The Latest Breaking News from John Cornyn

WASHINGTON — Republican Leader Mitch McConnell returned to the U.S. Senate this week following a head injury, where he wasted little time resuming his two trademark modes: targeting Democrats and ducking Donald Trump.

WASHINGTON – Appellate Judge James Ho of Dallas, a former law clerk to Clarence Thomas, defended the justice’s honor Tuesday, rejecting ethics allegations involving lavish trips provided by real estate magnate Harlan Crow.

WASHINGTON – Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, said Tuesday he’s satisfied an Amarillo judge who tried to halt distribution of an FDA-approved abortion drug did not mislead the Senate by removing his name from an article bashing Obama administration efforts to protect those seeking abortions.

If she resigns, Republicans say, it’s a “whole different scenario.”

WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer said Monday that Republicans should let another Democratic senator temporarily fill California Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s Judiciary Committee seat.

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden has picked a longtime federal magistrate in Dallas for the influential 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

Both of Texas’ Republican senators voice support for Irma Carrillo Ramirez’s nomination to the conservative 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

A new gun law has already prevented some potentially dangerous people from owning guns

WACO, Texas — In front of 20,000 supporters jammed into the Waco Regional Airport, Donald Trump slowly recited the names of 15 Texas elected officials who are endorsing his third campaign for the White House.

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz will be up for reelection next year, now a seasoned senator and established conservative leader. But Democrats are still holding out hope they can repeat the sensation of Beto-mania.

Homeland Security Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas quickly hit back at Cruz's attack