Shock and Awe

Shock and Awe

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Trump's Texas Triumph

Trump-backed Ken Paxton beat incumbent Senator John Cornyn in yesterday's Texas primary. But can he lasso enough support to keep that seat from turning blue? ... Protests and a hunger strike at an ICE detention facility after they found live worms in their food. Audie talks to a ...  Show more

Trump's Texas-Sized Test

Another test of the president influence on local elections is happening today in Texas, where Trump-backed candidate Ken Paxton takes on incumbent Senator John Cornyn ... The US conducts "self-defense" strikes on Iran, which Tehran says is a ceasefire violation ... Chaos reigns o ...  Show more

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