyn in Texas Republican primary runoff
• Joe Biden sues the DOJ to block release of special counsel audio recordings
• Christianity Today: 'Men Who Love Rightly Can Live Well'
• South Carolina Republicans scrap Trump-backed redistricting; Clyburn's district stays intact
• ICE spends millions on iris recognition scanners to expand…
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