John Cornyn Blocks Todd Blanche Confirmation Vote

John Cornyn Blocks Todd Blanche Confirmation Vote

Payton Anderson
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July 30, 2026
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faced United States Senators last week to plead his fitness to serve in the official...
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John Cornyn Threatens To Break With Trump on Nominees

John Cornyn Threatens To Break With Trump on Nominees

Payton Anderson
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July 22, 2026
The Senate voted along party lines to continue with the nominations of two diplomatic posts, despite threats from Texas Senator...
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John Cornyn Grills Todd Blanche on Trump’s Controversial Settlement

John Cornyn Grills Todd Blanche on Trump’s Controversial Settlement

Payton Anderson
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July 16, 2026
Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) pressed Acting United States Attorney General Todd Blanche on his role in the potential $1.8 billion...
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Senate Democrats Block NDAA, House Republicans Seek Path Forward

Senate Democrats Block NDAA, House Republicans Seek Path Forward

Payton Anderson
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July 16, 2026
The United States Senate failed to pass this year’s typically bipartisan defense authorization bill in a 50-46 procedural vote, with...
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Drug Cartels Are Going Global — John Cornyn Wants to Stop Them

Drug Cartels Are Going Global — John Cornyn Wants to Stop Them

Payton Anderson
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June 26, 2026
Although fentanyl deaths in the U.S. have declined as border enforcement efforts have increased, lawmakers warn that Mexican drug cartels...
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Trump Cancels Signing of Major Housing Act, Demands SAVE Act

Trump Cancels Signing of Major Housing Act, Demands SAVE Act

Payton Anderson
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June 24, 2026
The long-anticipated 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan housing reform package, appeared poised to reach President Donald Trump’s...
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Senate Passes War Powers Resolution, Deepening Divide With Trump

Senate Passes War Powers Resolution, Deepening Divide With Trump

Payton Anderson
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June 24, 2026
As pressure from President Donald Trump mounts on the United States Senate to pass a controversial voter-eligibility bill, Republican lawmakers...
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'Release the Hoffman Files': James Talarico challenges Ken Paxton Over Controversial Plea Deal

'Release the Hoffman Files': James Talarico challenges Ken Paxton Over Controversial Plea Deal

Payton Anderson
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June 22, 2026
Texas State Representative and United States Senate Candidate James Talarico (D-TX) is throwing more accusations of corruption at his opponent...
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Texas Senators Cruz and Cornyn Usher In New Judges for Federal District Courts, Stressing Judicial Independence

Texas Senators Cruz and Cornyn Usher In New Judges for Federal District Courts, Stressing Judicial Independence

Payton Anderson
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June 17, 2026
Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) are strongly backing the nominations of two Texas judges for federal district...
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FISA Extension Fails, Leaving Key Surveillance Authority To Expire Tonight

FISA Extension Fails, Leaving Key Surveillance Authority To Expire Tonight

Payton Anderson
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June 12, 2026
A key provision of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), used to help prevent terrorist attacks against the United States,...
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