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Senate Republicans vigorously defend Susan Collins amid new scandal"It's a bunch of BS," Sen. John Cornyn, who has worked alongside Collins for more than two decades, told USA TODAY.

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Mitch McConnell says nothing as reporters grill him over health scareMitch McConnell remained silent as reporters asked about his health and wife Elaine Chao's response to his hospitalization after returning to Capitol Hill.

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Mitch McConnell makes major demand of Trump admin after shocking return from hospitalSen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY), just back to the Senate after a 92-day absence, is leading a Republican push for President Donald Trump's administration to release $1.3 billion in stalled military aid to Taiwan.The 84-year-old McConnell and three GOP colleagues, Sens. John Cornyn (R-TX), Lisa Murkowski...

Raw Story13d agoWhole story →

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Letters - Bo French, UT students, Longhorns, John CornynReaders share their disappointment in Bo French's comment about University of Texas students.

The Dallas Morning News16d agoWhole story →

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A Texas murder and a bill that could crack more cold cases like itThe Carla Walker Act, championed by Sen. John Cornyn, would fund more forensic genetic genealogy testing.

The Dallas Morning News18d agoWhole story →

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John Cornyn won't vote for Bo French over ‘racist comments’The GOP nominee for Texas Railroad Commissioner posted a photo featuring mostly students of color from a university football game with disparaging remarks.

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Trump Nemesis Twists the Knife After GOP Guru Switches SidesJohn Cornyn has suggested that he thinks the president’s party has a bigotry problem.

The Daily Beast19d agoWhole story →

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Worrying Sign Spotted as Mitch McConnell Finally Reemerges After 92 DaysThe 84-year-old’s return to public life fails to quell speculation about his health.

The Daily Beast21d agoWhole story →

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McConnell returns to the Senate for the first time since his June hospitalizationRepublican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky has returned to the Senate after a long absence. The 84-year-old senator has not been to the U.S. Capitol since June 14, when he was hospitalized for a fall in his home. His three-month absence from the Senate generated a flood of criticism and online speculation, as the Kentucky senator initially remained…

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution21d agoWhole story →

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Mitch McConnell returns to the Senate after three-month absenceSen. Mitch McConnell's three-month absence from the Senate generated a flood of criticism and online speculation.

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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Washington's response to AI and data center concernsNPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including how Washington is responding to AI and data center concerns, Mitch McConnell returning to the Senate and how midterm voters feel about affordability and political corruption.

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Sen. John Cornyn condemns Bo French over UT fans diversity postTexas senator urged other Republican officials to reject Bo French’s remarks, French defended it and his Democratic opponent called the post “horrible.”

The Dallas Morning News22d agoWhole story →

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Attorney General Todd Blanche cheered at GOP midterm convention in DaTodd Blanche praised President Donald Trump’s border policies during the Republican convention after facing resistance from John Cornyn and other GOP senators.

The Dallas Morning News26d agoWhole story →

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GOP lawmaker gives expected timeline for Mitch McConnell’s returnHouse Oversight Chair James Comer of Kentucky said Thursday that Sen. Mitch McConnell’s staff have told him they are hoping the senator – who has had an ex

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Sen. Cornyn Joins Texas Senate Democrat Nominee Talarico, Locals in Opposition to Trump's Big Bend Border ProjectsSenator John Cornyn (R-TX) added his voice to local politicians and Democrat State Representative James Talarico (D-Austin), nominee in the 2026 U.S. Senate election in Texas, in opposing border security enhancements in the Big Bend National Park. | Border / Cartel Chronicles

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Cornyn Caves To Trump's AG Pick, Says Nothing Can 'Rein' Him InSen. John Cornyn’s scheme to stonewall Trump’s attorney general nominee over the controversial “anti-weaponization fund” was short-lived.

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Senate Republicans advance Todd Blanche attorney general nominationBlanche’s nomination had been held up over concerns from GOP Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, but the parties reached a deal to end the standoff.

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Todd Blanche clears Senate Judiciary Committee after GOP holdout dealTodd Blanche advanced through the Senate Judiciary Committee after a deal with Republican holdouts Thom Tillis and John Cornyn on the anti-weaponization fund and audit immunity.

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GOP senator goes off at Todd Blanche hearing as scorched-earth tirade demands firingSen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) launched a scorched-earth tirade at acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing Tuesday, demanding a federal prosecutor's firing.Tillis and Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) had spent two weeks blocking Blanche's path to the Senate floor, demanding written proof that a ...

Raw Story2mo agoWhole story →

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Senate set to advance Blanche AG nomination after deal kills 'anti-weaponization fund'The vote comes after a Sunday evening deal between Blanche and Texas Sen. John Cornyn and North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis.

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