NBC News projects that Trump-backed candidate Ken Paxton has defeated Sen. John Cornyn in the Republican Senate primary runoff in Texas. NBC News’ Steve Kornacki breaks down the vote numbers and Ryan Chandler reports from Cornyn’s election headquarters.
Wed, 27 May 2026 01:13:20 GMT
Freshman Rep. Christian Menefee defeated longtime Rep. Al Green in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas’ 18th Congressional District, NBC News projects, after a rare incumbent-on-incumbent matchup sparked by Republican-led redistricting efforts.
Wed, 27 May 2026 00:28:42 GMT
Democrat Johnny Garcia has won his party’s primary in Texas’ 35th Congressional District, NBC News projects, defeating a rival whom party leaders had condemned for antisemitic comments as Democrats look to compete in a district Republicans redrew to their benefit
Wed, 27 May 2026 02:30:19 GMT
Former Rep. Colin Allred has unseated Rep. Julie Johnson.
Wed, 27 May 2026 02:56:37 GMT
Multiple workers are still missing after a chemical tank in Washington state imploded on Tuesday, killing at least one person. The now-destroyed chemical tank at a paper plant was holding nearly a million gallons of hazardous liquid before it ruptured. The cause of the accident remains unknown. NBC’s Morgan Chesky reports for TODAY.
Wed, 27 May 2026 11:19:03 GMT