As Senate race heats up, Ted Cruz pitches himself as the better bipartisan Cruz rose to fame as a right-wing fighter, but he hopes to highlight his unsung accomplishments as he faces Rep. Colin Allred. The Texas Tribune · Apr 10, 2024
Senate Republicans preview fight over Mayorkas impeachment - Roll Call Senate Republicans plan to fight back against any plan by Democrats to quickly dispatch an impeachment of DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Roll Call · Apr 9, 2024
Alvotech Aims To Break Open The World's Most Notorious Pharma Market Alvotech's 2024 plans include several product launches around the world through various partners, but the forthcoming introduction of SIMLANDI® in the U.S. is in a market that is truly in the spotlight. International Business Times · Apr 3, 2024
U.S. Rep. Colin Allred voted for TikTok ban despite continuing to use the app Allred is the delegation’s most prolific user of the app. He said he voted for the legislation because of national security concerns. The Texas Tribune · Apr 2, 2024
Cornyn looks to Dallas' Bonton Farms as model for federal legislation The farm provides opportunities for former prisoners. Axios · Apr 1, 2024
Feds arrest five men accused of smuggling illegally purchased guns to cartels in Mexico The men were charged with two criminal offenses, including straw purchasing of firearms, created by the 2022 bipartisan gun safety bill authored by Sen. John Cornyn. The Texas Tribune · Mar 26, 2024
The next Clarence Thomas? Abortion pill case spotlights rightwing judge and his wife’s shadowy connections Judge James Ho ruled to restrict mifepristone. His wife Allyson is linked to the anti-abortion group that brought the case The Guardian - US · Mar 25, 2024
Who Will Replace Mitch McConnell as Senate Republican Leader? The runners and riders to replace Mitch McConnell as Senate Republican leader are lining up... Kiplinger · Mar 9, 2024
Democratic State Rep. Julie Johnson wins congressional primary race for North Texas seat Johnson narrowly avoided a runoff to replace U.S. Rep. Colin Allred. Brian Williams, who was in second place, has conceded. The Texas Tribune · Mar 6, 2024
Biden to challenge GOP on lowering costs in State of the Union address - Roll Call President Biden will tout his “decisive action” on the economy during his State of the Union address, a White House official said. Roll Call · Mar 6, 2024
Senator Rick Scott Considering Bid For Senate Republican Leadership Senator Rick Scott considers a bid for top Republican leadership in the Senate, with Trump's influence looming large. Top News · Mar 5, 2024
Barrasso opts against run for Senate GOP leader - Roll Call Sen. John Barrasso announced Tuesday he will not run to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell as the chamber's GOP leader. Roll Call · Mar 5, 2024
Sen. John Thune Enters Race For Senate Republican Leader Sen. John Thune announces candidacy for Senate Republican leader, setting up a competition with Sen. John Cornyn. Election expected after November. Top News · Mar 4, 2024
John Cornyn announces he’s running for Senate GOP leader Cornyn said in a statement that the upper chamber is broken but he intends to help fix it. The Texas Tribune · Feb 29, 2024
Roll Call · Feb 29, 2024 At the Races: A John trifecta - Roll Call The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.
Salon · Feb 29, 2024 Good riddance to Mitch McConnell The guy who made Donald Trump possible falls to Donald Trump
The Guardian - US · Feb 29, 2024 Who will replace Mitch McConnell as Senate leader? John Cornyn is first to throw his hat into the ring as he leads the race alongside John Thune and John Barrasso – but other hopefuls could emerge
Texas Observer · Feb 28, 2024 Will Cornyn Take McConnell’s Place atop Senate GOP? Texas’ senior senator re-embraces Trump as he vies to become the chamber’s top Republican. That won’t come easy.
Top News · Feb 28, 2024 Senator Mitch Mcconnell To Step Down From Leadership Role Senator Mitch McConnell steps down as Congressional Party leader, signaling a shift in Republican leadership amidst ongoing government funding negotiations.
The Texas Tribune · Feb 28, 2024 “I’ve made no secret of my intentions”: Cornyn poised to launch bid to succeed McConnell as Senate GOP leader Sen. Ted Cruz held back when asked if he would back Cornyn. “Oh, there’ll be plenty of time to assess those questions,” he told reporters.
The Texas Tribune · Feb 27, 2024 U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez wants GOP voters to believe that Mayra Flores is the weaker primary candidate Gonzalez’ campaign sent mailers to GOP voters suggesting a candidate who has raised no money would be harder to defeat this November than Flores.
The Texas Tribune · Feb 21, 2024 State Rep. Julie Johnson and trauma surgeon Brian Williams lead pack to succeed U.S. Rep. Colin Allred As Allred vies to unseat U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, a crowded field of 10 Democrats is lining up to replace him.
The Texas Tribune · Feb 5, 2024 Texas Democrats and Republicans split on border proposal — not necessarily on party lines The deal would also provide money to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, another priority for many Texas lawmakers.
Roll Call · Feb 5, 2024 Supreme Court enters election season with politically potent cases - Roll Call The Supreme Court will grapple with a sizable number of politically significant cases as the presidential election season heats up.
Roll Call · Feb 1, 2024 Supplemental vote expected next week, but path to passage fraught - Roll Call The Senate plans to start debate on a defense supplemental combined with immigration policy changes, but the path ahead is unclear.