Analysis: John Cornyn flips on filibuster as he seeks Trump’s supportTexas GOP Sen. John Cornyn, who has long defended the filibuster and warned against attempts to weaken it, published an op-ed in the New York Post Wednesday morning in which he said he'll support changes to Senate rules in order to pass a voter ID and proof of citizenship bill. CNN's Dana Bash reports on the significance of Cornyn's decision as he seeks President Donald Trump's support.

Source: CNN March 12, 2026 16:41 UTC