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 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 […]
Cornyn Questions Treasury Nominee Bessent on Outbound Investment Transparency
News CORNYN: ‘It’s pretty clear to me that U.S. investments have fueled China’s economic growth.’ ‘What’s your view of an outbound investment transparency requirement?’ BESSENT: ‘This is a very important issue… We should have a very rigorous screening process.’ WASHINGTON – Today during the Senate Finance Committee’s hearing on the nomination of Scott Bessent to […]
Cornyn Op-Ed: Senate Must Confirm John Ratcliffe, Scott Turner and Brooke Rollins
News ‘These Are Three Stellar Texans with Outstanding Credentials’ WASHINGTON – As confirmation hearings began this week in the United States Senate, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) authored the following op-ed in the Dallas Morning News highlighting the accomplishments and expertise of three nominees from North Texas, John Ratcliffe, Brooke Rollins, and Scott Turner, and advocating […]
Cornyn Questions Secretary of State Nominee Rubio on Water Treaty, Outbound Investment
News CORNYN: ‘I have complete confidence in your ability to lead the State Department.’ ‘I would just like to get your commitment to work with us to try to just simply get Mexico to live up to its requirements under the treaty.’ RUBIO: ‘Absolutely.’ WASHINGTON – Today during the Senate Foreign Relations Committee’s hearing on […]
Cornyn Boasts ‘Every Confidence’ in Texan & CIA Director Nominee John Ratcliffe
News I have every confidence that you will do a outstanding job as the next Director of the CIA. I’ve known you for a long time and watched your career from the private sector, to acting U.S. Attorney for a while, to a member of Congress… I don’t really have any doubt about your qualifications. […]
Cornyn Statement on Nominee Pete Hegseth’s Confirmation Hearing
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) issued the following statement on today’s confirmation hearing in the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee for Pete Hegseth, whom President-Elect Trump has announced he will nominate to serve as U.S. Secretary of Defense: “I’ve known Pete Hegseth for more than ten years, and he’s been a leader […]
PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with BAPS Leaders
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met today with Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) leaders to discuss the Indian-American community’s important contributions to Texas and their robust charitable work throughout the Lone Star State and beyond. As a co-founder of the Senate India Caucus, Sen. Cornyn remains committed to strengthening bilateral […]
Cornyn, Padilla, Wicker Bill to Bolster Solid Rocket Motor Supply Chain Signed into Law
News AUSTIN – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Alex Padilla (D-CA), along with Senate Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Roger Wicker (R-MS), released the following statements after their Solid Propulsion Enhancement and Advancement for Readiness (SPEAR) Act, which would help secure and stabilize the domestic supply chain of solid rocket motors commonly used in […]
Cornyn Bills to Enhance U.S. Defense Procurement Capabilities Signed into Law
News AUSTIN – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after two of his bills to enhance U.S. defense procurement capabilities, the Capability-Based Trade and Unconventional Resource Engagement (CAPTURE) Act and the Encouraging Qualitative Upgrades and Innovative Procurements (EQUIP) Act, were signed into law as part of the National Defense Authorization Act: […]
Cornyn Meets with DNI Nominee Tulsi Gabbard
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met today with Tulsi Gabbard, whom President-Elect Trump has announced he will nominate to serve as Director of National Intelligence. 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 John […]
What the Defense Bill Means for Texas
News WASHINGTON – Today, the Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025, which includes multiple priorities for Texas and legislation authored by U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) that will benefit Texas service members and military installations, boost job creation, as well as support ongoing national security efforts. “As the global […]
Cornyn-Supported Defense Bill Passes Senate
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today released the following statement after the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025 passed the Senate: “As the global threat landscape continues to evolve and grow increasingly dangerous, America must take strategic steps to bolster our military readiness and deter foreign adversaries,” said Sen. […]
Cornyn on Outbound Investment Provisions Included in Government Funding Bill
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after language to increase transparency and prohibit investments by American entities in sensitive technologies in China, an effort he has led in the Senate with Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA), was included in the government funding bill: “China will stop at nothing to win […]