Ted Cruz backs defense of Trump’s eligibility in 2024 election Cruz led an amicus brief defending Donald Trump’s eligibility to run for president. Cruz endorsed Trump this week. The Texas Tribune · Jan 18, 2024
Senator Cornyn supports Texas' efforts to secure the southern border Texas Senator John Cornyn discusses the need to enforce border laws and secure the border, calling out the Biden administration's lack of action while supp... Top News · Jan 18, 2024
Legal bid lodged to allow video and phone links for Lockerbie bombing trial EYEWITNESSES to the Lockerbie bombing as well as those who dealt with the aftermath could be allowed to watch and listen live to new criminal court… The National (Scotland) · Dec 31, 2023
Latino Texas Democrats in U.S. House push back as White House entertains GOP border policy To secure more aid for Ukraine, the White House is negotiating with Senate Republicans on a deal to revive Trump-era border policies. But some Democratic Texans in Congress say their party is giving up too much. The Texas Tribune · Dec 13, 2023
US senators introduce ‘fans first’ live-event ticketing reform bill Bipartisan act aims to protect buyers from inflated pricing following Ticketmaster’s disastrous handling of Taylor Swift tour The Guardian - US · Dec 8, 2023
Cruz, Cornyn join Senate Republicans in demanding border overhaul for Ukraine aid Texas Republicans refuse to back continued aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan without a major hardening of border security policy. The Texas Tribune · Dec 6, 2023
War supplemental stymied in Senate over border holdup - Roll Call Senate Republicans blocked a war funding package, making good on their threat to hold up aid to Ukraine without an immigration overhaul. Roll Call · Dec 6, 2023
Senate confirms Texas Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez to 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Ramirez is currently a U.S. magistrate judge for the Northern District of Texas, serving in that role for over two decades. The Texas Tribune · Dec 4, 2023
John Cornyn and Ted Cruz walk out of U.S. Senate hearing as Democrats vote on Harlan Crow subpoena The Texas Republicans opposed subpoenaing conservative donor Crow over his ties to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, casting it as a partisan attack. The Texas Tribune · Nov 30, 2023
GOP senators cry foul as Durbin disallows more debate on two committee votes - Roll Call Republicans erupted at a Senate Judiciary Committee meeting Thursday after Chair Richard J. Durbin blocked them from speaking on nominations. Roll Call · Nov 30, 2023
Texas Republicans divided on funding bill that would prevent a government shutdown Thirteen Texas Republicans opposed the GOP-led legislation, which would keep the government funded as Congress negotiates federal appropriations. The bill passed after nearly all Democrats came to back it. The Texas Tribune · Nov 14, 2023
Supreme Court ethics code doesn't satisfy Democratic appetite for legislation - Roll Call The Supreme Court’s announcement of its first code of conduct Monday did little to damper Democrats' drive to pass legislation on the issue. Roll Call · Nov 14, 2023
Critics: Tuberville is just the face of a ‘broken’ confirmation process With his hold on military promotions, the Republican has exposed how bloated the system of senatorial advice and consent has become, they say. Roll Call · Nov 3, 2023
After mass shooting, new speaker calls for prayer that 'senseless violence can stop' - Roll Call New Speaker Mike Johnson, who has opposed gun control legislation, offered prayer Thursday as response to a mass shooter in Maine. Roll Call · Oct 26, 2023
Roll Call · Oct 26, 2023 Senate duo aims to cut off Russia tax treaty benefits - Roll Call A bipartisan duo on the Senate panel with jurisdiction over tax and trade legislation is calling on the Biden administration to scrap a tax treaty with Russia.
The Texas Tribune · Oct 23, 2023 Who is Pete Sessions and why is he running for House Speaker? Sessions is the longest-serving representative running to become U.S. House Speaker. He previously led the House Republican campaign arm through a record-breaking victory, but he still faces a steep battle to secure the gavel.
Roll Call · Oct 2, 2023 Judiciary nominations on track despite loss of Feinstein - Roll Call The death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein won't slow down Judiciary Committee action on President Biden’s judicial nominations this Congress.
The Texas Tribune · Sep 28, 2023 U.S. Sen. John Cornyn accepts Paxton impeachment acquittal, notes pending legal issues With the attorney general mentioned as a possible primary opponent, the senator says of his fellow Republican: “I don’t think the story is over yet.”
Salon · Sep 21, 2023 "Get ready": Ken Paxton vows revenge “Get ready”: Ken Paxton promises retribution in interview blitz after impeachment trial
The Texas Tribune · Sep 21, 2023 “Get ready”: Ken Paxton promises retribution in interview blitz after impeachment trial The radio interviews came the morning after Paxton gave his first post-acquittal interview to Tucker Carlson, telling the former Fox News host he was “re-energized” after the acquittal.
The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023 Texas AG Ken Paxton attacks rivals, doesn't rule out US Senate run in first remarks since acquittal Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is attacking his Republican rivals while speaking out for the first time since his acquittal on corruption charges in his impeachment trial
The Texas Tribune · Sep 21, 2023 Ken Paxton blasts fellow Republicans and floats Cornyn challenge in post-impeachment interview In his first remarks since being acquitted on 16 articles of impeachment, the suspended Texas attorney general blamed Democrats while also taking aim at a number of high-profile Republicans.
The Texas Tribune · Sep 17, 2023 Ken Paxton emerges victorious from yet another career scandal It marked a screaming milestone in a two-decade political career that has seen Paxton harness the state’s increasingly conservative politics — and later the rise of Donald Trump — to stay in power longer than his vulnerabilities would suggest.
The Texas Tribune · Sep 14, 2023 U.S. Sen. John Cornyn throws support behind Biden impeachment inquiry Texas’ senior senator said there’s “more than enough smoke” to warrant a deeper look at the president’s ties to his son, who was indicted Thursday.
Roll Call · Sep 14, 2023 Senators downplay chances for 'Dreamers' bill after latest court ruling - Roll Call Talk of a renewed push on 'Dreamers' legislation was tempered with realism about long-standing political gridlock after a court ruling.