Boeing calls for suspension of 737 Max planes following Trump grounding order – live

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8.40pm GMT

Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina may face a potential primary challenge for his opposition to Trump’s declaration of a national emergency as well as his support for legislation to shield Robert Mueller’s probe from interference.

The Hill reports:

Some county GOP party leaders are openly calling for Tillis to face a primary challenge.

And while House Freedom Caucus Chairman Mark Meadows (R-N.C.), a Trump loyalist, told The Hill he has no plans to run for the Senate, another conservative Trump ally, Rep. Mark Walker (R-N.C.), may heed the call.

8.26pm GMT

Beto O’Rourke is reaching out to volunteers for help sending text messages tomorrow.

New: @BetoORourke team is emailing volunteers from Senate campaign. “We need help sending some text messages tomorrow morning.”

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