This is shaping up to be a rough week for the Senate. We have two significant pieces of news for you this afternoon.
Breaking news. President Donald Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton this afternoon in a Truth Social post ahead of the May 26 primary runoff for Texas’ Senate race.
Trump’s endorsement comes after a monthslong pressure campaign by top Senate GOP leaders who urged him to back Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) because the incumbent was the more electable candidate.