CPAC: GOP Fault Lines on Iran, Texas Primaries

0:00Conservatives are kicking off one of their biggest yearly gatherings this week at the conservative political action conference just outside Dallas, starting Wednesday. The event comes at a tricky time for President Trump, with growing splits on the right over the war he started in Iran, clashing with his America. First promises to avoid foreign fights. Unlike last year's party with Trump, fresh back in office and high energy, this one feels different. Now that Trump, nor vice president JD Vance is on the speaker list so far, but MAGA favorites like Steve Bannon and Texas Senator Ted Cruz are set to. Take the stage at the Gaylord Texan Resort. Speakers show clear divides on Iran. Bannon warns a drawn out conflict could drain Republican support before midterms, while Cruz defends Trump's moves to protect Americans. Even with that tension, Trump holds strong backing, as 86% of conservatives approved of his performance in a February poll. Meanwhile, Texas politics adds another layer with the Senate primary runoff on May 26th.

1:02Attorney General Ken Paxton, challenging Senator John Corden, snagged a prime speaking slot at Friday's Ronald Reagan dinner while Corden skipped the conference. Trump promised an endorsement weeks ago, but candidates missed the deadline to drop out amid attack ads. As debates over war and primaries heat up, CPAC offers a snapshot of Republican fault lines that could shape the path ahead.