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Defying Trump, Cornyn Uses His Lame-Duck Power

First publishedJul 31, 00:01 UTC
Last updatedJul 31, 02:28 UTC · 12m ago
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Defying Trump, Cornyn Uses His Lame-Duck Power
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Senator John Cornyn in Washington, on Thursday.

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Senator John Cornyn acted against former President Trump's wishes. He used his lame-duck power to do so. This happened in Washington on Thursday.

Why it matters

It shows that some Republican senators may choose to act independently of Trump even after elections. This can affect party unity and future legislative decisions.

In brief
Who defied Trump?
Senator John Cornyn.
What power did Cornyn use?
His lame-duck power.
When and where did this happen?
On Thursday in Washington.
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