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NEW: Ken Paxton Reveals the One Thing That Would Cause Him to Consider Dropping Out of the Texas Senate Race Against John Cornyn

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has just announced the one thing that could both end the Texas GOP Senate Primary and ensure an end to Democrat cheating in our elections.

As The Gateway Pundit reported, President Trump on Wednesday said he would soon endorse in the Texas GOP Senate primary between Senator John Cornyn (RINO-TX) and Paxton. Trump also made clear that whoever failed to receive his endorsement should drop out.

During an interview with journalist John Solomon, Paxton made it clear: he is staying in the Texas Senate race until the very end, regardless of whether the establishment manages to coax an endorsement for Cornyn out of the White House.

“I’m staying in this race. I owe it to the people of Texas,” Paxton told Solomon. “I’ve spent a year of my life campaigning against John Cornyn because John has not represented the people of Texas well.

“He’s sided with Joe Biden on Second Amendment restrictions, sided with Joe Biden on bringing Afghan refugees to settle here without vetting them, and he’s been against Trump in both of his elections.”

This angered Trump, who said in an interview with Politico that Paxton made a “bad” move by saying that. He also suggested this could lead him to back Cornyn.

On Thursday afternoon, Paxton announced that he would think about dropping out of the Senate race IF senators lifted the filibuster to pass the SAVE Act.

“The Save America Act is the most important bill the U.S. Senate could ever pass, and I’m committed to helping President Trump get it done,” Paxton wrote on X. “I would consider dropping out of this race if Senate Leadership agrees to lift the filibuster and passes the SAVE America Act.”

“John Cornyn is a coward who has refused to support abolishing the filibuster to pass this bill,” he added. “Now, Fake News reporters and the establishment are trying to destroy me with misinformation.”

“The truth is clear: No one has been more loyal to Donald Trump than me—fighting the stolen 2020 election, being in Mar-a-Lago when he announced his 2024 campaign, and standing with him in NY in the face of lawfare.”

“For the good of our country and for the good of passing President Trump’s agenda, I am determined to help him get this done.”

Did President Trump or someone on his team have a private chat with Paxton? If so, could the Art of the Deal be in the works?

There is perhaps no piece of legislation dearer to the hearts of conservatives than the SAVE Act for good reason.

The SAVE Act is an absolutely critical measure that requires every American to show ID to cast a ballot. It also requires proof of citizenship BEFORE registering to vote.

Democrats are in meltdown mode because, should the measure pass, they will find stealing elections far more challenging.

But Senate Majority Leader John Thune has so far quashed the idea of utilizing a carve-out to the filibuster or simply implementing a ‘talking filibuster‘ strategy to pass the SAVE Act. Will he reconsider now with Paxton’s offer on the table?

If Paxton manages to leverage his influence to get the Senate to pass the SAVE Act, America will owe him a great debt of gratitude.

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UK Islamic Centre’s “Silent Vigil” for Khamenei Overwhelmed by Hundreds of Iranians Cheering the Brutal Tyrant’s Death with Posters of Donald Trump

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An Islamic centre in Manchester in the UK held a “silent vigil” following the death of Iran’s brutal tyrant, ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Over the weekend, President Trump confirmed that the joint US-Israel operation in Iran killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

He said his other option is to “end it in two or three days and tell the Iranians: ‘See you again in a few years if you start rebuilding [your nuclear and missile programs].”

As it turns out, the vigil wasn’t very silent. Hundreds of people, including Iranians and members of the local Jewish community, overwhelmed the vigil, turning it into a boisterous celebration.

Times of Israel reports:

Around 100 people were estimated by local media to have attended the vigil in the center of the British city for the late Iranian leader, whose 36-year rule over the Islamic Republic was marked by his hatred of the West — particularly the United States and Israel — and his regime’s brutal treatment of the Iranian public.

By contrast, local media estimated that between 300 and 400 people, including Iranians and members of the local Jewish community, gathered for a counter-protest across the street, with heavy police presence separating the two events.

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While local media described the mood at the candlelit vigil as “somber,” the scenes from across the street were cheerful and celebratory. There, people danced in circles to Persian music while waving the pre-1979 Iranian flag with the Lion and Sun emblem in the center. Israel’s Star of David flag and the British Union Jack fluttered among the crowd as well.

Some of the counter-protesters held posters of US President Donald Trump, and The Independent reported that at one point, the disco song “YMCA” by the Village People was blasted through the speakers, apparently in a nod to the US president who regularly plays the upbeat tune at his rallies.

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The “vigil” turned into a celebratory dance party.

As ‘mourners’ walked to the memorial, apparently distressed that a brutal dictator is no longer in power, some in the crowd openly mocked them with their celebrations.

“If you are going to cry, you need to go to the other side. We are so happy Khamene is dead.”

*Warning language*

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Indiscriminate Iranian Drone Attacks Now Targeting Azerbaijan Airport, Leaving Four Wounded – Caucasus Nation Vows To Retaliate (VIDEOS)

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Trigger-happy Iranians may unite the region against them.

By now, everyone has understood that the mullahs’ regime in Iran has a strategy to try to involve all the region in a chaotic environment, thinking that this will force the regional powers that be to convince the US and Israel to stop the strikes and the Kurdish ground offensive.

That doesn’t seem to be working too well, since both Saudi Arabia and Qatar have already announced or enacted retaliatory strikes against Iran, with many others weighing in to do that, too.

If that was not enough, today it arises that Iran has hit Azerbaijan. Why? No one knows.

Watch: footage of Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan International Airport hit by Iranian drones.

Just yesterday, President Ilham Aliyev was at the Iranian embassy mourning the passing of the Ayatollah Khamenei – and today, four Iranian drones attacked a regional airport.

So, it’s now being reported that Azerbaijan is preparing ‘unspecified retaliatory measures’ after the Iranian drones injured four people in the Nakhchivan exclave.

Reuters reported:

“Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev told a meeting of his Security Council: ‘We will not ​tolerate this unprovoked act of terror and aggression against Azerbaijan. Our Armed Forces have been ​instructed to prepare and implement appropriate retaliatory measures’.

‘We are ready to demonstrate our strength ⁠against any hostile force – and they should not forget this in Iran’, he said.”

Iran has denied having attacked Azerbaijan, and accused the Israelis of enacting a ‘false flag’ to incriminate them – but this is hard to believe since their own Foreign Minister openly admitted that the government does not control the military anymore, and that autonomous combat units are choosing targets unsanctioned by the regime.

Read more:

LOOSE CANNONS: Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi Admits That the Civilian Government of Iran Is No Longer in Control of the Military

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BREAKING: President Trump Fires Noem as DHS Chief, Announces Replacement

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President Trump on Thursday fired Kristi Noem as DHS Chief and immediately announced her replacement.

Senator Markwayne Mullin (OK) will become the next Secretary of Homeland Security effective March 31.

Markwayne Mullin will have to be confirmed by the Senate.

“I am pleased to announce that the Highly Respected United States Senator from the Great State of Oklahoma, Markwayne Mullin, will become the United States Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS), effective March 31, 2026. The current Secretary, Kristi Noem, who has served us well, and has had numerous and spectacular results (especially on the Border!), will be moving to be Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas, our new Security Initiative in the Western Hemisphere we are announcing on Saturday in Doral, Florida,” Trump said.

“I thank Kristi for her service at “Homeland,”” Trump said on Truth Social.

“Serving 10 years in the United States House of Representatives, and 3 in the Senate, Markwayne has done a tremendous job representing the wonderful People of Oklahoma, where I won all 77 out of 77 Counties — in 2016, 2020, and 2024! A MAGA Warrior, and former undefeated professional MMA fighter, Markwayne truly gets along well with people, and knows the Wisdom and Courage required to Advance our America First Agenda,” Trump said.

“As the only Native American in the Senate, Markwayne is a fantastic advocate for our incredible Tribal Communities,” he said.

“Markwayne will work tirelessly to Keep our Border Secure, Stop Migrant Crime, Murderers, and other Criminals from illegally entering our Country, End the Scourge of Illegal Drugs and, MAKE AMERICA SAFE AGAIN. Markwayne will make a spectacular Secretary of Homeland Security. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” Trump said.

Earlier Thursday The Wall Street Journal, citing advisors, reported that President Trump was gearing up to fire Kristi Noem.

Separately, NBC News reported earlier Thursday morning that Trump was not happy with Kristi Noem’s performance during the Congressional hearings.

NBC News reported that Trump was unhappy with Noem about her decision to approve ad campaigns.

“Trump has been speaking this week with Republican lawmakers about his displeasure with Noem and has made clear in those conversations that he is considering replacing her, according to two Republican lawmakers, a person familiar with White House’s thinking and three people familiar with the president’s private discussions,” NBC News said.

BREAKING…check back for updates.

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