John Cornyn

Migrants leave Huixtla, Chiapas state, Mexico, Oct. 27, 2021, as they continue their trek north toward Mexico's northern states and the U.S. border. The Biden administration struck agreement with Mexico to reinstate a Trump-era border policy next week that forces asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico for hearings in U.S. immigration court, U.S. officials said Thursday.

On the Texas border, Democrats split on possible end to Title 42 policy

Julián Aguilar

The Trump-era policy has been used to expel asylum-seeking migrants since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. While some lawmakers hail its possible end, others have asked the Biden administration to hold off on ending the policy.

Texas is set to receive at least $27 billion for roads, more than $500 million to repair bridges, $3 billion for public transportation, $408 million for electric car charging stations and $100 million for broadband internet, according to a White House fact sheet.

Government/Politics

John Cornyn, Ted Cruz Vote Against Infrastructure Bill That Could Give Texas More Than $30 Billion

Abby Livingston | Texas Tribune

The Senate approved a $1 trillion, bipartisan bill that also earmarks money for broadband internet access. It’s not yet known how much money set aside for the country’s aging electricity infrastructure could go to Texas’ main power grid.

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris visits Brookline Memorial Recreation Center in Pittsburgh

Border & Immigration

Kamala Harris To Visit El Paso On Friday In First Trip To U.S.-Mexico Border As Vice President

Farah Eltohamy

Former President Donald Trump plans on touring Texas’ southern border with Gov. Greg Abbott later this month.

Border & Immigration

As Politicians Descend On The Border Some Local Residents Say There Is No 'Crisis'

María Méndez

The Texas-Mexico border remains closed to many migrants and foreign travelers, but it will be bustling on Friday as various officials and political groups visit the area.

Border & Immigration

Cornyn Says Situation At The Border Could Derail Bipartisan Work On Broader Immigration Reform

María Méndez

Texas Sen. John Cornyn and Congressman Henry Cuellar visited a facility for child migrants in Carrizo Springs Friday before meeting with leaders in Laredo to discuss the increasing number of migrants arriving at the border.

Texas

Sen. John Cornyn Says States Will Get More Time To Spend Coronavirus Relief Funds

Texas Senator John Cornyn said Friday that federal lawmakers have come to an agreement allowing Texas and other states more time to spend the $2 billion in leftover relief money they received earlier this year.

News

After Weeks Of Demurring, Cornyn Calls Biden 'President-Elect'

Paul Flahive

It marks the first time Texas' senior senator has used the title.

Democrat MJ Hegar (left) will face Republican incumbent John Cornyn to represent Texas on the U.S. Senate.

Candidate Forum: Hegar Up Against Longtime GOP Incumbent Cornyn To Represent Texas In The US Senate

Kathleen Creedon

Three-term Republican incumbent John Cornyn is fighting to retain his seat representing Texas in the United States Senate in a closer-than-expected 2020 race against Democratic candidate MJ Hegar.

News

Texas Supreme Court Rules 3 Green Party Candidates Should Be Added Back To November Ballot

Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune

Days before the deadline to mail ballots to overseas and military voters, the Texas Supreme Court ordered three Green Party candidates to be restored to…

Government/Politics

John Cornyn Says Pandemic Requires More Relief Spending, But Democratic Proposals Go Too Far

Jill Ament

From Texas Standard: John Cornyn has been a U.S. senator for Texas since 2002. He is the second-ranking Republican in the Senate, and many say he's in...