Texas Sen. Cornyn, facing possible 2026 primary challenge from Trump ally Paxton, lands Thune endorsement
Longtime Texas GOP Sen. John Cornyn landed the support of top Republicans in the Senate as he could be his most crude reelection of his decades-long career. “I am honored to work with @Johncornyn, one of the most effective and respected conservative leaders in the country,” Senate majority leader John Thune wrote in a social […]
Thune endorses Cornyn as Paxton eyes Texas primary challenge
Senate Majority Leader John Tune (Rs.D.) has approved the re-election bid for Texas Sen. John Cornyn (R) in the eyes of State Attorney General Ken Paxton, who will challenge his long-standing incumbent in the primary election next year. “I am honored to have worked with @JohnCornyn, one of the most effective and respected conservative leaders […]
EXCLUSIVE: John Cornyn Introduces Bill Allowing Concealed Carry Permits To Work In All 50 States
Republican Texas Sen. John Cornyn introduced a bill Thursday that would allow concealed carry license holders to carry guns in any state. The bill, titled the “Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act,” would force states to recognize concealed carry permits from all states as valid documentation to carry concealed firearms, according to the bill's text. It's […]
John Cornyn Sought to Leapfrog Tom Cotton Atop Senate Intelligence Committee
After losing the leadership race, Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) overtook Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) to become the Senate intelligence leader, despite Cotton's seniority on the committee. He tried to take the top position on the committee. Cornyn's move was discussed among Senate Republicans, Politico reportsaid a party official. Seniority is sacrosanct in the old-fashioned Senate […]
Sen. Cornyn Meets With CIA Director Nominee John Ratcliffe
Former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe (left), who was selected by President-elect Donald Trump to head the Central Intelligence Agency, meets Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) at the Hart Senate Office Building in the U.S. Capitol on December 11. ) had a meeting with 2024, Washington DC. Candidates for the incoming Trump administration have been […]
John Cornyn ‘inclined’ to back Trump FBI pick Kash Patel after Senate meeting
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) told reporters on Monday that he had a good meeting with Kash Patel, President-elect Trump's FBI pick, adding that “unless something unforeseen happens, I don't think I'll be able to elect him.” I certainly feel that I support it.” “We don't know yet what Director Wray's plans are, but I think […]
Rick Scott knocked out of Senate leader race on first ballot as Thune and Cornyn advance
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Florida) was defeated in the Senate majority leader race after the first round of secret ballots Wednesday morning, and none of the three candidates received a majority of votes. Officials told Fox News that Scott received the fewest votes in the first round. The senators proceeded to a second secret vote, with […]
Ted Cruz gets behind Rick Scott for leader, in blow to fellow Texan John Cornyn
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) announced his support for Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) Wednesday morning ahead of the 9:30 a.m. leadership election. “This morning, I'm voting for Republican Leader Rick Scott, just as I was two years ago. I helped lead Rick's campaign against McConnell in 2022, and I'm thrilled to be working with him again. […]
Navarro: 'We're not gonna have a Trump Cabinet' if Thune, Cornyn elected Senate GOP leader
Former White House aide Peter Navarro said President-elect Trump's nominee could be approved if either Sen. John Thune (R-Texas) is elected Senate Majority Leader. I doubted whether there was. Navarro has been mentioned as a possible cabinet candidate, like Kash Patel, a former defense official during the first Trump administration. They argued that if they […]
Sen. Josh Hawley ‘delighted’ to back Sen. John Cornyn for Senate Majority Leader
Republican senators are expected to choose a new Senate Republican leader next week, with Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Missouri) endorsing Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) for the role. Republican senators will vote by secret ballot on Wednesday, November 13th. “I support John Cornyn as the candidate for Majority Leader,” Hawley said in a statement. “Over the past […]