Scott Turner introduced as HUD secretary nominee by Senator John Cornyn
U.S. Senator John Cornyn introduced Scott Turner, a nominee for the position of Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), at a confirmation hearing before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Cruz introduces act addressing impacts of military vaccine mandates
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has introduced the Allowing Military Exemptions, Recognizing Individual Concerns About New Shots (AMERICANS) Act of 2025.
Senate approves Cornyn's proposal on detaining migrants for assaulting law enforcement
On January 16, 2025, U.S. Senator John Cornyn proposed an amendment to the Laken Riley Act in Washington.
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Cornyn urges Rubio to address Mexico's water delivery obligations
U.S. Senator John Cornyn, alongside Senator Ted Cruz and Representatives Monica De La Cruz, Vincente Gonzalez, Tony Gonzales, and Henry Cuellar, have addressed a letter to Secretary of State Nominee Marco Rubio.
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Sean Duffy receives bipartisan support at Senate confirmation hearing
At a Senate Commerce Committee hearing, Sean Duffy, nominated by President-elect Donald Trump for the position of U.S. Secretary of Transportation, received bipartisan praise.
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Senator Cruz supports Sean Duffy's nomination for Secretary of Transportation
In a Senate Commerce Committee confirmation hearing, Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) expressed his support for Congressman Sean Duffy as the nominee for Secretary of Transportation.
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Cornyn questions Rubio on water treaty and investment transparency
During a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, U.S. Senator John Cornyn engaged with Secretary of State nominee Marco Rubio regarding two key issues: the U.S.-Mexico Water Treaty and outbound investment transparency.
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Governor Abbott appoints new commanding general for Texas State Guard
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Major General Roger O. Sheridan as the Commanding General of the Texas State Guard.
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Senator Cornyn questions AG nominee Bondi on DOJ practices and border security
During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, U.S. Senator John Cornyn questioned Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi about the potential weaponization of the Department of Justice and border security under her leadership.
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Cornyn expresses confidence in CIA nominee John Ratcliffe
On January 15, 2025, during a Senate Select Committee on Intelligence hearing, U.S. Senator John Cornyn expressed strong support for John Ratcliffe's nomination as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
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Senator Cornyn advocates swift confirmation of three Texans nominated by Trump
As the United States Senate began confirmation hearings this week, Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) has voiced strong support for three nominees from North Texas: John Ratcliffe, Scott Turner, and Brooke Rollins.
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Which former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Jan. 18?
These former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Jan. 18.
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Cruz and Buchanan introduce bill targeting violence against first responders
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz from Texas and Representative Vern Buchanan from Florida have introduced the Thin Blue Line Act, a legislative proposal aimed at increasing penalties for those who target law enforcement officers and other first responders.
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Cruz seeks renewed terrorism sanctions against Iran-backed Houthi group
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has reintroduced a bill aimed at designating the Iran-controlled Houthis, also known as Ansarallah, as a foreign terrorist organization (FTO).
