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They’re leaving Congress with nothing to lose, spelling potential trouble for Trump
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Claudia Grisales, NPR , as published by Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)
· June 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This change may have implications for President Trump's plans.
A group of Senate Republicans, including Texas' own John Cornyn, are departing Congress. This change may have implications for President Trump's plans. As they leave their positions, these senators are no longer bound by the same constraints.
Having previously been criticized by President Trump, they may now be more likely to act independently. Further information on this development is available from Houston Public Media, which has been following the story and its potential impact on national politics from a local perspective.
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Category: local Published: June 19, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A group of Senate Republicans, including Texas' own John Cornyn, are departing Congress. This change may have implications for President Trump's plans. As they leave their positions, these senators…
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