John Cornyn
Republican Senator
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View Timeline →Trump claims Iran talks have resumed; Blanche gains Republican support
Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis have backed Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney-general after initially threatening to withhold support. This political maneuvering occurs alongside…
Trump's Frustrations on Iran Military Actions Amid U.S. Political Developments
The article discusses frustrations expressed by former President Trump regarding military actions related to Iran, alongside updates on the Senate Judiciary Committee's postponement of a…
Texas Senators Raise Concerns Over Trump and Vance's Iran Deal
Texas Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn have expressed their concerns regarding a deal between President Trump and Vice President Vance related to Iran. Their…
Trump Discusses Iran and Republican Primary Wins at Cabinet Meeting
During his 11th public Cabinet meeting, Trump discussed Iran while also highlighting Republican primary victories, including Ken Paxton's win over Sen. John Cornyn in Texas.…
Trump-Endorsed Paxton Defeats Senator Cornyn in Texas Primary
In the Texas primary, Trump-backed candidate Ken Paxton defeated incumbent Senator John Cornyn. This event highlights the influence of Trump on Republican politics and may…
Paxton Defeats Cornyn in Texas Primary, Implications for US Senate Control
Ken Paxton has defeated incumbent Senator John Cornyn in a Texas primary run-off, which sets the stage for a crucial November election that could influence…
White House and Congress Negotiations on Chinese Company Violating Iran Sanctions
The U.S. government is negotiating the status of Chinese telecommunications company ZTE, which has violated sanctions on Iran and North Korea. The Senate is pushing…
Meeting of a U.S. Senate Delegation with Maryam Rajavi in Albania
Three U.S. senators met with Maryam Rajavi of the Mujahedin-e Khalq Organization in Albania to discuss solutions for regional crises and democratic change in Iran.…
The Proposal for 'Non-Nuclear Sanctions Against Iran' Has Resurfaced in the U.S. Senate
Republican Senators Marco Rubio, Todd Young, and John Cornyn have reintroduced a proposal in the U.S. Senate to impose severe non-nuclear sanctions on Iran due…
Nikki Haley Confirmed by Senate as U.S. Representative to the United Nations
The U.S. Senate confirmed Nikki Haley as the U.S. Representative to the UN with a vote of 96-4. Her confirmation faced delays due to opposition…
US Congress Proposal to Force Obama Administration to Disclose $1.7 Billion 'Deal' with Iran
The US Congress is proposing a bill that would require the Obama administration to disclose details about a $1.7 billion payment to Iran related to…
Three Republican Senators Call for Dismissal of Barack Obama's Advisor
Three Republican senators have called for the dismissal of Ben Rhodes, a key advisor to President Obama, following controversial statements he made regarding the nuclear…
U.S. Senate Approves Bill to Sue Saudi Arabia Over 9/11 Attacks
The U.S. Senate has passed a bill allowing families of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia, despite threats from Riyadh to withdraw significant assets from…
Deadline for Senate Review Ends and Republicans Fail to Reject Iran Deal
The U.S. Senate failed to reject the Iran nuclear deal after the Democratic minority used procedural maneuvers to block a vote for the third time.…
Iran Democracy Act - May 24, 2003
The Iran Democracy Act was introduced by Senators Brownback and Cornyn, proposing a replacement government for Iran that would uphold democracy and human rights. The…