Texas Sen. Cornyn announces bid for Senate GOP leader

Texas Sen. Cornyn announces bid for Senate GOP leader

Cornyn, who served as Mitch McConnell's No. 2 in leadership before he was term-limited out of the job five years ago, is citing his experience in that role in a statement Thursday to fellow senators announcing his run. But he also is trying to distinguish himself from McConnell, saying, "I believe the Senate is broken -- that is not news to anyone."
Judge blocks Texas law allowing police to arrest migrants

Judge blocks Texas law allowing police to arrest migrants

Opponents have called the Texas measure the most dramatic attempt by a state to police immigration since a 2010 Arizona law that opponents derided as the "show me your papers" bill. The U.S. Supreme Court partially struck down the Arizona law, but some Texas Republicans want that ruling to get a second look.