Politics Feb 18 What the Texas primaries could reveal about the midterms By Geoff Bennett, Ali Schmitz
Politics Feb 16 Texas Republican Ken Paxton is stepping up his Senate bid against Cornyn Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will be in an unfamiliar setting Monday night: heading his first campaign rally since the Republican announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate 10 months ago. By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press
Politics Dec 08 Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett announces run for U.S. Senate in Texas Texas is critical to Democrats' long-shot hopes of reclaiming a Senate majority in next year's elections, and GOP incumbent John Cornyn is facing the toughest primary race of his 24-year Senate career. By Bill Barrow, John Hanna, Associated Press
Politics Sep 04 WATCH: 'We were lied to about everything' around COVID, RFK Jr. says Kennedy claimed the government, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, lied about "natural immunity," that vaccines would prevent transmission and infection, and the "science behind cloth masks."… By Hannah Grabenstein
Politics Aug 07 Sen. Cornyn: FBI has agreed to help find Texas lawmakers The Texas Republican isn't saying just how the FBI might help state law enforcement find the legislators who left Texas to block a vote on new redistricting maps. He had requested federal help on Tuesday. By Associated Press
Nov 14 What Republicans are saying about Matt Gaetz, Trump's pick for attorney general By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz's nomination for attorney general is being met with a variety of reactions from Republicans, including cautious reservation, praise and pointed criticism. Continue reading
Feb 29 Texas Sen. Cornyn announces bid to succeed McConnell as Senate leader By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Cornyn is citing his experience in that role in a statement to fellow senators announcing his run. But he's also trying to distinguish himself from McConnell, saying, "I believe the Senate is broken — that is not news to anyone."… Continue reading
Jun 03 Cornyn tapped to lead Republicans in gun law negotiations By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The Republican lawmaker says he’s not interested in making a political statement, but wants to “make the terrible events that occurred in Uvalde less likely in the future.”… Continue reading
Mar 23 WATCH: Cornyn presses Supreme Court nominee Jackson on religious freedom, abortion By Associated Press Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson appeared for a third day before the Senate Judiciary Committee for grueling confirmation hearings that are providing a vivid portrait the promise, and enduring racial challenges, facing the country. Continue reading
Nov 03 Republican John Cornyn wins Texas Senate race By Associated Press Cornyn defeated Democrat MJ Hegar in his hardest-fought reelection battle in almost two decades. Continue reading