The New York Times

1. Cornyn Crushed: 7 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Runoffs in Texas

   President Trump’s record of ousting those he sees as disloyal continued apace with Senator John Cornyn’s defeat. Whether his relationship with Senate Republicans can be repaired is another question.

2. Colin Allred, Former Lawmaker, Wins Democratic Runoff for House Seat

   Mr. Allred beat the incumbent, Representative Julie Johnson, and is now favored to win the general election in a heavily Democratic Dallas-based district.

3. 5 Things to Know About Ken Paxton, the Republican Senate Nominee in Texas

   With the support of President Trump, Mr. Paxton unseated Senator John Cornyn in a high-profile Republican runoff.

4. Trump Administration to Send Americans Exposed to Ebola to Kenya

   In past outbreaks, Americans exposed to the virus were sent home to be treated in state-of-the-art facilities. The Trump administration has already flown some U.S. citizens to Europe for treatment.

5. Trump Administration Wants Employees to Sign NDAs

   Lawyers representing federal workers said the move is intended to chill speech and could be challenged on First Amendment grounds.