Ted Cruz offers bill that would bar federal agencies from using controversial term Latinx WASHINGTON — Sen. Ted Cruz wants to block federal agencies from using the term “Latinx.” Tribune News Service · Jul 14, 2023
Ted Cruz proposes bill to help detect if your house is spying on you The Republican senator is trying to rally support for the Informing Consumers about the Smart Devices Act The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, a Clarence Thomas benefactor, is a big GOP donor WASHINGTON — Ongoing scrutiny of Justice Clarence Thomas has drawn yet another Dallas billionaire into the spotlight — though unlike real estate magnate Harlan Crow, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is hardly averse to publicity. Tribune News Service · Jul 13, 2023
Senators say adding flights to National could slow FAA bill - Roll Call Senators from Maryland and Virginia oppose adding slots to National airport in Washington, saying the airport is already at capacity. Roll Call · Jul 10, 2023
Texas Sen. Roland Gutierrez enters Democratic primary targeting U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz in 2024 Known for pushing gun restrictions after the Uvalde school shooting in his district, Gutierrez will vie for the opportunity to take on Republican Cruz in the general election. U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas, is already running in the primary. The Texas Tribune · Jul 10, 2023
Trump, Schiff and other top fundraisers channel voter anger into massive Q2 hauls They caricatured the opposition as uniquely evil to raise gobs of money for their campaigns. Axios · Jul 9, 2023
The Barbie movie’s South China Sea flap is turning into a Republican political football Warner Bros. insists that a “childlike crayon drawing” has no geopolitical significance, but Vietnam is so enraged it’s banned the movie entirely. Fortune · Jul 7, 2023
Ted Cruz, Colin Allred prepare for Senate showdown as others plan to join the race The major contenders in the 2024 Senate race are using the dog days of summer to bolster their campaigns for what’s billed as Texas’ marquee statewide contest. Tribune News Service · Jul 5, 2023
U.S. Rep. Colin Allred raises $6.2 million in first 2 months of Senate race Allred also transferred $2.4 million from his House campaign account, giving him $8.6 million in total receipts through the end of June. The Texas Tribune · Jul 5, 2023
Ted Cruz accuses new Barbie movie of ‘pushing Chinese propaganda’ Issue traces back to dispute claims on South China Sea The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023
Ted Cruz has a message for the Cuban government and he wants to send it by street sign WASHINGTON — Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is pushing to rename the street in front of the Cuban embassy for Oswaldo Payá, a political activist who fought against one-party communist rule of the island nation. Tribune News Service · Jul 4, 2023
Airline delays and cancellations are bad. Ahead of the holiday weekend, they’re getting worse In a worrisome sign for the long Fourth of July weekend, bad weather on the East Coast and airline and air traffic control staffing shortages cause major flight delays. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 29, 2023
What Florida, DeSantis can learn from other governors who ran for president TAMPA, Fla. — One afternoon late last month, Ron DeSantis the governor and Ron DeSantis the presidential candidate were theoretically doing two different things at once. Tribune News Service · Jun 27, 2023
Sen. Ted Cruz Slams Biden Administration Over Cut In Scientific Cooperation With Israel Cruz calls the move anti-Semitic, inconsistent with funding scientific research in Wuhan with China. Zenger · Jun 27, 2023
The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2023 Analysis: Donald Trump's war on truth confronts another test with voters Now seeking a second term even as he fights federal charges, Donald Trump continues to shatter the norms of American politics
The Texas Tribune · Jun 22, 2023 Will Hurd, a moderate Texas Republican and Trump critic, announces run for president The former member of the U.S. House will likely be the highest-profile Texan to enter the 2024 race, but he’ll be an underdog.
Roll Call · Jun 21, 2023 Tester says he and Biden progressing on Amtrak board diversity - Roll Call Democratic Sen. Jon Tester and some Senate Republicans say President Biden's nominees for the Amtrak board have too many from the Northeast.
The Texas Tribune · Jun 20, 2023 State Rep. Julie Johnson announces she is running for U.S. Rep. Colin Allred’s seat Johnson, first elected to the Texas House in 2018, joins a crowded primary to succeed Allred, who is giving up his solidly Democratic seat to run against U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz next year.
The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2023 Ted Cruz under fire for Father’s Day message where he celebrates dad’s immigrant story – while ‘bashing other illegals’ The Democratic messaging strategist claimed Mr Cruz was represents the ‘worst’ of America
Tribune News Service · Jun 19, 2023 Cornyn call to dump Trump risks alienating Republican base voters WASHINGTON — Texas Sen. John Cornyn says it’s time for the Republican party to dump former President Donald Trump and his destined-to-fail bid for a White House return.
The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2023 Trump, other Republicans conjure a familiar enemy in attacking Democrats as 'Marxists,' 'communists' Former President Donald Trump's arraignment in federal court has highlighted a popular strategy among Republicans: likening their opponents to “Marxists” and “communists.”
Salon · Jun 15, 2023 Ted Cruz is why Pat Benatar is trending While discussing President Biden on the Joe Pags show, Cruz succumbed to a Satanic flight of fancy
Roll Call · Jun 15, 2023 At the Races: Censure and sensibility - Roll Call The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.
Salon · Jun 15, 2023 Bud Light loses its spot as US' top beer But is Anheuser-Busch still winning in the end?
The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2023 New ‘Lose Cruz’ PAC aims to oust Ted Cruz by pouring millions into Texas Senate race Cruz’s race is currently rated ‘likely Republican’ by the Cook Political Report