IRS Ducks GOP Softballs

IRS team cancels softball game with Cornyn’s office
John Cornyn / AP

The IRS softball team canceled its previously scheduled game against Senate Minority Whip John Cornyn’s (R., Texas) office on Friday, as tensions between the IRS and conservatives mount in the face of widening scandal.

Judiciary Committee Approves Gun Trafficking Bill

Other bills on hold and their fate is uncertain
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The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced a gun trafficking bill Thursday but recessed before voting on several other contentious gun-control measures, including Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s (D., Calif.) assault weapons ban.

Dictatorship of the Muslim Proletariat

Cornyn says Egypt ‘trying to create a new Islamic dictatorship’ in address to AIPAC
A group of senators led by Sen. John Coryn has asked the president to withdraw Chuck Hagel's nomination. (AP)

Sen. John Cornyn (R., Texas) condemned Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood on Sunday evening for “trying to create a new Islamic dictatorship” in the Middle East.

Hagel Hold ‘Em

Hagel’s lack of support for new F-16 jet sales to Taiwan could hold up nomination
Taiwan air force F-16 / AP

Former Sen. Chuck Hagel is facing a new obstacle in his bid to be confirmed as the next secretary of defense: Sales of new F-16 jets to Taiwan.

Cornyn Blasts Hagel

Cornyn asks for help defeating Hagel at Christians United for Israel dinner
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Senate Minority Whip John Cornyn (R., Texas) asked supporters of Israel to contact their senators to voice their concerns about Chuck Hagel’s nomination for defense secretary on Monday and said he will be reaching out to fellow senators asking them to oppose the nomination as well.