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Senate approves Cornyn's proposal on detaining migrants for assaulting law enforcement

By Austin News | Jan 16, 2025

On January 16, 2025, U.S. Senator John Cornyn proposed an amendment to the Laken Riley Act in Washington.

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Cruz introduces bill to repeal natural gas tax amid calls for energy independence

By Austin News | Jan 16, 2025

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas has introduced legislation aimed at repealing the Natural Gas Tax included in the Biden administration's Inflation Reduction Act.

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Cornyn supports Bessent's nomination amid concerns over investment transparency

By Austin News | Jan 16, 2025

During a Senate Finance Committee hearing, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) expressed his support for Scott Bessent's nomination as U.S. Secretary of the Treasury under the incoming Trump administration.

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Bipartisan push aims to exempt tips from federal income tax

By Austin News | Jan 16, 2025

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has introduced the No Tax on Tips Act, a bipartisan effort aimed at exempting tips from federal income tax.

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Senator Cornyn criticizes Biden administration's energy policies; outlines GOP reversal plans

By Austin News | Jan 16, 2025

U.S. Senator John Cornyn criticized the Biden administration's recent energy regulations during a speech on the Senate floor.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).