Cornyn co-authors bipartisan Safer Communities Act, triggering MAGA backlash

President Biden signed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, the first major federal gun safety legislation in nearly 30 years, brokered by Senate negotiators including Texas Republican John Cornyn. The law expanded background checks for buyers under 21, closed the so-called boyfriend loophole, and funded mental health programs and school safety grants. Cornyn$t$s lead role in crafting the bill immediately drew accusations of betrayal from Texas conservative activists and MAGA-aligned Republicans.