Trending Now - Trump Shapes GOP Landscape, but Will He Succeed in Midterms?

WHO:

ABC News - President Donald Trump

Yahoo - Ken Paxton, Sen. John Cornyn, Republican strategist David Urban, Republican strategist Rick Tyler, Viet Shelton, James Blair, Mike Marinella, Chip Lake

WHAT:

ABC News - Trump endorsed Ken Paxton in Texas.

Yahoo - Trump is on a winning streak in Republican primaries, with Paxton recently winning a runoff against Cornyn.

Yahoo - Trump stated that Paxton will “become a fantastic, common sense Senator, one who is respected by all.”

Yahoo - Trump mused that increases in gas prices amount to “peanuts.”

Yahoo - Trump is seeking $1 billion for a White House ballroom project and $1.8 billion for restitution related to political prosecutions.

Yahoo - Trump helped House Republicans raise $36.8 million in a single fundraising dinner.

WHERE:

ABC News - Texas

Yahoo - U.S. Capitol

WHEN:

Yahoo - The runoff victory for Ken Paxton occurred on a Tuesday.

Yahoo - The primary runoff for Georgia Republican Burt Jones is scheduled for June 16.

WHY:

Yahoo - Trump's approach to the economy and foreign policy may complicate Republican chances in the November midterms.

Yahoo - Republican operatives believe Trump's cavalier attitude towards economic issues is a risk for the party.

HOW:

Yahoo - Trump is aggressively endorsing candidates loyal to him to shape the Republican Party's direction.

(UPDATED May 27, 2026 15:00 UTC)

President Trump has endorsed Ken Paxton in Texas, who recently won a runoff against Senator John Cornyn, marking another victory in Trump's ongoing winning streak in Republican primaries. Trump praised Paxton, stating he will “become a fantastic, common sense Senator, one who is respected by all,” while also addressing economic concerns, calling increases in gas prices “peanuts.” Additionally, Trump is seeking significant funding for a White House ballroom project and restitution related to political prosecutions, and he recently helped House Republicans raise $36.8 million in a single fundraising dinner.