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Cornyn’s Push For Federal Prison Reform Helps First Step Act Clear U.S. Senate

Abby Livingston, The Texas Tribune

Posted on December 19, 2018 · The bill, which calls for an overhaul in how prisoners are treated and prepared for release, has wide bipartisan backing. It is expected to pass the U.S. House and garner President Trump's signature.

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Senate Will Not Vote On Gun Measures Next Week

Kelsey Snell, NPR

Posted on March 1, 2018 · The White House meeting confused and frustrated many Republican lawmakers, who were seeking clear guidance from Trump on a gun bill he would sign that could attract GOP votes in Congress.

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Trump Tells Cornyn He’s Open To Tweaking Gun Background Check System

Abby Livingston, The Texas Tribune

Posted on February 19, 2018 · President Donald Trump told U.S. Sen. John Cornyn on Friday that he backs efforts by Texas' senior senator to revamp the nation's background check system for purchasing firearms.

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In surprise move, House impeachment managers rest their case against suspended Texas AG Ken Paxton

Julián Aguilar, The Texas Newsroom / Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, The Texas Newsroom / Ana Campbell, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on September 14, 2023 · Immediately afterward, Paxton's attorneys pushed for a motion that, if successful, would have effectively tossed all impeachment charges against Paxton.

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Posted on September 7, 2023 · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.

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“Talk of the Town”: Ageism, National Identity, Cultural Appropriation, and More; Plus, “Haunted Mansion” Director Justin Simien

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Posted on July 28, 2023 · Our panel of guests share their thoughts on trending topics in the news.

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State Sen. Roland Gutierrez aims to unseat Ted Cruz from U.S. Senate

David Martin Davies, Texas Public Radio

Posted on July 10, 2023 · 'Our systems in Texas are broken,' he said in an interview with TPR, 'and they're broken because of people like Ted Cruz.'

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