John Cornyn Backs Trump's Push for Greenland

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R) recently weighed in on President Donald Trump's push for the United States to acquire Greenland during an interview on Fox News Sunday, backing the President's assertion that the island holds major strategic importance for American national security and global stability. READ MORE.

Rep. Wesley Hunt: "I offered Jasmine Crockett a debate. She ran from it. That tells you everything."

Senator John Cornyn: "How about showing up for work to support the Trump agenda?"

Senator Ted Cruz: "I want to take a moment to speak to the people of Iran. America stands with you. President Trump stands with you. The people of Iran taking out their tyrannical regime would make America much, much safer."

Rep. Jasmine Crockett: "Many of the January 6 insurrectionists want to cry 'woe is me,' but they were literally convicted of crimes -- and some are even considered white supremacists. I'm confused as to why we're still debating conspiracy theories versus facts."

John Cornyn Backs Trump's Push for Greenland — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R) recently weighed in on President Donald Trump's push for the United States to acquire Greenland during an interview on Fox News Sunday, backing the President's assertion that the island holds major strategic importance for American national security and global stability.

U.S. Military Troops on Standby for Possible Action — By Texas Politics' Joseph Quesada — The Pentagon has ordered up to 1,500 active-duty soldiers stationed in Alaska to prepare for possible deployment to Minnesota, two officials confirmed, amid President Donald Trump’s threats to invoke the Insurrection Act for the first time since 1992.

Justice Department Opens Investigation into Minnesota Leadership — By Texas Politics' Joseph Quesada — The U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) has launched a criminal investigation into Minnesota lawmakers, including Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, over a suspected conspiracy to obstruct immigration officials, an anonymous U.S. official familiar with the investigation confirmed.

Federal Officials Investigating Renee Good's Partner After Tragedy — By Texas Politics' Joseph Quesada — The Department of Justice has begun a criminal investigation into activist Renee Nicole Good’s widow to determine whether she potentially obstructed a federal agent right before the fatal shooting of her wife during an altercation in Minneapolis.

Trump Admin Terminates Addiction and Mental Health Funds — By Texas Politics' Joseph Quesada — Thousands of federal grants funding mental health and addiction services were suddenly terminated late Tuesday as the Trump administration sent hundreds of notices announcing the discontinuations.

Judge Sets Deadlines in Minnesota's Lawsuit Against ICE — By Texas Politics' Joseph Quesada — A federal judge on Wednesday did not take immediate action on the state of Minnesota’s request to suspend the increase in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in the state.

John Cornyn Backs Trump's Push for Greenland — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield

Man detained in Minneapolis dies in ICE custody in Texas — By MPR News Staff and Angela Kocherga for MPR News

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