Jan 9, 2025 · Sens. Ted Cruz and John Cornyn, seen with Donald Trump in 2019, are urging their colleagues to swiftly confirm the president-elect's selections for his administration.

Donald Trump assumed office as the 47th president of the United States on January 20, 2025. The president has the authority to nominate members of his cabinet to the United States Senate for confirmation under the Appointments Clause of the United States Constitution.

Jan 28, 2025 · President Trump's nominee to be Director of National Intelligence, former U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard from Hawaii, leaves a meeting with Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) at the Hart Senate Office...

Jan 25, 2025 · John Cornyn, Texas. Cornyn in the past has been criticized within his own party for being too willing to work with Democrats and has drawn boos at GOP conventions in Texas. Commentator Tucker Carlson and others have urged a primary challenge against him.

Jan 13, 2025 · Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, described the week of hearings for President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet nominations as a “train wreck,” as many nominees face uncertain Republican votes.

Jan 14, 2025 · This week’s public questioning could be decisive: “Right now, I think it looks like smooth sailing, but sometimes unexpected things happen,” Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) said. With a 53-seat...

6 days ago · Texas Sen. John Cornyn (R), an influential member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, announced Friday that he will vote for Tulsi Gabbard, President Trump’s pick to serve as director of ...

3 days ago · Senator John Thune, the South Dakota Republican and new majority leader facing a first leadership challenge with moving the nominees, noted the “considerable headway” being made on nominations ...

Nov 10, 2024 · Senator John Cornyn of Texas was not far behind. “It is unacceptable for Senate Ds to blockade President @realDonaldTrump’s cabinet appointments,” he wrote on social media on Sunday.

Jan 29, 2025 · See more on: Donald Trump, 2024 Elections: News, Polls and Analysis, U.S. Senate, JD Vance, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tulsi Gabbard Share full article The Trump Administration’s First 100 Days