FederalGunsIssuesBiden Issues Executive Order on Red Flag Laws, Background Checks
Matt StringerMarch 14, 2023
Part of Biden’s order seeks to implement gun reform legislation supported by Texas Sen. John Cornyn.
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FederalSenators Call for Release of Texan Detained in China for 10 Years
Kim RobertsFebruary 7, 2023
Sen. Ted Cruz joined by Sen. John Cornyn and Rep. Michael Cloud is calling for the release of Mark Swidan from his imprisonment in China.
FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesPresident Biden’s Visit to El Paso Met With Derision by Texas Republicans
Hayden SparksJanuary 9, 2023
The president’s visit to El Paso was his first trip to the southern border since his inauguration nearly two years ago.
FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesDozens of Texas Counties Declare Illegal Immigration ‘Invasion’ as Debate Over Texas’ Role Simmers
Hayden SparksJanuary 2, 2023
Though he approached the strategy cautiously, Gov. Greg Abbott has embraced the idea that illegal immigration is an “invasion.”
FederalIssuesTaxes & SpendingTexas Senators Divided: Cornyn Votes for $1.7 Trillion Omnibus Bill, Cruz Blasts ‘Reckless’ Spending
Matt StringerDecember 22, 2022
Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz took opposing positions on a $1.7 trillion-dollar federal spending bill that divided Republicans in Congress.
FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesTaxes & SpendingRepublicans Criticize Federal Appropriations Bill for Limiting Border Security Spending
Hayden SparksDecember 21, 2022
The bill includes hundreds of millions for Customs and Border Protection, but some Republicans say it “prohibits” spending on border security.
FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesCornyn Questions Labeling Illegal Immigration ‘Invasion,’ per Report
Hayden SparksDecember 19, 2022
Cornyn also faced backlash among staunch conservatives for his bipartisan appropriations bill that included limited gun control measures.
FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesLocal NewsCongresswoman Escobar Asks Biden for More Funding Amid El Paso Illegal Immigration Surge
Hayden SparksDecember 13, 2022
Democrat Veronica Escobar of El Paso asked the Biden administration for “more resources for our local governments.”
FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesTrump’s Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Condemns Lame-Duck ‘Amnesty’ Bill
Hayden SparksDecember 9, 2022
Sens. Thom Tillis and Kyrsten Sinema are promoting a bill to provide a pathway to citizenship for those covered under Obama’s DACA program.
Elections 2020Elections 2022FederalSenator Cruz Votes Against Bill to Update, Clarify Election Certification Law in Wake of January 6
Hudson CallenderSeptember 30, 2022
Cruz was the lone committee member to vote against advancing the bipartisan bill, which clarifies the election certification process.
FederalJudicialGOP Senators Allege Political Interference in Hunter Biden Probe, Request Special Protections for Investigator
Hudson CallenderSeptember 19, 2022
The Republican senators claim the DOJ has been politicized and U.S. Attorney David Weiss needs special protections to conduct the investigation.
EducationFederalTaxes & SpendingBiden Announces ‘Student Loan Relief’ for Debt up to $20,000
Rob LauciusAugust 24, 2022
The government will use a post-September 11 law to forgive student loan forgiveness on the basis of addressing a national emergency, the COVID-19 pandemic.