Event Brief
May 27, 2026 at 8:02 AM ET
Trump defeats Sen. Cornyn, weakening GOP power grip
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President Donald Trump defeated four-term Texas Sen. John Cornyn, a purge aimed at strengthening his GOP base.
WHO: President Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump defeated four-term Texas Republican US Senator John Cornyn
WHEN: May 27, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
WHERE: Texas
WHY: Trump finished off Cornyn’s political career as part of a score-settling revenge tour.
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