Cornyn blasts Paxton, pushes Trump agenda during Dallas visit
Sen. Cornyn has vowed he will push for President Trump's agenda just as he did during his first term in office.
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Sen. Cornyn has vowed he will push for President Trump's agenda just as he did during his first term in office.
Sources tell the AP that the Houston-area Republican met with White House chief of staff Susie Wiles and political director James Blair.
Nate Paul, whose relationship with Paxton was at the center of his historic impeachment trial, was sentenced for lying to a financial institution.
Longtime GOP Consultant Vinny Minchillo said there is no need for the president to pick sides this early.
Texas taxpayers will pick up the tab if lawmakers agree to fund it.
Analysts have said the candidates must raise a lot of money to get their message out in this large state.
Paxton said he wants Texas public schools allowing trans teens to play in girls' sports to be "held accountable."
More than 400,000 students in Texas benefit from 504 plans in school, according to the Texas Education Agency.
The attorney general announced his campaign Tuesday night on Laura Ingraham's show on Fox News Channel.
He made the announcement on the Fox News Channel, and his Senate campaign website is now live.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is promising to appeal a multi-million judgment against his office in the ongoing whistleblower case.
The AP, citing sources, reported the decision due to concerns about prosecutors' ability to secure a conviction.
This could be the biggest GOP political battle since 2010 when Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison challenged Governor Rick Perry.
Texas AG Ken Paxton is investigating whether Dallas ISD broke state law by allowing trans athletes in girls' sports.
With the potential for Attorney General Ken Paxton challenging him in the Republican primary, his campaign video emphasized his support for President Trump.
The AG's Office claims Coppell ISD's curriculum director discussed how despite what the state says, the district does "what's right."
Paxton expressed concerns that DeepSeek is a proxy for the Chinese Communist Party to undermine American AI dominance and steal data.
The speaker assigns committee chairmanships and can push for a bill's passage or kill it.
The 89th session of the Texas Legislature begins Tuesday and as part of passing a budget, lawmakers will consider what to do with the projected $20 billion surplus.
A number of House Republicans from around North Texas joined Paxton in backing David Cook.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Texas has sued a New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills to a Dallas-area woman via telemedicine.
As school districts struggle to control the spread online exploitation among their students, Texas lawmakers could consider banning social media from minors along with other measures in the upcoming legislative session.
The Texas Supreme Court has overturned a lower court ruling that state Attorney General Ken Paxton testify in a whistleblower lawsuit at the heart of impeachment charges brought against him in 2023.
Dallas voters passed Proposition R, which decriminalizes possession of less than four ounces of marijuana.
Arlington police told CBS 11 that an argument broke out by the gas pumps at a QuikTrip located in the 5600 block of S. Copper Street.
The incident happened at the Lapu Lapu Day festival in the Canadian city of Vancouver.
Jack Fink spoke with Democratic Rep. Julie Johnson and Republican Sen. Ted Cruz for "Eye On Politics."
Governor Greg Abbott signed the first bill of the legislative session at the Capitol on Wednesday.
Sen. Cornyn has vowed he will push for President Trump's agenda just as he did during his first term in office.
Arlington police told CBS 11 that an argument broke out by the gas pumps at a QuikTrip located in the 5600 block of S. Copper Street.
The incident happened at the Lapu Lapu Day festival in the Canadian city of Vancouver.
Sen. Cornyn has vowed he will push for President Trump's agenda just as he did during his first term in office.
Jack Fink spoke with Democratic Rep. Julie Johnson and Republican Sen. Ted Cruz for "Eye On Politics."
Governor Greg Abbott signed the first bill of the legislative session at the Capitol on Wednesday.
In exchange for tax breaks, nonprofit hospitals are supposed to help patients who can't afford their bills.
The CBS News Texas I-Team first discovered what's now known as a "traveling HFC" in 2023.
Marine veteran James Carey's life changed forever 15 years ago when a training exercise at Camp Pendleton left him with a traumatic brain injury.
Misinformation has spread on social media following the Frisco high school stabbing, fueling false narratives and protest plans.
The fight against squatters in Texas could soon affect every renter in the state.
After a roundtable discussion with small business owners in Dallas, CBS News Texas asked Cornyn how important his efforts are to his campaign and in winning President Trump's endorsement. Cornyn said, "President Trump is the most influential person in politics in the nation, and that includes Texas."
Governor Greg Abbott signed the first bill of the legislative session at the Capitol. He said while lawmakers want to make the government more efficient and less costly, the primary focus will be on reducing regulations on Texas businesses.
Rep. Julie Johnson, a Democrat representing part of Dallas County, said the tariffs are reckless and irresponsible. Republican Sen. Ted Cruz told Jack that he supports Mr. Trump using the tariffs as leverage to strike trade deals around the world.
Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Julie Johnson discuss President Trump's controversial trade policies. Governor Greg Abbott signs his first bill during the legislative session to make the Texas government more efficient and slash business regulations. Jack asks Sen. John Cornyn about his re-election campaign strategy during his first visit to North Texas since AG Ken Paxton announced he's challenging Cornyn.
Governor Greg Abbott signed the first bill of the legislative session at the Capitol on Wednesday.
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel," Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
Latinas in Tech DFW started back up last year after the pandemic. They have lots of opportunities for Latinas to network, connect, and learn new skills.
Anchor Ken Molestina shows us how he makes his Cuban coffee for the CBS News Texas newsroom.
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
"We are not creating an autism registry," a Department of Health and Human Services official said in a statement.
In exchange for tax breaks, nonprofit hospitals are supposed to help patients who can't afford their bills.
Collin County Health Care Services confirmed the case, involving a student at Willow Springs Middle School in Lucas.
In Dallas, a growing coalition of urban farms, faith groups, and community leaders is tackling food insecurity, climate change and social inequities.
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
A Texas judge has thrown out a federal rule that would have capped credit card late fees.
Nvidia announced Monday morning that it wants to build two factories in Texas — one in Houston and one in Dallas.
Economic impact anticipated as Paige Bueckers joins the Wings, Boosting Local DFW Economy
P. Wade Ross leads a group of Black farmers and ranchers who are used to losing some---and, then, losing some. Now, they are hoping for a win.
DRAFTED, the first culture-driven media company focusing on Latina sports, was officially launched in 2023.
Quarterback Shedeur Sanders was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round of the draft on Saturday.
In the last two years, Jones traded his 4th round picks for QB Trey Lance and WR Jonathan Mingo.
On Thursday night Head Coach Brian Schottenheimer said this about Booker: "I'm not just excited about the player. I'm extremely excited about the person."
In his words: "I'm a program guy. I will give my all."
Day 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft started with Cam Ward as the first pick, which marked the third straight year a quarterback went No. 1 overall. See the full results from the first round.
Music legend Smokey Robinson spoke to "CBS Mornings" about his decades-long career, his Legacy Tour and why he's creating new music.
The 2025 AMA nominations were released on Wednesday, with Kendrick Lamar leading with 10. The awards show will air on May 26.
Tina Knowles shares how a missed mammogram may have led to a delayed detection of breast cancer, and opens up about the support from her daughters, Beyoncé and Solange, niece Angie Beyincé, and bonus daughter Kelly Rowland.
The WWE's 41st WrestleMania event is finally here. Here's what time it starts and how to watch all the action on night 2.
PlayersTV says it's the first and only media network owned and operated by professional athletes with all original content from their lives off the court and field.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
CBS News Texas viewers got out and enjoyed the snow day on Thursday and send us all of their best photos. Take a look.
CBS News Texas captured the excitement and energy of the BMW Dallas Marathon Festival through photos.
Cowtown lit up the streets of Downtown with smiles and lights during the annual Parade of Lights.
