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Donald Trump

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Texas State Capitol at dusk with voters casting ballots and a subtle shadow of Donald Trump, symbolizing political influence in the Senate primary runoff.
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Texas Senate Republican Primary Runoff Underway

Just seven days before the Texas Senate Republican primary runoff, Donald Trump officially endorsed Ken Paxton, a candidate who recently agreed to pay nearly $300,000 in restitution for securities fra

Adrian Vale·May 26, 2026
Crumbling nuclear reactor facade under a stormy sky, symbolizing escalating nuclear risks following the US withdrawal from the Iran deal.
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Trump's Iran Deal Withdrawal Accelerates Nuclear Risks

Just five years after withdrawing the US from the Iran nuclear deal, Donald Trump now defends himself against Republican criticism for reportedly considering another deal with Tehran.

Jonah Kline·May 25, 2026
Working-class Americans facing economic hardship with rising gas prices and bills, while Donald Trump's silhouette looms in the background.
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Working-class voters consistently back Trump despite economic woes

Eighty-one percent of Americans reported strain from higher gas prices in early May, with 63% directly blaming Donald Trump for the problem, according to an NPR/PBS News/Marist poll .

Adrian Vale·May 23, 2026
A shadowy figure manipulates glowing threads of public opinion against a blurred cityscape, symbolizing the unseen forces shaping societal views.

What is Epistemic Power and How Does It Shape Public Opinion?

The share of words associated with violence in Donald Trump's speeches more than doubled, rising from almost 0.

Elise Marrow·May 5, 2026