Overview

• Senator John Cornyn has officially announced his bid for a fifth term in the U.S. Senate, emphasizing his alignment with Trump's agenda.
• Senate Majority Leader John Thune has endorsed Cornyn, praising his effectiveness and role in building the Republican Senate majority.
• Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General and Trump ally, continues to hint at a potential primary challenge but has not formally declared his candidacy.
• Paxton has criticized Cornyn's conservative credentials, labeling him a 'RINO' and claiming he does not represent Texas's values.
• Polling shows Paxton with higher approval ratings among Texas Republicans, intensifying speculation about a competitive primary battle.