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Welcome back. The dust is settling in Texas following the latest primary battle. Also in the news today: Israel and Hezbollah clash near a strategic river in Lebanon; and an AP investigation finds that ICE detainees are dying by suicide at an “alarming” rate. And, Eid Mubarak! We have a photo gallery to share of Muslims across the world celebrating Eid al-Adha.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton waves as he takes the stage after winning the Republican party's nomination Tuesday, in Plano, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
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Paxton dominates Cornyn in Texas US Senate runoff, the latest sign of Trump’s hold on GOP
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, easily defeating four-term Sen. John Cornyn. Paxton was endorsed by President Donald Trump last week, who described him as a “true MAGA warrior.” Read more.
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- Paxton’s victory in Tuesday’s runoff makes Cornyn the first Republican senator from Texas to lose the party’s nomination for reelection. It followed primaries this month where Trump successfully sought to oust an incumbent he saw as insufficiently loyal, a sign of the president’s enduring influence among primary voters.
Candidates that Trump endorsed in other states are expected to easily win against Democratic opponents. However, the president’s decision to boost Paxton, who won with a sliver of the Republican base who shrugged off his past scandals, may be a bigger gamble in the general election. Democrats are hopeful that their nominee, state Rep. James Talarico, has a rare opportunity to win a statewide race in Texas and help the party retake control of the Senate.
- Near San Antonio, Johnny Garcia won the Democratic primary for Texas’ 35th District against Maureen Galindo, a candidate who has expressed antisemitic views. While Texas lawmakers redrew the district to help Republicans, Democrats view it as within reach and didn’t want Galindo’s past comments to impede them.
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ICE detainees are dying by suicide at an ‘alarming’ rate, an AP investigation finds
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At least 10 detainees, all men, have died by suicide since President Donald Trump took office in January 2025. It is a pace that far exceeds the growth in the detainee population, according to a review of ICE data, autopsy reports, coroner’s rulings, and police records. Read more.
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Public health officials and jail experts said the unprecedented number of suicide deaths is an indication that authorities are failing to properly oversee the detention of tens of thousands of immigrants swept up in the Trump administration’s aggressive deportation strategy. While Trump has characterized those facing deportation as the “worst of the worst,” seven of the 10 had no record of violent crimes in the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security acting assistant secretary Lauren Bies said suicide deaths in ICE custody remain “extremely rare.” - If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988.
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Israel and Hezbollah clash along a strategic Lebanese river after overnight strikes
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Israel’s military clashed with the Iran-backed militant Hezbollah group Tuesday along a strategic river in southern Lebanon as Israeli troops pushed farther north. Read more.
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Muslim worshippers gather for the Eid al-Adha prayer in the mixed Arab-Jewish city of Jaffa, near Tel Aviv, Israel, Wednesday. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)
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Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha, or the “Feast of Sacrifice,” is the Islamic holiday that begins during the Hajj. A joyous occasion celebrated by Muslims everywhere, Eid al-Adha marks Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son as an act of submission to God. We’ve captured some great moments of Muslims gathering for Eid al-Adha prayers across the world, from the Moscow Cathedral Mosque in Russia, to the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, and from Pakistan and Iraq to Gaza.
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It’s been nearly two months since I’ve started waking up extra early to write the Morning Wire, and I’ve been loving it. Thanks for sticking with me and please let me know what you think of the newsletter. You can sign up for more and invite a friend here. For news in real time visit APNews.com. - Nadja
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