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Exclusive — Hunt Rips Cornyn’s ‘Fake MAGA’ Smear: ‘The Senate’s Not a Retirement Home; Texas Needs Warriors, Not Dinosaurs’

Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-TX) accused Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) of treating the U.S. Senate like a retirement community, while arguing that after nearly 25 years in Washington, the career politician has become “a dinosaur in the halls of the Senate,” asserting Texas needs fighters, not fossils to carry forward President Donald Trump’s America First movement.

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 09: Sen John Cornyn (R-TX) speaks at a news conference followin

Charlie Kirk Remembered by Texas Officials as Patriot, Truth-Teller After Tragic Killing

Texas leaders are mourning the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot during a speaking event at Utah Valley University, calling the act “unspeakable evil” and a “senseless assassination.” From Governor Greg Abbott to Senator Ted Cruz, officials across the Lone Star State condemned the killing and praised Kirk’s legacy as a bold voice for American youth, faith, and freedom. The outpouring of grief underscores Kirk’s deep ties to Texas and the growing alarm over political violence nationwide.

Texas Flag at Half-Staff over capitol. (AP FILE PHOTO)

GOP Marks Abbey Gate Anniversary, Vows Biden-Harris Will ‘Never Be Let Off the Hook’ for ‘Tragic, Reckless’ Exit

Republican lawmakers on Tuesday marked the fourth anniversary of the deadly Abbey Gate bombing by honoring the 13 fallen service members while demanding accountability for what they called former President Joe Biden’s “reckless withdrawal from Afghanistan,” which led to the “tragic but preventable attack,” with multiple members vowing to “never let him off the hook for his utter failure as Commander-in-Chief.”

A sign displaying photos and names of the 13 service members killed in a terrorist attack

More than Four Dozen Texas House Democrats Fled the State

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a press release revealing that he would be seeking “judicial orders declaring that runaway Democrats who fail to appear by the Speaker’s deadline have vacated their office.” The press release added that Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows had given Democrats a deadline of Friday, August 8, by which to “return to Texas and present themselves before the House.”

Texas Representative Gene Wu (C) speaks in front of Democratic members of Congress and Tex

Texas Senate Primary for Cornyn Seat Heats Up as Paxton Splits with Wife, Trump Mulls Engaging

President Trump recently met with Senate GOP leaders including Sen. John Thune and officials from the Senate Leadership Fund to discuss key 2026 races, including the high-stakes Texas showdown between Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton. According to a source familiar with the meeting, the White House is closely monitoring the primary but has yet to intervene, reportedly waiting to see whether Paxton can close the polling gap before weighing in.

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CORNYN: DOJ Launching Probe into Planned EPIC Muslim Community in Texas

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) launched a federal civil rights investigation into a planned Muslim community north of Dallas, Texas. The area, home to one of the Lone Star State’s largest mosques, has been the subject of several investigations at the state level initiated by Texas Governor Greg Abbott.

EPIC Muslim Community Investigated by DOJ (FILE: Getty Images)

Sen. Mike Lee: ‘We Need a Bold Senate GOP Leader’

Republicans need a “bold Senate GOP leader,” Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) said on Tuesday as three Republican senators — Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL), Senate Republican Whip John Thune (R-SD), and Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) — vie for the position of Senate Majority Leader.

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 04: (L-R) Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI), Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Sen. R