Trump to Boost GOP Midterm Funds at Texas Event Despite Party Friction

President Donald Trump is traveling to Texas on Thursday to headline a high-dollar Republican National Committee fundraiser and campaign for Senate nominee Ken Paxton, who faces a competitive race against Democrat James Talarico. The RNC reported a record $19.4 million raised in July, with over $130 million on hand, and the Houston event could add millions more, with some couples paying up to $443,000 to attend. Trump has previously criticized some GOP lawmakers and has been selective about spending his affiliated PAC's funds, though he recently backed Senator Darline Graham in her primary runoff.