John Cornyn

John Cornyn

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John Cornyn is a United States Senator from Texas, serving since 2002. He is a member of the Republican Party and has held various leadership positions, including Senate Majority Whip. Cornyn is known for his work on issues related to national security and immigration, and he has been vocal about the need for Ukraine to negotiate its own peace deal amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.

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Outgoing Republican senator John Cornyn posted a line on X from a Wall Street Journal article on how rogue regimes evade US economic warfare.

Trump news at a glance: President threatens to restart attacks on Iran even as Vance cites progress in talks | Trump administration
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-22
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Senator John Cornyn voiced objections to the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, highlighting the failure of economic pressure on rogue regimes.

Trump faces fresh bipartisan criticism on Iran deal as Vance hails peace talks | US-Israel war on Iran
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-21
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John Cornyn is a Senator from Texas known for his criticism of Trump.

Republikaner gespalten über Trumps Deal
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-06-20
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John Cornyn fears that the agreement is merely an 'interlude' allowing Iran to restore its arsenal.

ΗΠΑ: Ομοβροντία Ρεπουμπλικανών κατά της συμφωνίας με το Ιράν
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2026-06-19
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Sen. John Cornyn expressed concern about the terms of Trump’s Iran negotiations.

Trump’s Iran agreement draws rare reproach from powerful Republicans
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-06-19
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John Cornyn is a Republican Senator from Texas who expressed doubts about Trump's nominee for national intelligence.

This ‘absurd’ Trump plan was a step too far – even for his party
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-03
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Senator John Cornyn tells CNN's Manu Raju he stands by his past criticisms of Ken Paxton.

Trump pick raising questions in intelligence community
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-06-03
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John Cornyn stated he does not see evidence of Pulte's qualifications for the job but is open to listening.

‘Americans will be less safe’: alarm as Trump picks loyalist as intelligence chief | Trump administration
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-02
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Senator John Cornyn tells CNN's Manu Raju he stands by his past criticisms of Ken Paxton after his loss to Paxton in the Republican primary.

Iran suspends negotiations with US
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-06-02
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John Cornyn is described as a longtime senator who was unexpectedly challenged by Ken Paxton.

Obe strani bosta jeseni igrali na vse ali nič
Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·SloveniaSlovenia· 2026-06-01
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John Cornyn's career was ended by Trump endorsing Ken Paxton, which has put the control of the Senate in jeopardy.

Donald Trump appears indifferent to the battles he’s losing. So what’s the deal?
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-05-31
4.0

John Cornyn was unable to survive without the support of President Donald Trump.

Trump knuste endnu en partifælle. Nu sidder republikanerne med regningen
Politiken·DenmarkDenmark· 2026-05-29
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John Cornyn accepted defeat with dignity after losing the primary election.

Trump’s midterm endorsement streak now stands at 118-0 – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-05-29
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Sen. John Cornyn suffered from a blowout loss in the Republican Senate primary runoff, losing to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Jill Biden feared Joe Biden had stroke during 2024 debate
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-05-28
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Sen. John Cornyn suffered a major defeat in the Republican Senate primary runoff against Ken Paxton.

DOJ opens investigation into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-05-28
3.0

Ken Paxton won over the sitting Republican senator John Cornyn in the Texas Republican Senate primary.

Trump news at a glance: president lobs accusation at Iran and threat at Oman with peace talks in limbo | Trump administration
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-05-28
5.0

Cornyn was defeated in the primaries after 24 years in the Senate.

"הברק הכה פעמיים": טראמפ הדיח עוד סנאטור "לא נאמן"
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-05-28
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Sen. John Cornyn was defeated by Ken Paxton in the Texas primary election.

U.S. Military Carries Out New Strikes in Iran
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-05-28
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John Cornyn is the incumbent Senator who was defeated by Ken Paxton in the Republican Senate primary.

Republicans scrub anti-Paxton attacks from the internet after he becomes their nominee
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-05-27
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John Cornyn was defeated by Ken Paxton in the Republican primary in Texas.

Trump escolheu Paxton no Texas, os republicanos ouviram e os democratas celebram | EUA
Público·PortugalPortugal· 2026-05-27
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Cornyn was campaigned against by Paxton as too old and too aligned with the political establishment.

Ken Paxton's win over John Cornyn in Texas primary may also help Democrats in Senate battle
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-05-27
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John Cornyn's political career ended after losing the primary election.

One-minute Trump endorsement powers Republican Maga loyalist to Texas win – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-05-27
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John Cornyn suffered a significant defeat against Ken Paxton in the Texas primary.

Ken Paxton gewinnt Vorwahl in Texas
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-05-27
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John Cornyn said shortly after the race was called that they came up short in the primary runoff.

Trump-backed Ken Paxton ousts John Cornyn in heated Texas primary after scandal-plagued campaign | Texas
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-05-27
5.0

Senator John Cornyn expressed his intention to support the Republican ticket despite losing the runoff.

Ken Paxton wins Texas Republican Senate runoff after Trump endorsement
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-05-27
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