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    "Trump, Donald J",
    "Cornyn, John",
    "Elections, Senate",
    "Texas",
    "Midterm Elections (2026)",
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  "textContent": "The president embraced Ken Paxton, a MAGA loyalist, over Senator John Cornyn, despite warnings from Republican leaders about Mr. Paxton’s history of scandal.",
  "title": "Trump Endorses Ken Paxton in Texas Senate Runoff Race Against John Cornyn"
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