Texas Primary Results, South Carolina Rejects Redistricting, Iran Deal Whiplash
5/27/202613 min
Ken Paxton defeated four-term Senator John Cornyn in the Texas Republican primary by nearly two to one, setting up what could be the most competitive Senate race in the state in decades as Democrats see an opening.
South Carolina Republicans blocked President Trump's push to redraw the state's congressional map, with some in the party warning the nationwide redistricting effort is energizing Democrats and independents ahead of the midterms.
And President Trump has declared progress on an Iran deal at least six times and still no deal, now as negotiations continue Trump is pushing for more Gulf countries to join the Abraham Accords.
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Today’s episode of Up First was edited by Megan Pratz, Larry Kaplow, Rebekah Metzler, Mohamad ElBardicy and Taylor Haney.
It was produced by Ziad Buchh and Nia Dumas.
Our director is Christopher Thomas.
We get engineering support from Zo van Ginhoven. Our technical director is Carleigh Strange.
And our Supervising Producer is Michael Lipkin.
(0:00) Introduction
(02:36) Texas Primary Results
(06:32) South Carolina Rejects Redistricting
(10:06) Iran Deal Whiplash
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First 90 secondsSteve Inskeep· Host0:00
There's no air conditioning at NPR West?
A Martinez· Host0:02
Uh, not in th- these studios.
Steve Inskeep· Host0:05
So some parts of the building have air conditioning, but they made sure that your part does not. [laughs] I'm sure there's nothing- One way or another, either stu- ... accidental about that ...
A Martinez· Host0:17
either Studio C leaks water from a rainstorm, like, n- I'm not kidding, mid-show, right in front of me. [laughs] A stream of wa- not a little bit, a stream of water.
Steve Inskeep· Host0:27
Wow.
A Martinez· Host0:27
Or I come in here and it's boiling hot or it's freezing cold.
Steve Inskeep· Host0:31
Or the ants.
A Martinez· Host0:31
In Studio E. Oh, the ants too. Yeah, the ants. That was a great ... That was a fun time.
Steve Inskeep· Host0:35
Are you getting the message yet, sir? [laughs] [gentle music] Texas Senator John Cornyn lost a primary against Ken Paxton, the candidate backed by President Trump.
A Martinez· Host0:46
Republicans see a demonstration of Trump's power. Democrats see a weaker candidate they hope to beat this fall.
Steve Inskeep· Host0:51
I'm Steve Inskeep with A. Martinez, and this is Up First from NPR News. [gentle music] South Carolina Republicans rejected the president's push to redraw congressional maps before the midterms. They warned it could backfire, helping Democrats.
Shane Massey· Soundbite1:07
You energize them to come out and vote against you because people will vote when they're angry, and I think what we're seeing today across the state with the record turnout that we're seeing is that we've made some people mad.
A Martinez· Host1:18
In at least half a dozen times, the president has said the war with Iran is almost over, but still no deal. Will his push for Gulf countries to normalize ties with Israel complicate negotiations? Stay with us. We've got the news you need