Follow the latest news on the major headlines of the day. Cook Political Report , a nonpartisan elections forecaster, has shifted its rating for the Texas Senate race more favorably toward Democrats after scandal-plagued state Attorney General Ken Paxton won a Republican primary runoff on Tuesday. Previously, Cook had rated the contest as “Likely Republican.” After Paxton’s victory, it updated the rating to “Lean Republican.” Democrats were broadly hoping for a Paxton win this week, given his