Judiciary nominations on track despite loss of Feinstein - Roll Call The death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein won't slow down Judiciary Committee action on President Biden’s judicial nominations this Congress. Roll Call · Oct 2, 2023
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn accepts Paxton impeachment acquittal, notes pending legal issues With the attorney general mentioned as a possible primary opponent, the senator says of his fellow Republican: “I don’t think the story is over yet.” The Texas Tribune · Sep 28, 2023
"Get ready": Ken Paxton vows revenge “Get ready”: Ken Paxton promises retribution in interview blitz after impeachment trial Salon · Sep 21, 2023
“Get ready”: Ken Paxton promises retribution in interview blitz after impeachment trial The radio interviews came the morning after Paxton gave his first post-acquittal interview to Tucker Carlson, telling the former Fox News host he was “re-energized” after the acquittal. The Texas Tribune · Sep 21, 2023
Texas AG Ken Paxton attacks rivals, doesn't rule out US Senate run in first remarks since acquittal Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is attacking his Republican rivals while speaking out for the first time since his acquittal on corruption charges in his impeachment trial The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023
Ken Paxton blasts fellow Republicans and floats Cornyn challenge in post-impeachment interview In his first remarks since being acquitted on 16 articles of impeachment, the suspended Texas attorney general blamed Democrats while also taking aim at a number of high-profile Republicans. The Texas Tribune · Sep 21, 2023
Ken Paxton emerges victorious from yet another career scandal It marked a screaming milestone in a two-decade political career that has seen Paxton harness the state’s increasingly conservative politics — and later the rise of Donald Trump — to stay in power longer than his vulnerabilities would suggest. The Texas Tribune · Sep 17, 2023
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn throws support behind Biden impeachment inquiry Texas’ senior senator said there’s “more than enough smoke” to warrant a deeper look at the president’s ties to his son, who was indicted Thursday. The Texas Tribune · Sep 14, 2023
Senators downplay chances for 'Dreamers' bill after latest court ruling - Roll Call Talk of a renewed push on 'Dreamers' legislation was tempered with realism about long-standing political gridlock after a court ruling. Roll Call · Sep 14, 2023
Texas congressional Democrats say impeaching Biden is “not comparable” to Trump impeachments Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced his plans Tuesday to launch an impeachment inquiry, saying it was the “logical next step” after months of probing by House Republicans into the Biden family. The investigations have so far yet to turn up evidence that the president violated the law. The Texas Tribune · Sep 12, 2023
Texas congressional members sound off on Paxton impeachment trial Republicans were not in agreement about whether they supported suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The Texas Tribune · Sep 12, 2023
McConnell tries to reassure colleagues about his health, vows to serve out term as Senate GOP leader Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell declared again that he plans to finish his term as leader despite freezing up twice at news conferences over the summer, brushing off questions about his health as he sought to reassure colleagues he’s still up to the job The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023
Who would replace Mitch McConnell if he stands down? Should the Kentucky senator decide to step down as Senate minority leader, his most likely successor would be one of the ‘three Johns’ The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023
QAnon 2.0: The "Sound of Freedom" moment Right-wing influencers pushed a paranoid, anti-immigrant hit movie — while pretending they'd never heard of QAnon Salon · Sep 2, 2023
The Texas Tribune · Sep 1, 2023 Attention returns to Sen. John Cornyn’s future after GOP Leader Mitch McConnell’s latest health scare The senior senator from Texas has the ambition to become the Senate’s top Republican, but he remains loyal to McConnell, who has downplayed concerns about his well-being.
The Texas Tribune · Aug 31, 2023 “It’s troubling,” Ted Cruz says after Mitch McConnell’s second freeze “Age is something that all of us experience, and it’s coming for all of us,” Cruz added. Fellow Texas Senate Republican John Cornyn said McConnell had told him that he was fine.
The Texas Tribune · Aug 14, 2023 Motivated by grieving parents, 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 overdoses, including ideas that are opposed by some in his party, such as decriminalizing test strips.
The Texas Tribune · Aug 8, 2023 How the Texas AG’s office became a pipeline for conservative federal judges In just a few decades, the Texas attorney general’s office became a powerhouse in national legal fights over abortion, health care and immigration. Here’s a timeline of how it happened.
The Texas Tribune · Jul 31, 2023 Part 3: Under Trump, Texas’ foot soldiers became federal judges, securing a conservative stronghold in the courts A federal judiciary full of ideological allies is helping Texas block Democratic priorities and advance right-wing legal doctrines. But the bigger prize is conservative control of the rule of law itself.
The Texas Tribune · Jul 31, 2023 Part 1: In 1998, a legal revolution was quietly born in Texas. It would pull America’s courts rightward. With his election as Texas attorney general, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn planted the seeds of conservatism. Gov. Greg Abbott used his tenure to cultivate them into an aggressive strain of right-wing activism aimed at driving the nation’s courts and laws to the right.
The Texas Tribune · Jul 27, 2023 Texans in Congress lead bipartisan efforts to allow fentanyl test strips The legislation comes after a bill to decriminalize the test strips passed the Texas House but died in the Senate despite support from Gov. Greg Abbott.
Roll Call · Jul 26, 2023 McConnell says he’s ‘fine’ after freeze at Senate GOP stakeout - Roll Call Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell abruptly stopped speaking during a news conference and was led away, but returned and said he was fine.
The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2023 Trump goes on late-night Truth Social rampage against ‘loser’ and ‘lowlife’ Mitt Romney Mr Trump hit out at Mr Romney after he called on GOP donors to strategise in order to keep Mr Trump from winning the party’s presidential nomination
Roll Call · Jul 25, 2023 Officials juggle several US goals as they award CHIPS money - Roll Call The Commerce Department has assembled a team to allocate the money Congress provided last year to revitalize the US chip industry.
The Texas Tribune · Jul 24, 2023 As Texas swelters, crops and cattle are increasingly at risk One year after a devastating drought, Texas agriculture watchers are wary that the positive effects of a wet spring could be zapped up with extreme heat.