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March Primaries Heat Up: Key Races and Diplomatic Talks

2/14/2026

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As the March 3 primaries approach, the NBC News Politics newsletter highlights key political events, including immigration operations and redistricting.
In Texas, U.S. Senator John Cornyn faces conservative challengers Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt.
In North Carolina, Representative Valerie Foushee faces Nida Allam in a Democratic primary.
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright met Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez to discuss repairing relations.
Rodríguez emphasized diplomatic dialogue and Maduro's legitimacy.

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Story summary

As the March 3 primaries approach, the NBC News Politics newsletter highlights key political events, including immigration operations and redistricting.
In Texas, U.S. Senator John Cornyn faces conservative challengers Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt.
In North Carolina, Representative Valerie Foushee faces Nida Allam in a Democratic primary.
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright met Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez to discuss repairing relations.
Rodríguez emphasized diplomatic dialogue and Maduro's legitimacy.