Feds arrest five men accused of smuggling illegally purchased guns to cartels in Mexico

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed…

John Cornyn announces he’s running for Senate GOP leader

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed…

“I’ve made no secret of my intentions”: Cornyn poised to launch bid to succeed McConnell as Senate GOP leader

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed…

Texas Democrats and Republicans split on border proposal — not necessarily on party lines

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed…

Texas GOP increasingly considers push to close its primaries

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed…

John Cornyn endorses Donald Trump for president

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed…

Ted Cruz backs defense of Trump’s eligibility in 2024 election

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed…

Latino Texas Democrats in U.S. House push back as White House entertains GOP border policy

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed…

Cruz, Cornyn join Senate Republicans in demanding border overhaul for Ukraine aid

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed…

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz walk out of U.S. Senate hearing as Democrats vote on Harlan Crow subpoena

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed…