Talarico says he would 'absolutely' accept Cornyn's endorsement for SenateSen. John Cornyn has yet to throw his weight behind his party's own nominee after he and Ken Paxton duked it out in a bruising primary.Washington Examiner9d agoWhole story →GovernmentJohn Cornyntexas senate election
Centrists warn pushing Ken Paxton over John Cornyn was mistakeSen. Thom Tillis and longtime GOP strategist Karl Rove are among those who raised concerns about the Texas Senate race.Washington Examiner10d agoWhole story →GovernmentJohn CornynThom Tillistexas senate race
The GOP’s Ken Paxton rescue mission tops $100 million in TexasIn the last few weeks, Republicans have opened their wallets for Paxton, their nominee to succeed Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX), in a big way.Washington Examiner11d agoWhole story →GovernmentJohn Cornyntexas senate election
When Bernie Sanders and Ron DeSantis agree, the surveillance state is in troubleExecutive bans on ALPR license plate cameras are not enough. Bipartisan legislation is needed to stop Flock Safety surveillance.Washington Examiner20d agoWhole story →JusticeTechnologyRon DeSantisflock safety investigation
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.Washington Examiner20d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentJohn Cornyntexas railroad commissioner election
John Cornyn calls Ken Paxton 'lazy' and a 'poor campaigner' in explanation of Texas campaign trail absence"He's lazy and doesn't raise money. And he basically is not offering a very compelling case for his election," Cornyn said of Paxton.Washington Examiner1mo agoWhole story →GovernmentJohn Cornyntexas senate election
DeSantis is right on communism. But Florida misses half the storyGov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill in 2024 requiring public schools to teach the history of communism. But it isn't telling the whole story.Washington Examiner1mo agoWhole story →EducationRon DeSantisflorida education policy
Trump pick for AG Blanche faces final hurdle before Senate confirmation voteTodd Blanche is poised to clear the Senate Judiciary Committee after Republican holdouts John Cornyn and Thom Tillis agreed to support him.Washington Examiner2mo agoWhole story →GovernmentJohn CornynThom Tillisattorney general nomination vote