Texas primary runoff takeaways. And, DOJ mass-deletes info on Jan. 6 riot cases

Supporters react to news of the returns at a watch party for Attorney General Ken Paxton held by the Lone Star Liberty PAC at the Dallas/Plano Marriott at Legacy Town Center on May 26, 2026 in Plano, Texas.

The Texas primary runoffs have now concluded and major November election matchups are set. And Trump’s Justice Department has deleted significant information from the Jan. 6 riot cases.

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