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In a one-on-one interview with FOX 26's Greg Groogan, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn claims Democrats caused the federal shutdown and it's up to them for it to end. He also gives his thoughts on Congress ...

During his remarks from the Senate floor today, Senator John Cornyn scrambled to dodge accountability for the ongoing government shutdown. Cornyn blurted out, "Stop the charade." Satellite pictures ...

U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt of Texas says he jumped into the U.S. Senate Republican primary last month after Attorney General Ken Paxton’s polling numbers were eroded by relentless attacks from incumbent ...