John Cornyn

A wave of departures from Congress' tax writing committees has intensified competition to fill critical roles in the next Congress. House Ways and Means and Senate Finance committees will see multiple members leave, creating openings for new representatives. Both parties are vying for positions on these influential panels, which shape major tax legislation.

President Donald Trump influenced Senate candidate selections by promoting loyalists over some Republican incumbents, creating uncertainty about how much MAGA Inc. will spend to support these candidates ahead of the November elections. Key races in Texas and North Carolina are highlighted, with concerns that Trump's choices may drain resources from other competitive races.

President Donald Trump has influenced U.S. Senate candidates by replacing some Republican incumbents with loyalists, raising questions about how much MAGA Inc. will spend to support them. Key races in Texas and North Carolina are highlighted, where Trump's endorsements have created competitive challenges for Republicans.

President Donald Trump influenced Senate candidate selections by supporting loyalists over incumbents, creating uncertainty about how much MAGA Inc. will spend on key races. Challenges in Texas and North Carolina involve contested Republican nominations, with Democrats targeting these seats. MAGA Inc., holding $382 million, remains non-committal on spending despite Senate leaders' appeals.

President Donald Trump reshaped the 2024 U.S. Senate map by endorsing loyalists over some Republican incumbents. The article highlights uncertainty about how much MAGA Inc., a major political fundraising group, will spend on key races in Texas and North Carolina, where Trump-backed candidates face challenges. MAGA Inc. holds $382 million but cannot coordinate directly with campaigns or party committees.

Texas Sen. John Cornyn expresses frustration over delays in refunds for states under Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' immigration provisions. States remain waiting for the refunds as part of the legislation.

States are still waiting for refunds related to Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' immigration provisions. Texas Sen. John Cornyn expressed frustration over the delays in refund distribution under the legislation.

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn argues that closed primaries might harm the Texas GOP, diverging from positions held by Abbott and Paxton. Cornyn is campaigning for reelection in Corpus Christi.

President Trump and Senate Republicans experienced heightened tensions as he criticized them over bipartisan legislation, a voter ID bill, and a housing bill, leading to divisions within the party. Trump's private meeting with GOP senators highlighted frustrations over stalled efforts to eliminate the filibuster and pass new voter ID requirements.

President Donald Trump canceled plans to sign a bipartisan housing bill, demanding Congress first pass a voting rights bill. The move strained relations with Senate Republicans who had aimed to use the housing bill as a campaign asset for mid-term elections.

President Donald Trump canceled a planned signing of a bipartisan affordable housing bill, demanding Congress first pass the SAVE AMERICA Act, which introduces new voter identification requirements. Democratic lawmakers oppose the voting bill, calling it a form of voter suppression, while Trump continues to pressure Senate leaders despite their frustrations over his agenda diversions.

President Donald Trump canceled a planned housing bill signing to demand immediate action on the SAVE AMERICA Act, a voter ID bill opposed by Senate Republicans. The move heightened tensions with GOP senators, who expressed frustration over Trump's focus on the legislation and other divisive issues.

President Donald Trump meets with Senate Republicans to push for his stalled election security bill, the SAVE America Act, as GOP leaders acknowledge insufficient votes for passage. The discussion also addresses internal party divisions over the Iran war, military funding, and unifying the party ahead of elections.

Jasmine Crockett and John Cornyn remain top skeptics of their party’s U.S. Senate nominees after primary losses. The article identifies them as a U.S. House representative and a U.S. senator, respectively.

John Thune, Senate majority leader, plans to seek re-election next January despite tensions with Donald Trump over policy priorities like the filibuster and voter ID bill. He highlights bipartisan legislative wins, such as a housing bill, but faces challenges including internal GOP divisions and a shrinking Senate majority.

President Donald Trump met with Republican senators at the Capitol to address growing frustrations over his agenda, including a voting bill lacking support and blocking a nominee. Tensions include demands for legislative changes and funding for his White House ballroom, alongside conflicts with Senate Majority Leader John Thune and other senators.

President Donald Trump meets with Republican senators to address growing frustrations over his agenda, including a voting bill lacking sufficient support. Senators hope to unify ahead of midterms but face tensions over Trump's demands and past actions, such as endorsing primary challengers who caused losses for key GOP figures.

President Donald Trump is meeting with Republican senators to address tensions over his push for a voting bill and other agenda items, despite their frustrations. Senators have criticized his actions, including blocking a nominee and pressuring them on unrelated policies, while some former allies now oppose him after losing primary races.

President Donald Trump is meeting with Republican senators who have grown frustrated with his efforts to prioritize his voting bill and other initiatives over their agenda. The meeting follows tensions over Trump's pressure on senators to pass the SAVE America Act, block confirmation of a nominee, and fund his White House ballroom project, alongside his support for primary challengers that weakened Senate GOP unity.

Republicans face internal conflict over the SAVE America Act, with Senators Mike Lee and Rick Scott pressuring Senate leadership to push the bill despite doubts about its viability. President Trump will attend a meeting with Senate Republicans, intensifying tensions as leaders like John Thune argue the legislation lacks sufficient support to pass.

Gov. JB Pritzker is hosting a Chicago fundraiser for Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico, who faces Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in a high-stakes Senate race. Talarico raised $40.2 million in the primary, and the election is considered Democrats' best chance to win a Senate seat in Texas. The race follows a Texas Democratic walkout to Illinois to block GOP redistricting plans.

Republican senators plan a face-to-face meeting with President Donald Trump amid growing tensions over his priorities conflicting with their agenda. Trump has blocked Senate Republicans from confirming a nominee, sought funding for his White House ballroom, and pushed a voting bill without enough support, while two senators who lost primaries to Trump-endorsed challengers have become critical of him.

Republican senators plan a face-to-face meeting with President Trump amid growing frustration over his agenda. Trump has blocked Senate Republicans from confirming a nominee, pushed for a citizenship voting bill lacking support, and endorsed primary challengers against key senators like John Cornyn and Bill Cassidy, who now criticize him. The meeting aims to address unity but faces uncertainty over resolving tensions.

Republican senators plan to confront President Donald Trump at a closed-door meeting amid growing frustration over his agenda, including his push for a voting bill lacking Senate support and actions that have strained GOP unity. Key senators, including John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, express concerns about the impact on midterm elections and the effectiveness of the meeting.

Senate Republicans, including John Cornyn, Thom Tillis, and Bill Cassidy, plan to confront Donald Trump during a closed-door lunch to discourage him from pushing the SAVE America Act, which they say lacks enough support to pass. They urge Trump to shift focus to other priorities, as Senate Republicans express frustration with his stance on the bill, Iran deal, and demands to eliminate the filibuster and blue slip practices.

Republican senators are raising concerns about a Justice Department agreement granting audit immunity to President Donald Trump, his family, and businesses. The deal, part of a broader settlement with the IRS, has drawn scrutiny from lawmakers including John Cornyn, Bill Cassidy, and Susan Collins, who question its scope and potential impact on future audits.

John Cornyn, a Texas Republican, withheld support for Trump's immigration spending bill to secure $10 billion in border security reimbursements for Texas. He set conditions for his vote on Trump's attorney general pick and organized fundraisers for GOP candidates excluding Ken Paxton, whom he lost to in a primary. Cornyn expressed concerns about Republican midterm prospects and Trump's influence in the party.

Trump faces bipartisan criticism over a provisional Iran deal as he threatens renewed attacks on Iran if it does not rein in its proxy in Lebanon. Vice-President JD Vance highlights progress in peace talks, while Senator John Cornyn cites a Wall Street Journal article questioning the effectiveness of economic pressure on Iran.

Trump faces bipartisan criticism over his provisional Iran deal as he threatens renewed attacks on Iran if it does not rein in its proxy in Lebanon. Vice-President JD Vance supports the first round of direct peace talks in Switzerland, while Senator John Cornyn highlights the failure of economic pressure to constrain Iran.

Jasmine Crockett, a Texas Congress member, refuses to endorse James Talarico after losing a primary race, raising concerns about Democratic unity. Her decision may weaken Talarico's Senate campaign by removing a potential political advantage over GOP opponent Ken Paxton. The article highlights tensions within the Democratic Party over Black voter influence and the rise of socialist candidates in urban areas.

Three Senate Republicans, including John Cornyn, are leaving Congress. They previously faced President Trump's criticism and may now act to complicate his agenda.

Bipartisan opposition to the U.S.-Iran deal is growing in Congress, with both Democrats and Republicans expressing concerns about its terms. President Trump criticized his critics, calling them 'fools,' while senators like Bill Cassidy and John Cornyn highlighted unresolved issues such as Iran's nuclear ambitions and financial costs to Americans. Some Democrats argue the 2015 Obama-era JCPOA offered better terms than the current agreement.

Senate Republicans are delaying action on President Trump's proposed $350 billion reconciliation bill, with key figures like Ron Johnson, John Cornyn, and John Kennedy expressing doubts about securing 50 Senate votes close to the midterms. While House leaders and some Senate members discuss policy priorities and Pentagon funding, there is no concrete Senate movement on drafting a budget resolution required for reconciliation.

Republicans are divided over a memorandum of understanding with Iran under President Trump's administration. Some senators, including Bill Cassidy and John Cornyn, criticized the deal for allowing Iran to rebuild its capabilities, while others like Josh Hawley and Ron Johnson argued it is preferable to deploying ground troops.

President Donald Trump urged the Senate to delay the confirmation hearing for director of national intelligence nominee Jay Clayton, leading to its postponement. Trump cited concerns about a broken deal with Democrats and Clayton’s role as U.S. attorney, while senators criticized the move for disrupting national security processes and delaying FISA law renewal.

President Donald Trump directed the postponement of Jay Clayton's confirmation hearing for director of national intelligence, citing concerns about a broken deal with Democrats and Clayton's ongoing role as U.S. attorney. Senate Democrats criticized the move as undermining national security, while Republicans expressed concerns about delays in passing the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.

Joshua Baer, a key figure in Austin’s technology boom and founder of Capital Factory, died in a plane crash in Texas. He was known for supporting tech startups and fostering entrepreneurship in the region.

The Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled confirmation hearings for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche in mid-July as Republicans weigh support. Concerns remain about a $1.776 billion settlement fund, with senators like Thom Tillis and John Cornyn seeking assurances.

The Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled confirmation hearings for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche in mid-July, as Republican senators remain undecided about supporting him. Concerns center on assurances that a controversial $1.776 billion settlement fund will not proceed, with some Republicans seeking further guarantees before voting.

Todd Blanche faces a Senate confirmation hearing for attorney general, with key Republicans like Thom Tillis and John Cornyn withholding final judgment. Tillis will assess the status of the Justice Department's 'anti-weaponization' fund, while Cornyn awaits the hearing to decide his stance. Both senators indicate Blanche has not crossed major red lines, including support for the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.