Paul Ryan, Mitch McConnell Mum on National Reciprocity for Concealed Carry
Pres. Trump should use his bully pulpit to force Speaker Ryan and Senate Majority Leader McConnell to pass national reciprocity.
Senator John Cornyn
Bloomberg: National Reciprocity Is About Militarizing America
With National Reciprocity gaining momentum in the U.S. House and Senate, Bloomberg warns that expanding recognition of concealed carry licenses is really about militarizing America.
Texas Farmers Promise D.C. Fight for Land, Water
The president of the Texas Farm Bureau warned ranchers and farmers at the 83rd annual meeting that the Environmental Protection Agency’s new rule for waters in the U.S., “if it’s allowed to happen, will hamstring many farmers and ranchers to the extent that it might not even be possible to farm.” Farmers and ranchers in Texas are struggling with government bureaucracy in many areas.
Sen. John Cornyn: Clinton Foundation Was Shaking Down Donors Who Were Buying Access
Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) called the Clinton Foundation’s fundraising “absolutely deplorable” in the years since the ranking Republican held up Hillary Clinton’s Senate confirmation over concerns of pay-to-play at her troubled charity.
Texas Senator: Punish Countries for Not Returning Their Criminal Citizens
Three bipartisan U.S. senators, including Texas senator John Cornyn, have introduced the Remedies for Refusal of Repatriation Act. “Casey’s Law” is named for a young woman who was murdered by a Haitian criminal illegal alien. He was in the country because he had not been deported after he was released from prison.
Paul Ryan To Revive John Cornyn’s Already Rejected Gun Legislation
When House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wisc.) allows a gun control vote next week it will be focused on reviving Senator John Cornyn’s (R-Texas) already rejected, post-Orlando gun legislation.
Chuck Schumer Cheers As Mitch McConnell Allows Another Gun Control Vote
Gun control Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is cheering the decision by Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to allow another vote on gun control by the end of next week.
Exclusive — Sessions Sounds the Alarm: GOP May Cave on Gun Rights
Donald J. Trump’s best friend on Capitol Hill, Sen. Jeff Sessions (R.-Ala.), told Breitbart News that he is very concerned about Senate Republicans caving in on gun rights.
Senate Passes Bipartisan Bill Allowing 9/11 Victims to Sue Saudi Arabia, Despite Veto Threats
On Tuesday, the Republican-controlled Senate unanimously approved bi-partisan legislation that would allow for families of the victims of the devastating 9/11 terrorist attacks to sue the government of Saudi Arabia.
Democrats Oppose Mental Health Reform Bill
After years of bipartisan calls to reform the nation’s mental health system, the Democrats stand opposed to a Republican bill because it puts safeguards in place for gun rights.
Cornyn: No Border Wall Needed Between Texas and Mexico
Texas’ senior U.S. Senator says that building a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border is not the solution to border security. John Cornyn said during a tour of the border on Tuesday, “It’s more than just physical obstacles.”
Obama Told Veterans ‘I Have Your Back’ but VA Problems Persist
In March 2015, President Barack Obama said, “It’s important that veterans know that somebody’s got their backs, and that, if there are problems, that we’re not being defensive about it, not hiding it.” In March 2016, veterans are still having
Texas Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Bible Banner Cheerleaders
The Texas Supreme Court issued an opinion today ruling in favor of the Kountze Cheerleaders who had Bible verses on their school football banners. The case has received national media attention.
Texas Republican Leaders Condemn Obama’s Unconstitutional Executive Gun Control Action
Texas Republicans were quick to condemn President Obama’s violation of the Second Amendment through his unconstitutional executive action on gun control.
Cornyn Pushes Bill Increasing State Participation in Gun Background Checks
On August 5, Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced legislation that encourages states to more readily submit information on people with mental health problems to the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS).
Gun Control Groups Lobby Sens. Toomey and McCain Against CCW Reciprocity
With the NRA, the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), and even Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) supporting Senator John Cornyn’s (R-TX) push for national reciprocity of concealed carry weapons (CCW) permits, gun control groups are taking the only avenue they have left: lobbying Senators Pat Toomey (R-PA) and John McCain (R-AZ) to break from the Republican Party and vote against national reciprocity.
GOP Sen. Cornyn Introduces National Reciprocity for CCW Permit Holders
Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) has introduced the “Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act” to allow a concealed carry weapons (CCW) permit holder from one state to carry his or her concealed handgun into any other state. Cornyn said this will put
GOP Sen: HHS Secretary ‘Contemptuous’ for Question Dodge
Wednesday at the Senate Finance Committee hearing on the Department of Health and Human Services’ proposed fiscal year 2016 budget, Secretary Sylvia Burwell refused to answer Sen. John Cornyn’s (R-TX) questions for over five minutes about the current ObamaCare case
