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Ted Cruz

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Ted Cruz is a United States Senator from Texas, serving since January 3, 2013. A member of the Republican Party, Cruz gained national prominence during his 2016 campaign for the Republican presidential nomination. He is known for his conservative positions on issues such as healthcare, immigration, and tax reform. Cruz has been a vocal advocate for limited government and has often positioned himself as a defender of constitutional rights.

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Jul 5, 2026

I know some say that because college athletics is so popular, Congress should not get involved.

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Jul 3, 2026

Loopholes in the Internal Revenue Code allow radical groups to use tax-exempt funds to bankroll violent, anti-American activity opaquely and therefore with impunity.

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Jul 3, 2026

I’ve long said that Democrat billionaires are funding left-wing political violence to push anti-American and foreign-aligned interests through tax-exempt entities.

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Jul 3, 2026

I don’t like it when federal judges set aside the Constitution because their policy preferences are different. And so, my view, I think it’s a mistake for conservatives to be focusing on trying to fight what the Constitution says on…

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Jul 2, 2026

The future of college athletics is now in Congress’s hands. We can sit in the stands and watch the system continue to unravel, or we can step onto the field and lead.

cruz.senate.gov
Jul 1, 2026

I’m hoping Senate Majority Leader John Thune will bring the bill to the floor for a vote before the end of July.

rollcall.com
Jun 27, 2026

Critical energetic materials like RDX and HMX are essential to modern weapons systems but are hazardous to produce and rely on a limited domestic supplier base, creating safety and supply chain vulnerabilities. This legislation will enable…

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Jun 26, 2026

The only bill that has a realistic path to becoming law is this [Senate] bill.

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Jun 26, 2026

I had to make concessions that, frankly, I didn’t like. Sen. Cantwell made concessions that she didn’t like.

rollcall.com
Jun 26, 2026

I think this committee vote argues well for a strong vote on the floor.

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Jun 25, 2026

International financial institutions are financed by American taxpayer dollars and sustained through our diplomacy. They should not be boosting foreign shrimp operations that undercut Texan shrimpers. This bipartisan effort will protect…

cruz.senate.gov
Jun 24, 2026

I believe President Trump is getting very poor advice on Iran.

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