DAILYCALLER (Harold Hutchison) - Texans Give Boot To Dan Crenshaw In Major Upset
'fight for his constituents, and follow through on his promises'
NYTIMES (Trish Bendix) - Jimmy Kimmel Wants to Host the White House Correspondents' Dinner
“Please, give the people what they want for once,” the talk show host appealed to President Trump. “This is our destiny together, you and me. Think about it.”
AXIOS (Asher Price) - James Talarico wins Democratic primary in Texas' U.S. Senate race
Texas state Rep. James Talarico of Austin defeated U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Dallas for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Texas, per a race call by the Associated Press. Why it matters: Talarico's victory sets the stage for a battle royal that promises to be among the most expensive contests of the year, as Democrats hope President Trump's unpopularity translates to red-state victories. - It also further raises the profile of Talarico, a media darling who has framed his argument against Republicans in terms of his Christian faith . The latest: As of 1:45am CST, Talarico has 53.2% of the vote, and Crockett 45.5%, per results from 60% of polling locations statewide according to the Texas Secretary of State's Office. The…
JUSTTHENEWS (Eric J. Lyman) - Reports say Mojtaba Khamenei likely to replace his father as Iran's Supreme Leader
The 86-year-old Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed Saturday by U.S. and Israeli strikes. His successor will be just the third Iranian Supreme Leader since the 1979 Islamic Revolution
WASHINGTONPOST (Teo Armus) - Talarico wins Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Texas
Talarico, a state lawmaker, positioned himself as an effective messenger to moderates and disaffected Republicans in his win over Rep. Jasmine Crockett.
HUFFPOST - Here’s How The Iran War Is Throwing Major Sporting Events Into Chaos
The Middle East's influence on world sports has surged as countries like Saudi Arabia and Qatar host major events and become crucial financial backers.
HUFFPOST - Kesha Responds To White House's 'Disgusting' Song Use With Vicious Epstein Callback
The pop star charged the administration with "trying to make light of war" after the White House shared a clip set to her hit song.
HUFFPOST - Dow Drops As Stocks Sell Off Around The World As Oil Prices Leap Even Higher
Oil prices made the jump as Iran struck the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia, part of a widening of targets that also includes areas critical to the world’s oil and natural gas production.
HUFFPOST - Lawrence O’Donnell Shreds Trump For Talking About Drapes As Death Toll Rises In Iran
The “Last Word” host enumerated the many ways in which President Donald Trump’s war is illegal and skewered his seeming indifference to the human cost.
HUFFPOST - Seth Meyers Flags The Absolutely ‘Troubling’ Signs With Trump’s Iran War Plan
The “Late Night” host revealed what’s “especially weird” about the president’s rationale for a “war no one asked for.”