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Senate Confirms Obama Immigration Nominee Sarah Saldana

Senate Confirms Obama Immigration Nominee Sarah Saldana

WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Senate has confirmed President Barack Obama’s pick to head the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. The 55-39 vote Tuesday elevates Sarah Saldana, now the U.S. attorney in Dallas, to lead the $6 billion federal

Giving Thanks in Texas

Giving Thanks in Texas

With its focus on family, friendship, good food, football, and being grateful because you’ve been blessed, Thanksgiving is a very Texas holiday, and we thought we would share with you some of the Thanksgiving messages from the elected officials and

Cornyn “Hopeful” for GOP Senate Majority

Cornyn “Hopeful” for GOP Senate Majority

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Senator John Cornyn wrapped up his Get Out the Vote efforts on Tuesday, stopping by the Republican Party of Texas headquarters in downtown Austin to thank supporters and pose for photos with campaign staffers and volunteers. 

Sen. John Cornyn Declares Support for DREAM Act

Sen. John Cornyn Declares Support for DREAM Act

Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX), who is in line to be Senate Majority Whip if Republicans regain control of Congress next week, declared his support for the DREAM Act. During a KUVN Univision 23 debate with his Democrat opponent David Alameel last Friday, Cornyn

Cornyn Launches New TV Ads in Three Languages

Cornyn Launches New TV Ads in Three Languages

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Senator John Cornyn’s reelection bid is not considered to be in any serious danger, but his campaign has been engaged in a significant grassroots outreach effort throughout Texas, including in the state’s Hispanic and Vietnamese communities.

Senate Debate: Cornyn Positive Amid Nasty Attacks from Opponent

Senate Debate: Cornyn Positive Amid Nasty Attacks from Opponent

AUSTIN, Texas — Friday night’s debate between Texas Senator John Cornyn and his Democrat challenger David Alameel held few surprises as Cornyn, the incumbent viewed by virtually all political observers as a shoe-in for reelection, stayed positive, while Alameel sought

Report: Republicans to Win Big in Texas This November

Report: Republicans to Win Big in Texas This November

HOUSTON, Texas — Fresh statistics released by USA Today show a very positive outlook for Texas Republicans come this November’s midterm elections. Republicans are expected win the state’s gubernatorial and senate races. 24 Republicans are additionally likely to win Texas House seats, while only

Al Franken Touts Collaboration With…Ted Cruz?

Al Franken Touts Collaboration With…Ted Cruz?

It has been clear for months that the border crisis has radically changed the politics of immigration, but now a liberal senator is bragging about his collaboration with arch conservative Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) on the issue. Speaking at the

Outrage, Resistance To New Immigration Bills Grows

Outrage, Resistance To New Immigration Bills Grows

Conservatives are beginning to organize against new immigration proposals emerging in Congress, including a forthcoming one from a working group put together by Speaker John Boehner and a just-released plan from Senate Minority Whip John Cornyn, Breitbart News has learned.

Cornyn Teams Up With Dem Obama Critic On Border Bill

Cornyn Teams Up With Dem Obama Critic On Border Bill

Legislation set to be introduced Tuesday aims to deal with the surge of illegal immigration at the southern border by expediting the processing of unaccompanied illegal immigrant minors from Central America.  Texas Republican Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Democratic Rep.