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Photoillustration featuring side-by-side portraits of John Cornyn and Ken Paxton separated by the Texas state flag, with a U.S. currency fragment at the top and a repeating "TX" pattern along the bottom.

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Rep. Christian Menefee; Al Green.

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James Talarico, in focus, left, looks at Jasmine Crockett, out of focus, right, as she speaks. Both stand at podiums with microphones.

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Kristi Noem speaks as she sits front of the committee.

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Photoillustration of Donald Trump shown in multiple close-up angles and expressions, overlaid with the outline of Iran and stylized Iranian flag elements, creating a layered, artful composition.

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Vice President JD Vance.

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A person walks by a pile of rubble. Crumbling buildings are seen in the background.

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