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At CPAC, conservative Texans show Donald Trump loyalty and support for another presidential run

A straw poll conducted at the conference found that Trump is still the overwhelming favorite among attendees. Sen. Ted Cruz, who spoke at the conference on Friday, came in third with 2% of the straw poll vote, coming up short to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

The Texas Tribune

CPAC Dallas is still Trump-centric, but Ron DeSantis is on Texans’ minds

DALLAS — The Conservative Political Action Conference is still very much a Donald Trump-dominated event, but ears perked up anytime another name was mentioned during the three-day event in Dallas.

Tribune News Service

Trump once again dominates CPAC 2024 presidential straw poll

DALLAS — Former President Donald Trump, who has teased he plans to run again in 2024, was the clear choice in a presidential straw poll of attendees at the Conservative Political Action Conference, beating out Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

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Ted Cruz to "wait and see" if Trump runs before making 2024 decision

Recent polling shows Republican voters are willing to look at conservative candidates other than Trump in 2024.

Axios

At CPAC, Ted Cruz says China shooting down Pelosi’s plane would be ‘an act of war’

DALLAS — Sen. Ted Cruz told a conservative gathering in Dallas on Friday that President Joe Biden should have reacted more forcefully to China’s threats to shoot down House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s plane during her trip to Taiwan — saying it would be an “act of war” if the threats…

Tribune News Service

Texas Republicans rally their base at CPAC, but draw criticism over Hungarian prime minister’s appearance

Viktor Orbán appeared at the convention in Dallas after saying last week that Europeans “do not want to become peoples of mixed race.” Texas officials attending, though, stayed focused on criticizing Democrats.

The Texas Tribune

At CPAC, Ted Cruz calls China’s threats against Pelosi an ‘act of war’

DALLAS — Sen. Ted Cruz characterized threats from the Chinese to shoot down a plane carrying House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan as “an act of war,” telling a conservative gathering in Dallas on Friday that President Joe Biden should have reacted more forcefully.

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Manafort claims Trump apologized for insulting Cruz’s wife and dad before 2016 snub

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign chair has contradicted Sen. Ted Cruz’s claims that Trump never apologized for calling his wife ugly and linking his dad to the JFK assassination – a lack of remorse Cruz cited when he refused to endorse the future president at the GOP convention.

Tribune News Service

2024 GOPers back federal worker purge

GOP plan could allow the next president to purge up to 50,000 civil servants and install die-hard supporters

Salon

With rural Texas watching, Greg Abbott and Beto O’Rourke dig in on school vouchers fight

O’Rourke is hammering Abbott over vouchers on the campaign trail in rural Texas, where Democrats know they need to do better and where vouchers are a political hot potato for Republicans.

The Texas Tribune

Scoop: 2024 GOP hopefuls back Trump's plan to purge civil servants

Even if Trump isn't reelected, it’s likely the next GOP president will try to implement Schedule F.

Axios

After fierce criticism for delaying landmark veterans bill, Ted Cruz votes to pass it

Cruz drew ire last week for fist bumping another senator who also voted against advancing the bill that will help provide care for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits. On Tuesday, he joined Senators in passing the legislation.

The Texas Tribune

CPAC Dallas to host Trump, Ted Cruz, Greg Abbott and more big-name Republicans

DALLAS — CPAC and former President Donald Trump are returning to Dallas this week for the second consecutive year, along with other big-name speakers from the Republican Party.

Tribune News Service

Jon Stewart Accuses GOP of 'Cruelty' for Wanting Minor Amendments to Pricey Veterans' Bill

Senate Republicans have raised reasonable objections that legislation covering veterans' health conditions linked to toxic burn pits will allow for more spending on unrelated items.

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The Guardian - US

Colbert: ‘Some veterans would like to bump Ted Cruz with their fists’

Late-night hosts discuss Biden’s rebound Covid, Trump burying his ex-wife for a tax break, and the GOP blocking veterans’ healthcare for political payback

The Independent UK

Jon Stewart gives fiery speech on Capitol steps ahead of second vote on burn pits bill

“You can attack me all you want... but here’s the beautiful thing, I don’t give a s**t. I’m not scared of you” said the former late night talk show host

The Independent UK

Veterans robbed of life-saving burn pits bill have a message for Republicans: ‘We’re not going away’

After GOP lawmakers derailed a burn pits bill that would provide healthcare to sick and dying veterans, advocates began a sit-in on the steps of the US Capitol to call for its passage on Monday. But, even if the bill passes next week, members of the veteran community tell Rachel…

Axios

Pat Toomey: Democrats tried to "sneak" $400B funding into veterans' health care bill

VA Secretary Denis McDonough warned Toomey's amendment to the bill could lead to rationing care for veterans.

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The Independent UK

Jon Stewart schools Ted Cruz after senator votes against burn pits bill

‘This isn’t a game. Real people’s lives hang in the balance…people that fought for your life’, Stewart says

The Independent UK

Sen. Warnock cites 'bipartisanship,' avoids Biden in Georgia

Georgia Democrat Raphael Warnock is running for his first full Senate term, pitching himself as a lawmaker willing to do whatever it takes to help his state

The Guardian - US

The Big Lie review: Jonathan Lemire laments what Trump hath wrought

The Politico reporter and MSNBC host’s book is an indictment of the former president but also his Republican party

Tribune News Service

Ted Cruz fist bump upsets backers of bill to help veterans sickened by burn pits

WASHINGTON — As the Senate voted this week on a bill that would help veterans sickened by toxic fumes from burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, was standing near the front of the room chatting with colleagues.

The Guardian - US

Trump said sorry to Cruz for 2016 insults, Paul Manafort says in new book

In a memoir obtained by the Guardian, former campaign manager risks embarrassing powerful rivals with description of apology

The Independent UK

Veterans robbed of life-saving burn pits bill have a message for Republicans: ‘We’re not going away’

Salon

Stewart calls out Cruz-Hawley fist-bump

"Way to go, guys! You finally handed it to 'big veteran with cancer,'" Stewart tells Republicans

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