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Ted Cruz On Why He Is Bullish On Bitcoin

Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said he is bullish on apex cryptocurrency Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) because it’s “decentralized and not controllable.”

Benzinga · Feb 25, 2022

George Skelton: Texas abortion law gives gun-controlling California, gun lobby something to agree on

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — If the U.S. Supreme Court had heeded a gun lobby warning, California Gov. Gavin Newsom wouldn't be pushing Texas copycat legislation aimed at the firearms industry.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 25, 2022

Cuellar primary tests how progressive ideas play in competitive Texas seat

“She knows her agenda won’t fly here,” says a female, accented voice in a newly released political ad, as bold text reading “Backed by the Defund Police movement” and “Open Borders” slides across scenes of the Texas desert.

Tribune News Service · Feb 25, 2022

Ted Cruz calls for Americans to be ‘unruly’ and ‘uncontrollable’ in meandering CPAC rant

Texas senator says he is ‘bullish on Bitcoin’ during speech at conservative conference

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2022

Texas teacher on leave after video shows woman criticizing conservative Christians

A Colleyville Middle School teacher has been placed on administrative leave after a video captured an educator in the school hallway saying conservative Christians needed "to get COVID and die."

Tribune News Service · Feb 24, 2022

Arike Ogunbowale Calls Out Texas Attorney General, Governor Over Transgender Stance

She called their stance ‘damaging.’

Sports Illustrated · Feb 24, 2022

Ted Cruz dodges questions on Ukraine after trying to blame Biden: ‘Fake news’

The Texas senator accused The Independent of spreading ‘fake news’ after being reminded of when Russia’s buildup of forces along Ukraine’s border began

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2022

At the Races: State of the campaigns - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

Roll Call · Feb 24, 2022

Heart of the Primaries 2022, Republicans-Issue 11

In this issue: Sen. Rob Portman weighs in on the race to replace him and Texas Railroad Commission primary makes headlines

Ballotpedia · Feb 24, 2022

Texas man accused of attacking Asian family over racist coronavirus fears pleads guilty to hate-crime charges

Jose Gomez III pleaded guilty to three counts of committing a hate crime and faces a maximum sentence of life in prison and a total of $750,000 in fines

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2022