Tag: John Cornyn

In this photo from Nov. 3, 2015, wind turbines dot the landscape near Steele City, Neb. Renewable energy advocates say they're encouraged by a new push to expand wind energy in Nebraska, which lags many of its neighboring states when it comes to tapping the resource. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

Horse trading in Congress: Lifting oil ban for extending wind and solar tax credits

Joseph Lawler · December 8, 2015 9:41 pm

Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn of Texas said his amendment would provide those on the list "the right to be heard," before losing the right to buy a gun. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Senate blocks move to keep guns away from terror suspects

Susan Ferrechio · December 3, 2015 10:13 pm

Immigrants who have been caught crossing the border illegally are housed inside the McAllen Border Patrol Station in McAllen, Texas where they are processed. (AP Photo/Los Angeles Times, Rick Loomis, Pool)

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Whistleblower: Immigrant youths placed with child molesters, slave lords, murderers

Paul Bedard · November 25, 2015 10:41 am

The "Liberty Through Strength Act," proposed by Sen. Tom Cotton on Monday, would extend the bulk surveillance program "until the president can certify that the new NSA collection system is as effective as the current system," or January 2017. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner file)

Senators line up in push to keep bulk surveillance

Rudy Takala · November 19, 2015 5:07 pm

"Given that the FBI has not finished its investigation regarding the use of Secretary Clinton's server, the president prejudged the outcome of the investigation," the members wrote.Â (AP file photo/Virginia Mayo)

44 lawmakers demand special counsel in Clinton email probe

Sarah Bedford · November 17, 2015 6:10 pm

John Cornyn first beganÂ pushingÂ for a special counsel in September, when news of the deepening FBI probe into Hillary Clinton's emails was still fresh on the public's mind. (AP Photo)

Cornyn renews calls for special counsel in Clinton email probe

Sarah Bedford · October 26, 2015 6:10 pm

"You have countries that can get into a company and stay there for two or three years and drain it of its fiduciary information," Dianne FeinseinÂ said. (AP Photo)

Feinstein: Independent counsel ‘unwarranted’ in Clinton email probe

Sarah Bedford · September 16, 2015 8:16 pm

Sen. John Cornyn demanded the Justice Dept. appoint a special counsel to oversee the agency's investigation of Hillary Clinton's private emails. (AP Photo)

Cornyn calls for special counsel in Clinton email case

Sarah Bedford · September 15, 2015 3:31 pm

Will Dems filibuster the Iran deal?

Susan Ferrechio · September 9, 2015 4:01 am

Texas Sen. John Cornyn introduced legislation to make the federal background check system for gun buyers more effective. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Top GOP senator introduces NRA-backed gun legislation

Kelly Cohen · August 6, 2015 12:14 pm

Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee during a hearing August 5, 2015 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Watchdogs: Justice Department handcuffing IGs, whistleblowers

Nicole Duran · August 6, 2015 4:01 am

Cornyn's bill comes in response to a series of mass shootings by mentally ill men who were able to obtain guns, including John Russell Houser, who earlier this month opened fire on patrons in a Louisiana movie theater.Â (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

Top Republican offers gun background check measure

Susan Ferrechio · August 5, 2015 7:37 pm