# Paxton Wins, Alabama Fights Back & Trump Builds a UFC Arena

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Podcast: [The Don Lemon Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-don-lemon-show-6837790)
Published: 2026-05-31T17:27:00+00:00
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## Resource

Today, we look back at the chaos: construction begins on Trump’s UFC spectacle at the White House, Ken Paxton defeats John Cornyn in a bitter GOP primary battle, a court strikes down Alabama’s congressional map, and the Justice Department launches a new investigation involving E. Jean Carroll. Corruption, culture wars, legal drama, and political chaos, we break down what it all means and what to watch for in the week ahead. 🔥🍿 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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