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NPR Corrects Post Describing Nobel Laureate Machado as 'Far-Right Leader of Venezuela's Opposition' After Criticism From Ted Cruz

Senator Ted Cruz criticized NPR over what he described as a politically motivated mischaracterization of Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, following a Facebook post by the public broadcaster that referred to her as "far-right."

Latin Times

Trump said ‘radical Islamists’ are killing Christians in Nigeria. What’s the truth?

Trump announced he was adding the West African country to the State Department’s watch list

The Independent UK

AI rush prompts raft of guardrail proposals - Roll Call

Congress is caught up in the debate over AI, with lawmakers pitching plans that seek to ensure user safety and address job threats.

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Rep. Chip Roy on Spending, Immigration, and the American Dream

"I think members of Congress believe that they get more popularity in votes by spending money. I actually disagree with that," the Texas Republican tells Reason.

Reason

Schumer and the Democrats hope to make Obamacare and the shutdown a 2026 issue. Good luck with that, Chuck!

NEWS ANALYSIS: The minority party might have found their mojo again after months of looking like losers, Eric Garcia writes. But the American public has a short memory

The Independent UK

Um, does Ted Cruz have a Backstreet Boys tramp stamp? This Louisiana senator spills the tea

That's TMI, fellas.

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Cruz and Kennedy get weird in middle of Bondi’s testimony as they joke about a Backstreet Boys tattoo and stupidity

Ted Cruz played into John Kennedy’s joke, sarcastically claiming the tattoo was a way to ‘reach young people’

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Cruz 'sandbox' plan for AI draws support, detractors - Roll Call

Senate Commerce Chair Ted Cruz's proposal for AI companies to seek regulatory waivers from the White House is popular with Big Tech.

Roll Call

Republican bill targets migrants who re-enter US illegally with mandatory 10-year sentences

Critics of new GOP act say it is a ‘mass incarceration bill’ that forces harsh penalties on migrants for a non-violent offense

The Guardian - US

Mike Johnson offers advice to ‘friend’ Hakeem Jeffries about racist Trump sombrero videos: ‘Just ignore it’

‘Look, these are games. These are sideshows. People are getting caught up in battles over social media memes,’ Mike Johnson said on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Ted Cruz goes all in on Trump’s new ‘racist’ trope and puts sombrero and mustache on Senate Democrats in shutdown troll

Cruz said the ‘Sombrero posting’ would continue until the government reopens

The Independent UK

Trump’s FCC Chair Brendan Carr to testify to Senate panel after Jimmy Kimmel suspension backlash

FCC Chair Brendan Carr, who appeared to pressure broadcasters to take Jimmy Kimmel’s show off air, is set to testify before the Senate Commerce Committee next month. His perceived actions have been criticised by both sides of the political aisle.

Euronews

Trump FCC chair to reportedly testify to Senate panel after Kimmel suspension

Brendan Carr, who appeared to pressure broadcasters to take show off air, set to go before commerce committee

The Guardian - US

‘Stop attacking pedophiles’: Yes, Ted Cruz actually chose these words like it’s a normal thing to say

Trump supporters and MAGA promoters are saying things as it is these days, no hiding. Ted Cruz, who has been United States President Donald Trump’s vocal ally since his re-election in 2025, is saying something Trump’s supporters have failed to accept out loud.

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‘Stop attacking pedophiles’: Yes, Ted Cruz really said that with a straight face and zero shame

That's.. a.. uh, bold position Ted.

The Independent UK

Ted Cruz says ‘Let’s stop attacking pedophiles’ in embarrassing gaffe during rant about crime

Cruz was making an impassioned speech about reaching a “bipartisan agreement” on crime before he made the blunder

The Texas Tribune

Talarico outraises Allred with massive fundraising haul to kick off Senate Democratic primary

The Austin state lawmaker took in $6.2 million in the three weeks since he launched his bid, outpacing the $4.1 million Allred raised over the last three months.

The Guardian - US

US government shuts down after Senate fails to advance both parties’ bills

Democrats and Republicans blame each other for failure to extend funding, resulting in first shutdown in nearly seven years

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The Independent UK

Senate Democrats vote down Republican bill to keep funding the government putting it on path to shutdown

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries get their caucus to hold fast against a continuing resolution written by Republicans

The Independent UK

Ted Cruz mocks MTG’s ‘not suicidal’ post with claims ‘powerful people’ are trying to silence her over Epstein files

The MAGA firebrand urged her followers to investigate should ‘something happen’ to her

Texas Observer

Party Discipline

Charlie Kirk defended the First Amendment. Texas betrays it in his defense.

Reason

Trump's Public Comments Could Further Complicate the Shaky Case Against James Comey

By demanding that the Justice Department punish the former FBI director for wronging him, the president provided evidence to support a claim of selective or vindictive prosecution.

Benzinga

Ted Cruz Pushes Trump To Raise Pilot Retirement Age To 67 — Airline Union Warns Of Safety Risks

The debate over how long airline pilots should be allowed to fly is heating up again. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) is pressing President Donald Trump to support a global change that would raise the mandatory retirement age for commercial pilots from 65 to 67.

Axios

Jimmy Kimmel to return to Nexstar and Sinclair's ABC affiliates Friday

The company claimed its decision to preempt the show was "independent of any government interaction or influence."

The Independent UK

James Comey indicted: How ex-FBI chief went from Hillary-gate, to Russia-gate, to facing five years prison under Trump

Comey could serve up to five years in prison if convicted

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