Cornyn Votes to Confirm Scott Bessent for Treasury Secretary
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after Scott Bessent was confirmed as Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury: “As Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent will be a valuable asset to President Trump and a powerful partner to Congress as we work together to extend the Trump tax cuts, […]
Cornyn, McCaul Op-Ed: President Trump Must Focus on CHIPS Act for Texas, U.S. Manufacturing Success
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and Congressman Michael McCaul (TX-10) authored the following op-ed in the Austin American-Statesman highlighting the opportunity to strengthen and reclaim the nation’s CHIPS program created through their Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America Act, which was signed into law in 2022, to restore semiconductor manufacturing back […]
Cornyn Votes to Confirm Kristi Noem for DHS Secretary
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem was confirmed as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS): “Texas is on the front lines of the border crisis, but Governor Noem knows all too well that every state became a border state under […]
Cornyn Votes to Confirm Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after Pete Hegseth was confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Defense: “President Trump has promised to restore American dominance on the world stage and enact his peace-through-strength agenda following years of weakness under Joe Biden. I am confident my friend Pete Hegseth will play […]
Cornyn Praises Pres. Trump for Dismantling Biden’s Discriminatory DEI Regime
News DEI initiatives do the exact opposite of what they purport to do, and they fly directly in the face of everything that America stands for. The policies that were intended to end racial discrimination have evolved into the modern DEI apparatus, creating a new kind of discrimination. This action by President Trump, rather than […]
Cornyn Meets with Energy Secretary Nominee Chris Wright
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met today with Chris Wright, whom President Trump has nominated to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy. Please see photo below. This image is in the public domain, but those wishing to do so may credit the Office of U.S. Senator John Cornyn. Senator […]
Cornyn Supports Texas’ Request for Reimbursement of Border Security Costs
News I will fight to include funds in Congress’ reconciliation legislation to reimburse Texas for its historic efforts to secure the border as a result of the Biden administration’s complete and total absence and dereliction of duty. WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that the […]
Cornyn Votes to Confirm John Ratcliffe for CIA Director
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after former Congressman representing Texas’ 4th congressional district and Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe was confirmed as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA): “I’ve known John Ratcliffe for a number of years, even before he came to Congress, and worked closely […]
VIDEO: Cornyn Applauds Nominees Tasked with Enacting Pres. Trump’s Economic Agenda
News These three gentlemen bring a wealth of experience and expertise, and I have no doubt that America will be better off with them at the helm. It’s no secret that the American people were profoundly disappointed at the Biden administration’s handling of the U.S. economy. WASHINGTON – Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John […]
Cornyn Introduces Texan Brooke Rollins at USDA Secretary Nomination Hearing
News This one is a no-brainer. Brooke’s agricultural roots will serve her well as Secretary of Agriculture to give farmers and producers from the Lone Star State and across the country a clarion voice. WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced Texan and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary nominee Brooke Rollins at her […]
Cornyn Meets with SBA Nominee Kelly Loeffler
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met today with former U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler (R-GA), whom President Trump has nominated to lead the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Please see photo below. This image is in the public domain, but those wishing to do so may credit the Office of U.S. Senator John […]
Cornyn Meets with Commerce Secretary Nominee Howard Lutnick
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met today with Howard Lutnick, whom President Trump has nominated to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Please see photo below. This image is in the public domain, but those wishing to do so may credit the Office of U.S. Senator John Cornyn. Senator […]
Cornyn, Blackburn, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Recognizing ‘American Girls In Sports Day’
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) joined Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and 29 of their Senate GOP colleagues in introducing a resolution to recognize ‘American Girls in Sports Day’ on Oct. 10: “I’m proud to cosponsor this resolution to recognize Oct. 10 as American Girls in Sports Day and honor the contributions of female athletes,” […]
VIDEO: Cornyn Congratulates Pres. Trump, Praises New Border Patrol Chief & Texan Mike Banks
News I want to express my personal congratulations, along with that of millions of people across the country, to President Trump and our former colleague, JD Vance. I’m also thrilled that President Trump has chosen a new U.S. Border Patrol chief—a Texan, Mike Banks. I look forward to working with him and President Trump to […]
Cornyn Questions UN Ambassador Nominee Stefanik on Reestablishing Deterrence
News CORNYN: ‘It seems like the Biden administration has tried to use diplomacy without the credible use threat… Do you think diplomacy works without deterrence?’ STEFANIK: ‘Deterrence is our strongest way to ensure that we have peace.’ WASHINGTON – Today during the Senate Foreign Relations Committee’s hearing on the nomination of U.S. Representative Elise Stefanik […]