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Trump Endorsements Upset GOP; DNC Publishes Autopsy, AG Defends Fund

5/21/2026

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President Donald Trump’s endorsements helped Ed Gallrein, Andy Barr and Ken Paxton defeat Republican incumbents in Kentucky, Georgia and Texas primaries.
Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Ken Martin released an unedited “2024 autopsy” report, apologized for delays, and urged transparency.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche defended a $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund as open to all claimants despite Democrats calling it a slush fund for Trump allies.

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President Donald Trump’s endorsements helped Ed Gallrein, Andy Barr and Ken Paxton defeat Republican incumbents in Kentucky, Georgia and Texas primaries.
Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Ken Martin released an unedited “2024 autopsy” report, apologized for delays, and urged transparency.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche defended a $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund as open to all claimants despite Democrats calling it a slush fund for Trump allies.