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Sen. @JohnCornyn just delivered two major wins in the fight against fentanyl:

✔️ Opens access to next-gen overdose meds
✔️ Grows addiction medicine workforce

“These bills will help save lives.”

https://t.co/H6ratpUFyL

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20 Republicans broke with their party as the House voted to speed up first-time union contracts.

The bill requires employers to begin talks within 10 days of a union’s request.

Rep. Christian Menefee (@CDMenefee): “They run out the clock.”

https://t.co/aPI9ca7XHv

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NEWS: @tedcruz and @RonWyden are teaming up on bipartisan legislation aimed at government pressure on online speech.

The JAWBONE Act would let Americans sue officials accused of pressuring companies to censor protected speech and require agencies to turn over certain communications to Congress.

https://t.co/fqp7OCq73V

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LONESTAR — 6.18.2026 — Paxton Targets Talarico Over DEI — Roy Criticizes MLB Over Pride Month — and More... https://t.co/exoYskbUmM

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Protect College Sports Act Heads to the Senate Floor

“If Congress doesn’t fix these laws and pass this bill, the cost of our failure will be measured not only in dollars, or wins and losses. The cost of our failure will be measured in lost opportunities. https://t.co/7AFrOj6ow4

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John Cornyn's PAID OFF Act Advances Targeting Foreign Influence

The bill seeks to strengthen FARA by requiring individuals working on behalf of foreign governments to register and disclose their activities. https://t.co/pL2MzFBbwi

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@TedCruz Seeks to Support Military Homeschool Families

The COMPASS Act would allow military families to continue following the homeschooling laws of their legal home state. https://t.co/ghZRMTQKf0

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Oil Prices Drop Below $80 Per Barrel, Following the Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

“These fools, who think I haven’t been tough enough on Iran, when the Stock Market Just Hit A RECORD HIGH, and Oil prices are ‘tumbling’ down, are either jealous, bad people, or stupid.” https://t.co/qzXhNmICij

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Ken Paxton Joins Lawsuit Against WPATH Over Pediatric Gender Transition Treatments

The lawsuit claims that WPATH encourages healthcare providers to authorize these treatments without disclosing potential health consequences. https://t.co/VHOzjfQlXD

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20 Republicans broke with their party as the House voted to speed up first-time union contracts.

The bill requires employers to begin talks within 10 days of a union’s request.

Rep. Christian Menefee (@CDMenefee): “They run out the clock.”

https://t.co/aPI9ca7XHv

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NEWS: @tedcruz and @RonWyden are teaming up on bipartisan legislation aimed at government pressure on online speech.

The JAWBONE Act would let Americans sue officials accused of pressuring companies to censor protected speech and require agencies to turn over certain communications to Congress.

https://t.co/fqp7OCq73V

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🚨 TEXAS GROCERY WARNING
New labeling law could spike prices by $2,200 per household, per new report.

$64 BILLION in hidden costs statewide.

Critics say it’s a supply chain nightmare that punishes families.
#txlege

https://t.co/w8Li7Utxn1

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LONESTAR — 6.18.2026 — Paxton Targets Talarico Over DEI — Roy Criticizes MLB Over Pride Month — and More... https://t.co/exoYskbUmM

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John Cornyn Announces Opening of $3 Billion Border Reimbursement Program

Texas spent more than $11 billion on border security efforts and is expected to seek reimbursement through both federal programs. https://t.co/uHPpthOnDt

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In the Midst of Pride Month, MLB Draws Controversial Fire From Congressman Chip Roy

The debate shows no signs of slowing down amid Pride Month. https://t.co/TYfNZJJjJn

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Texas judicial nominees Angela Veronica Colmenero and Kasdin Miller Mitchell are advancing with backing from @JohnCornyn and @tedcruz

Who stressed independent courts “irrespective of politics or popular opinion.”

https://t.co/dQp0af5VBK

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Who owns your hospital?

Rep. @MarcVeasey is pushing for transparency into private equity’s role in healthcare, warning ownership can affect costs, staffing and patient care.

https://t.co/PH0GaTuzqp

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Rep. @MichaelJCloud says taxpayer dollars helped NGOs move migrants to the border and around the country.

Now House Republicans say they want the loopholes closed. #txlege

https://t.co/2T5X4IqeoX

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LONESTAR — 6.17.2026 — Abbott Bolsters Southeast Texas With $200M Grid Grant — Democrats Celebrate 14 Years of DACA — and More...

https://t.co/ARGZRHXzC0

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John Cornyn Announces Opening of $3 Billion Border Reimbursement Program

Texas spent more than $11 billion on border security efforts and is expected to seek reimbursement through both federal programs. https://t.co/uHPpthOnDt

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Iranian Mullah World Cup Soccer Team Ordered to Leave U.S. For Mexico After Their Match

“They said we have to leave immediately." https://t.co/LKxv2eM5nF