American politician and attorney (born 1952)
Sen. John Cornyn tours Bonton Farms to talk justice system reforms with local nonprofits
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On a winning streak, Ken Paxton just might challenge John Cornyn.: Despite a history of scandal, Ken Paxton is on a winning streak and just might challenge John ...
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Mayor Whitmire's water bill fix is only surface-level | Opinion: Fixing the water meters is good but fails to get at the real problem. Mayor John Whitmire needs ...
houstonchronicle.com/opinion/letters/article/whitmire-mayor-water-bill-utilities-public-works-19388063.php
Paxton smokes Cornyn in brisket war. What a pain in the burnt (Thumbs): Also: Texas billionaires' think tank gets aid for the needy. No shelter for Abbott in NYC ...
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Scoop: Senators push to bolster security for state and local judges: The bill would provide federal resources to help protect state and local judges.
axios.com/2024/03/20/bipartisan-senators-threats-public-officials-esther-salas
Trump relationship is litmus test for next Senate GOP leader: Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas), the two leading candidates to become the next ...
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Tim Scott says next Senate leader needs to work ‘hand in glove’ with Trump: Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) said Sunday that the next Republican Senate leader needs to ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4522439-tim-scott-says-next-senate-leader-needs-to-work-hand-in-glove-with-trump/
Texas Sen. Cornyn announces bid to succeed McConnell as Senate leader: Cornyn is citing his experience in that role in a statement to fellow senators announcing ...
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Quick Glance: Sen. McConnell Stepping Down as Republican Leader in November
- Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history, will step down from that position in November.
- McConnell, who turned 82 last week, was set to announce his decision in the Senate.
- His choice signifies a significant shift in ideology within the Republican Party.
- McConnell cited the recent passing of his wife's youngest sister as a moment of reflection.
Who Could Replace Mitch McConnell as the Next Senate GOP Leader?: The race already started shaping up just days after McConnell announced he would step down as ...
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Cornyn trolls Paxton after Senate leadership speculation remarks: Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), seen as a possible successor to Senate Minority Leader Mitch ...
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Texas Sen. Cornyn announces run for GOP leader as scramble to succeed McConnell begins in the Senate
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Wyoming Sen. Barrasso will run for No. 2 spot in GOP leadership, narrowing race to replace McConnell
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Quick Glance: Trump Ally Barrasso Steps Back from McConnell Succession Race
- Republican Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) has opted to run for the position of Assistant Republican Leader this year instead of joining Senators John Cornyn (R-Tex.) and John Thune (R-S.D.) in a bid for leader, as confirmed by Axios.
- Barrasso was favored by the more conservative bloc in the Senate and has the closest relationship with former President Trump among the 'three Johns.' His exit could pave the way for a new conservative contender.
- Barrasso holds the third-highest position among Senate Republicans as conference chair, and neither Thune nor Cornyn can run for GOP whip again due to term limits. This makes Barrasso almost a shoo-in.
- "I have had time to reflect on how I might best serve the Republican Conference and our country," said Barrasso in a statement on Tuesday morning.
Who Will Replace Mitch McConnell As GOP Senate Leader?: After Mitch McConnell announced he would be stepping down from his role as Senate Republican leader ...
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Sen. John Thune endorses Arizona GOP Senate candidate Kari Lake: Lake is a Donald Trump ally and Thune is running to replace Mitch McConnell.
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Internal Senate GOP earmark war renews shutdown threat: An internal Senate Republican war over earmarks in the government funding package is creating a new ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4517588-internal-senate-gop-earmark-war-renews-shutdown-threat/
Arizona Senate hopeful Kari Lake (R) earned the support of three additional GOP senators, including Joni Ernst, who said the state needs someone “who will ... Show more
Earmark battle emerges as late threat to spending bill: A package of six bills that needs to pass by Friday to avoid a partial government shutdown is drawing ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4507946-spending-bill-roils-senate-gop-leadership-battle/
Trump pushes Steve Daines to succeed McConnell as GOP's Senate leader: Much of the speculation about McConnell's successor has focused on the "three ...
axios.com/2024/02/29/trump-pushes-steve-daines-mcconnell-successor-senate
Cornyn blasts Texas AG for ‘pushing Russian propaganda’: Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) said Tuesday morning that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) was “pushing ...
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John Cornyn a top name to replace Mitch McConnell as Senate GOP leader: McConnell announced Wednesday that he will vacate the position in November ...
houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/john-cornyn-gop-leader-18693799.php
Cornyn has ‘serious concerns’ about Senate border bill: Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) said Monday that he has “serious concerns” about the Senate’s bipartisan ...
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Kari Lake assails Joe Biden on the border, secures support from a top GOP senator
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Cruz, Cornyn help sink border bill Republicans had long demanded: U.S. Sen. John Cornyn of Texas said the agreement was "not what the country needs ...
houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/cruz-cornyn-border-bill-18653781.php
'I hold them responsible': Biden says he's made a decision on response to attack in Jordan
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US senators propose bill to deter Chinese invasion: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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Electronic-sniffing dog part of effort to curb online child abuse: Sen. John Cornyn's legislation was passed in the Senate late last year ...
dallasnews.com/news/2024/02/22/senator-john-cornyn-online-child-abuse-ncmec/
Cornyn and Cruz's border bill hypocrisy is staggering (Opinion): Republicans, including Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, fought for this bipartisan ...
houstonchronicle.com/opinion/letters/article/cornyn-cruz-senators-congress-border-bill-vote-18656731.php
Paid articlePaid Cornyn, McCaul seek answers from DeJoy over mail delays at USPS: Sen. John Cornyn and Rep. Michael McCaul sent a joint letter Monday to Postmaster General ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/michael-mccaul-john-cornyn-mail-delays-18649096.php
Houston Mayor Whitmire's City Hall shakeup: All the latest changes: Mayor Whitmire's election marked the first time in eight years that the city's top office ...
houstonchronicle.com/politics/houston/article/houston-mayor-whitmire-city-hall-shakeup-18639578.php
Trump picks up endorsements from holdouts after New Hampshire win: Texas Sen. John Cornyn is the latest Republican to fall in line behind Trump.
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Quick Glance: Cornyn's Endorsement: Trump for President
- After Trump's second primary season victory, Cornyn decided to back him.
- Cornyn expressed the need for Republicans to unite around a single candidate, and sees Trump as the choice of Republican voters.
- Despite previously preferring a new direction for the GOP, two decisive victories were enough to earn the Texas Republican's support.
- Cornyn expressed hope for electing a GOP majority in the Senate in 2024 along with Trump as President.
Tucker Carlson Blasts GOP Senators Over Calls to Target Iran: 'Lunatics': Carlson slammed Sen. Lindsey Graham and Sen. John Cornyn over their calls to attack ...
newsweek.com/tucker-carlson-blasts-gop-senators-over-calls-target-iran-lunatics-1864667
John Cornyn dubious of current immigration talks: “We do need to be aware of the fact that this is not just an exercise in the Senate,” he said.
politico.com/news/2023/12/17/john-cornyn-senate-immigration-00132171
Ted Cruz and John Cornyn avoid questions on Kate Cox abortion case: Both senators, who are fierce anti-abortion advocates, declined to comment on their state ...
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/ted-cruz-john-cornyn-avoid-questions-kate-cox-abortion-case-rcna129407
Quick Glance: Lack of Compassion in Abortion Discourse
- The abortion discourse has led to a lack of compassion in society.
- We have ceased to consider those seeking abortion as parents or as individuals doing their best given the circumstances.
- Many individuals will use the story of the Kate Cox family as a basis for further debating abortion.
- Others will undoubtedly pass judgment if the family even considers ending the life of their unborn child.
Biden Official Warns Iran-Backed Attacks on Americans Are Getting Worse: The White House's national security spokesman says the attacks have been happening for ...
newsweek.com/biden-official-warns-irans-attacks-americans-are-getting-worse-1864822
Ukraine money likely to be delayed until January, Senate Republican says: Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), a member of Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell’s (Ky ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4354613-ukraine-money-january-senate-republican/
GOP senators flee hearing as Dems move to subpoena Clarence Thomas’ friend: The Texas Republicans opposed subpoenaing conservative donor Crow over his ties to ...
texastribune.org/2023/11/30/senate-clarence-thomas-harlan-crow-john-cornyn-ted-cruz/
Quick Glance: Democrats Vote to Subpoena Supreme Court Conservative Allies
- Senate Democrats vote to subpoena conservative allies of Supreme Court justices to learn about undisclosed gifts.
- Republicans push back against demanding information from Harlan Crow and Leonard Leo.
- Democrats argue for more information from Crow and Leo, stating that the court's code of conduct is insufficient.
- Republicans resist, claiming the effort aims to delegitimize the conservative court majority.
Bipartisan senators introduce ticketing reform legislation: A bipartisan group of senators this week introduced a bill to reform the event ticketing systems that ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4351046-bipartisan-senators-ticketing-reform-legislation/
Cruz, Cornyn vote down Ukraine aid without border overhaul: Texas Republicans refuse to back continued aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan without a major ...
texastribune.org/2023/12/06/ted-cruz-john-cornyn-texas-ukraine-israel-border/
Mayor Whitmire to appoint Jay Zeidman as convention agency chair: Whitmire announced his plan to appoint Jay Zeidman, a venture capital executive who supported ...
houstonchronicle.com/politics/houston/article/mayor-whitmire-appoint-venture-capitalist-jay-18589952.php
Senate confirms Texas Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez to Fifth ciircuit: Ramirez is currently a U.S. magistrate judge for the Northern District of Texas ...
texastribune.org/2023/12/04/irma-carrillo-ramirez-5th-circuit-senate/
Genesis Women’s Shelter gets helping hand from Sen. Jeff Cornyn, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson
dallasnews.com/news/politics/2023/12/20/genesis-womens-shelter-gets-merry-help-from-sen-jeff-cornyn-dallas-mayor-eric-johnson/
The Race to Replace Mitch McConnell as GOP Leader Is Already On: The rumors about McConnell’s potential exit have led his would-be successors to try to ...
thedailybeast.com/the-race-to-replace-mitch-mcconnell-as-gop-leader-is-already-on
Senators Introduce ‘Fans First’ Bill to Reform Live-Event Ticketing: Senators John Cornyn, Amy Klobuchar and others introduced the 'Fans First' Act to ...
variety.com/2023/music/news/senators-fans-first-bill-reform-ticketing-1235829396/
Paid articlePaid John Cornyn fights against labeling guns a public health crisis: The senator from Texas warned that deeming gun violence a public health epidemic was a “guise” ...
houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/cornyn-gun-reforms-18522336.php
New tech transforms DNA ancestry tests into crime solving tools: Forensic genetic genealogy is a budding science, transforming trendy DNA ancestry tests into ...
dallasnews.com/news/crime/2023/10/31/new-tech-transforms-dna-ancestry-tests-into-crime-solving-tools-helping-crack-cold-cases/
Texas Sen. Cornyn sidesteps school choice advocates’ call for payback: U.S. Sen. John Cornyn on Tuesday bucked the trend of top Texas Republicans who are ...
dallasnews.com/news/politics/2023/11/21/cornyn-says-he-wants-no-part-of-bid-to-defeat-texas-lawmakers-who-killed-voucherlike-plan/
Native American groups condemn U.S. Sen. John Cornyn for comparing House GOP to 'wild Indians'
houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/cornyn-native-american-comment-18459825.php
GOP senator: McCarthy’s critics want to blow up the House and themselves: Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) criticized those who voted to oust Rep. Kevin McCarthy ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4236833-gop-senator-mccarthys-critics-want-to-blow-up-the-house-and-themselves/
Sheila Jackson Lee is taking a major gamble on a Houston mayoral run: Sheila Jackson Lee is taking a gamble with a mayoral run that recent polls predict will ...
houstonchronicle.com/politics/houston/article/sheila-jackson-lee-taking-major-gamble-houston-18411465.php
Israel-Hamas war: Sen. Cornyn hears emotional stories in Dallas: Inside a conference room at the temple, Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) heard from Dallas residents ...
dallasnews.com/news/politics/2023/10/12/israel-palestine-war-john-cornyn-north-texas/
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson switches to the Republican Party: Johnson announced the switch in a Friday Wall Street Journal article.
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Quick Glance: Dallas Mayor Joins GOP, Criticizes Democratic Policies
- Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson announced his party switch and will now serve as a Republican-affiliated mayor in the blue-leaning city.
- In a Wall Street Journal op-ed, he criticized his former party for 'exacerbated crime and homelessness'. 'The future of America’s great urban centers depends on the willingness of the nation’s mayors to champion law and order and practice fiscal conservatism,' Johnson wrote.
- President Joe Biden won Dallas County by over 30 points in the 2020 election.
- The Texas Democratic Party issued a scathing statement, accusing Johnson of being dishonest with Dallas voters.
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn said Thursday that he supports House Republicans’ impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.
U.S – Sen: John Cornyn said Thursday that he supports House Republicans’ impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.
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Ken Paxton suggests he could primary John Cornyn for Senate seat in 2026: "I think it's time somebody needs to step up and run against this guy ...
politico.com/news/2023/09/20/ken-paxton-texas-john-cornyn-senate-seat-00117289
Quick Glance: Whistleblowers seek Texas Supreme Court intervention against Paxton
- At Paxton's impeachment trial, they testified about his alleged illegal use of office to assist a friend and political donor.
- The Texas Senate acquitted Paxton of 16 articles of impeachment.
- In a filing to the Texas Supreme Court, the whistleblowers argue that Paxton has not fulfilled important parts of the settlement agreement.
- They also dispute claims that they initiated the settlement discussions.
Sheila Jackson Lee is taking a major gamble on a Houston mayoral run: Sheila Jackson Lee is taking a gamble with a mayoral run that recent polls predict will ...
houstonchronicle.com/politics/houston/article/sheila-jackson-lee-taking-major-gamble-houston-18411465.php
McConnell knocks new dress code: Senators ‘ought to dress up to go to work’: Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) knocked Senate Majority Leader ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4212624-mcconnell-knocks-new-dress-code-senators-ought-to-dress-up-to-go-to-work/
Schumer stirs hornet’s nest with dress code change : Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is facing backlash from Democratic and Republican colleagues ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4217396-schumer-stirs-hornets-nest-with-dress-code-change/
Ken Paxton Tells Tucker Carlson He Still Thinks He Has a Political Future: Texas’ top lawyer survived impeachment over the weekend—and spoke to Tucker Carlson ...
thedailybeast.com/ken-paxton-tells-tucker-carlson-he-still-thinks-he-has-a-political-future
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The Senate is relaxing its dress code. It’s caused a predictable backlash.: Senators can now wear casual clothes, like t-shirts, jeans and hoodies on the floor ...
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McConnell’s Potential Successors in the Senate Include ‘Three Johns’: The men are considered the leading candidates to replace the top Senate Republican ...
nytimes.com/2023/08/31/us/mcconnell-successor-senate-leader.html
Quick Glance: GOP senators consider 'special' meeting to discuss leadership after McConnell's freeze
- McConnell's health is a sensitive topic: The 81-year-old, the longest-serving party leader in Senate history, prefers not to talk about it.
- A few GOP senators are considering a challenging internal debate about the future of their leadership following Mitch McConnell's second public freeze within a month.
- Party leadership is not currently involved in these discussions, and no decisions have been made yet, according to a source.
- It only takes five Republican senators to convene a special conference meeting, which is the most direct way to have a specific discussion about the minority leader after his public pause on Wednesday raised questions about his condition.
Sen. Cornyn introduces Carla Walker Act to fund new DNA testing in unsolved cold cases
star-telegram.com/news/local/fort-worth/article280516804.html
Hamas attacks Israel: Texas leaders react as response looms: Texas and Houston-area leaders react to Hamas attack on Israel as response looms
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/article/texas-leaders-houston-react-hamas-attacks-israel-18414095.php
Cornyn to Biden: back bill to help 9/11 victims sue Saudi Arabia: At issue is the 2016 Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act, which opened the door for ...
dallasnews.com/news/2023/09/12/cornyn-pushes-biden-to-back-bill-making-it-easier-for-911-families-to-sue-saudi-arabia/
Cornyn: Ken Paxton impeachment trial is ‘painful to watch’: U.S. Sen. John Cornyn on Thursday said the corruption allegations against Ken Paxton are “very deeply ...
dallasnews.com/news/politics/2023/09/07/john-cornyn-texas-attorney-general-ken-paxton-impeachment-trial-disturbing/
Biden nominates new federal judges, including first for Texas trial court: U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday unveiled his first slate of judicial nominees in ...
reuters.com/legal/government/biden-nominates-new-federal-judges-including-first-texas-trial-court-2023-08-30/
Sen. John Cornyn in spotlight amid Mitch McConnell health scares: The senior senator from Texas has the ambition to become the Senate’s top Republican ...
texastribune.org/2023/09/01/john-cornyn-leader-mitch-mcconnell/
Texas congressional members sound off on Paxton impeachment trial: Republicans were not in agreement about whether they supported suspended Texas Attorney ...
texastribune.org/2023/09/12/texas-congress-ken-paxton-impeachment-cornyn-chip-roy/
Quick Glance: Affair a Possible Factor in Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's Impeachment Trial
- The affair is one of 20 articles of impeachment against Ken Paxton.
- Lawmakers leading the impeachment have alleged that Paxton had a political motivation to hide the affair.
- The Senate, which will decide on the impeachment trial, is mostly composed of Republicans, including Paxton's wife.
- The affair took a toll on staff and working hours, as confirmed by a witness during the trial.
John Cornyn accepts Ken Paxton acquittal, notes pending legal issues: With the attorney general mentioned as a possible primary opponent, the senator says of his ...
texastribune.org/2023/09/28/ken-paxton-impeachment-john-cornyn/
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn has made fentanyl crisis a priority: The Republican from Texas has combined attention to border issues with efforts to address deadly ...
texastribune.org/2023/08/14/fentanyl-john-cornyn-policy-priority/
Sen. Cornyn totes new bill to legalize test strips at federal level: Republican Sen. John Cornyn has prioritized the fight against fentanyl ...
dallasnews.com/news/politics/2023/09/25/sen-cornyn-hosts-dallas-roundtable-on-fentanyl-new-bill-to-decriminalize-test-strips/
Senator John Cornyn discusses fentanyl prevention efforts: U.S. Senator John Cornyn came to the Texas Children’s Hospital to discuss two acts meant to fight ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/senator-john-cornyn-discusses-fentanyl-prevention-18369315.php
McConnell’s health scare puts focus on shadow race to replace him : Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell’s (R-Ky.) health scare has Republican senators ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4125785-mcconnells-health-scare-puts-focus-on-shadow-race-to-replace-him/
John Cornyn fundraising prowess could be edge to succeed McConnell: Cornyn has a track record of raising significant campaign money for his colleagues.
dallasnews.com/news/politics/2023/09/11/john-cornyns-fundraising-prowess-could-be-edge-in-eventual-contest-to-succeed-mcconnell/
McConnell seeks to silence GOP speculation about his future: After an on-camera freeze-up, the longest-serving Senate party leader of all time is making clear ...
politico.com/news/2023/07/27/mcconnell-silence-gop-speculation-future-00108662
Quick Glance: Mitch McConnell Experiences 'Multiple' Falls - Reports
- McConnell abruptly stopped speaking during a press conference and was led away by concerned colleagues.
- The Senate Minority Leader later returned to the press conference and assured reporters that he was fine.
- Barrasso helped McConnell step away from the conference.
- McConnell returned shortly after and confirmed his ability to fully perform his job.
Trump rips ‘weak, ineffective’ Cornyn, Romney: Former President Trump said on Truth Social Wednesday that GOP Sens. John Cornyn (Texas) and Mitt Romney (Utah) ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4120760-trump-rips-weak-ineffective-cornyn-romney/
Part 1: In 1998, a legal revolution was quietly born in Texas. It would pull America’s courts rightward.
texastribune.org/2023/07/31/texas-federal-courts-conservative-takeover-cornyn-abbott/
These two Texas lawmakers are fighting about how to spend your money in DC | Opinion
star-telegram.com/opinion/nicole-russell/article278979139.html
Senate Republicans see Biden impeachment as fraught with risk: Senate Republicans see impeaching President Biden ahead of the 2024 election as a risky political ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4119381-senate-republicans-see-biden-impeachment-as-fraught-with-risk/
How Texas AG office fueled conservative federal judge pathway: In just a few decades, the Texas attorney general’s office became a powerhouse in national legal ...
texastribune.org/2023/08/08/texas-federal-courts-abbott-paxton-cornyn-trump/
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