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Stocks tipped higher as Wall Street looked to continue a tech-fueled rally. Oil slid amid optimism over a US-Iran deal.

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A little-known public office in one of the nation’s largest cities could help lead the legal fight against Donald Trump.

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The scope of Ken Paxton’s win underscored the power of President Trump’s base. Here are seven takeaways from Tuesday night.

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James Talarico shares his general election strategy to flip Texas

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Commission chief eyes AI envoy

The EU Commission is considering appointing an AI envoy, a high-profile job to represent the bloc externally and drive industrial policy in this area

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Texas Sen. John Cornyn, a four-term pillar of the GOP establishment, lost a bitter runoff race to state Attorney General Ken Paxton, a scandal-plagued but MAGA-coded conservative who was endorsed by the president.

Sen. John Cornyn was a towering figure in Texas and national politics. His loss signals the end of an era for the Republican establishment.

Tech titans stand to make more than $1M from every American's data — with AI firms reaping millions more: shocking study