John Cornyn

Arkansas

McConnell to step down as U.S. Senate GOP leader

This story was updated at 2:42 p.m., 2/28/24 WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky will step down as the Senate Republican leader in November, he said on the Senate floor Wednesday, announcing the end of a run as party leader that broke records for its length and shaped American politics over nearly two […]

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Mayor

Senator Cornyn, Dallas mayor aim to raise awareness of domestic violence before holiday – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

Advocates tell NBC 5 that the holiday season often increases the chance of domestic violence. Stressful times often lead to police calls and trips to women’s shelters. U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R – Texas, and Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson visited Genesis Women’s Shelter Tuesday morning. They picked out holiday gifts, wrapped them, and gave them […]

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Alabama

House GOP push to launch Biden impeachment probe runs into Senate Republican skepticism | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

CNN  —  House Republicans are not only facing resistance from within their own ranks to impeach President Joe Biden, they’re also getting a cool reception from another key constituency: Senate Republicans. The concerns raised from lawmakers across the Capitol – who would be the jury in an impeachment trial if it came to that – […]

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Mayor

Dallas mayor focuses next term on public safety, property tax and parks – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson laid out three goals for the next four years in his inaugural address Tuesday — becoming the safest big city in America is number one. As an example of bi-partisan cooperation, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) gave Johnson the formal oath of office at the inauguration ceremony. Dallas city government is […]

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Alaska

Tommy Tuberville steadfast in hold on Pentagon nominations | #alaska | #politics

CNN  —  Months into his hold on military nominees, Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama is still not relenting despite efforts by some of his own Republican colleagues to try and give him alternatives to back off his blockade. Since Tuberville announced his effort in March, there is now a backlog of 250 military appointments, a […]

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Alaska

Surprise Senate vote would overturn Biden environmental rule | #alaska | #politics

WASHINGTON – In a surprise victory for Republicans, the Senate on Thursday voted to overturn a Biden administration rule requiring rigorous environmental review of major infrastructure projects such as highways, pipelines and oil wells — a victory enabled in part by Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia. Manchin, a key player on energy and […]

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