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Lawmakers push bipartisan act against AI-generated non-consensual imagery

By Austin News | Jan 16, 2025

In Washington, D.C., a bipartisan group of lawmakers has reintroduced the TAKE IT DOWN Act, aiming to combat the malicious use of artificial intelligence in creating non-consensual, sexually exploitative images.

Cruz introduces bill to repeal Natural Gas Tax amid push for U.S. energy independence

By Austin News | Jan 16, 2025

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz from Texas has introduced a bill aimed at repealing the Natural Gas Tax, part of the Biden administration's Inflation Reduction Act.

Which former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, Jan. 19?

By Austin News | Jan 16, 2025

These former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, Jan. 19.

Cornyn urges Rubio to address Mexico's water delivery obligations

By Austin News | Jan 15, 2025

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.

Sean Duffy receives bipartisan support at Senate confirmation hearing

By Austin News | Jan 15, 2025

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.

Senator Cruz supports Sean Duffy's nomination for Secretary of Transportation

By Austin News | Jan 15, 2025

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.

Cornyn questions Rubio on water treaty and investment transparency

By Austin News | Jan 15, 2025

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.

Governor Abbott appoints new commanding general for Texas State Guard

By Austin News | Jan 15, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Major General Roger O. Sheridan as the Commanding General of the Texas State Guard.

Senator Cornyn questions AG nominee Bondi on DOJ practices and border security

By Austin News | Jan 15, 2025

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.

Governor Abbott appoints new member to Rehabilitation Council of Texas

By Austin News | Jan 15, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Melva Henderson to the Rehabilitation Council of Texas.

Cornyn expresses confidence in CIA nominee John Ratcliffe

By Austin News | Jan 15, 2025

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).

Senator Cornyn advocates swift confirmation of three Texans nominated by Trump

By Austin News | Jan 15, 2025

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.

Which former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Jan. 18?

By Austin News | Jan 15, 2025

These former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Jan. 18.

Cruz and Buchanan introduce bill targeting violence against first responders

By Austin News | Jan 14, 2025

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.

Cruz seeks renewed terrorism sanctions against Iran-backed Houthi group

By Austin News | Jan 14, 2025

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).

Cruz, Nehls push bill after tragic murder case involving illegal immigrants

By Austin News | Jan 14, 2025

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz and Representative Troy Nehls, both Republicans from Texas, have reintroduced the Justice for Jocelyn Act in response to the murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray in Houston last year.

Governor Abbott appoints members to Humanities Texas

By Austin News | Jan 14, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kerry Reyna and reappointed Amanda Nobles and April Graham to Humanities Texas, with terms ending on December 31, 2026.

Cruz criticizes Biden's removal of Cuba from terrorism sponsor list

By Austin News | Jan 14, 2025

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, a Republican from Texas and a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a statement regarding the Biden administration's recent decision concerning Cuba.