Your top political updates, from high-stakes Texas primaries to international security agreements.

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   Elections

   Texas Voters Head to Polls for High-Stakes Senate Primary Runoff

   Texas Republicans are voting today in a closely watched primary runoff election for the U.S. Senate [1.4.5]. Incumbent Senator John Cornyn faces a fierce challenge from controversial Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The hundred-million-dollar race is widely considered a major test of President Trump's influence over the future of the GOP.

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   White House

   President Trump Scheduled for Annual Medical Exam at Walter Reed

   President Trump is traveling to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center today for what the White House describes as a routine annual medical and dental assessment. This marks his third doctor's visit in the past thirteen months. The frequency of these appointments has sparked ongoing questions and speculation from outside physicians regarding the 79-year-old president's overall health and stamina.

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   Justice Department

   Acting Attorney General Faces Backlash Over $1.8 Billion Settlement Fund

   Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is facing intense scrutiny over the newly established nearly $1.8 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund". Created as a settlement in President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS, the fund is intended to compensate individuals claiming political prosecution. However, Democratic lawmakers and some Republicans are strongly condemning the lack of congressional oversight, labeling it an unprecedented slush fund for the president's allies.

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   Foreign Policy

   U.S. and India Sign Strategic Critical Minerals Cooperation Framework

   U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar signed a bilateral Critical Minerals Framework today in New Delhi. The agreement is designed to secure supply chains for materials essential to clean energy, advanced technology, and defense manufacturing. It forms part of a broader Quad initiative to mobilize billions of dollars to counter China's dominance over global mineral processing.

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   Military

   U.S. Forces Launch New Strikes on Iranian Missile and Naval Sites

   The United States military has carried out renewed strikes targeting Iranian missile launch sites and naval assets in the Gulf. The administration characterized the operations as self-defense measures. The military action comes even as diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire between Washington and Tehran continue in Qatar.

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   Voting Rights

   Federal Judges in Maine and Wisconsin Reject Administration's Voter Data Demands

   Federal judges in Maine and Wisconsin have blocked demands from the administration requesting unredacted voter data from state election officials. Federal officials sought sensitive information, including birth dates and Social Security numbers, arguing it was necessary to investigate potential voter fraud. States pushed back on the demands, citing severe privacy concerns and constitutional protections for state-run elections.