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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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Sep 2, 2026

Some of the Republicans throwing rocks at Ken Paxton, my message to them is enough, stop your b*tching, we had a $200 million primary, and Ken won.

dailycaller.com
Sep 2, 2026

There will be a time for that conversation.

huffpost.com
Sep 2, 2026

The most consequential midterms we have ever had

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Sep 2, 2026

I am spending my time on the road campaigning for candidates all over the country.

huffpost.com
Sep 2, 2026

This is the season of the midterms.

huffpost.com
Sep 2, 2026

You know, the Book of Ecclesiastes tells us there’s a time for every season.

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Sep 2, 2026

It’s no secret that I want to be president.

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Sep 2, 2026

But the fearlessness, the energy, that is phenomenal.

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Sep 2, 2026

At times, I would urge him, y’know, a little more discipline and focus.

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Sep 2, 2026

Look, my favorite attribute about Donald Trump is the guy has cast-iron balls.

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Aug 29, 2026

That brings me to why I’m here and why we’re all here, because the state of Iowa is a battleground.

iowacapitaldispatch.com
Aug 29, 2026

Let me say about the Islamists: Sharia law has no place in the United States of America.

iowacapitaldispatch.com
Aug 29, 2026

The Ninth Circuit has become dominated by judges who place their personal beliefs ahead of their constitutional duty, while the circuit itself has been weighed down by its unwieldy size, all of which has undermined the fair and efficient…

cruz.senate.gov
Aug 28, 2026

Economically, I think we should be a conservative party, and on foreign policy, we’ve got a debate: Are we an isolationist party that withdraws from the world, or do we believe in American leadership?

huffpost.com
Aug 28, 2026

Listen, it’s no secret that I want to be president. I ran for president. I came close.

huffpost.com
Aug 26, 2026

Millions of children will now have the opportunity to attend schools like The Imani School and receive a quality education, regardless of their ZIP code or income.

cruz.senate.gov
Aug 26, 2026

Last year, I was proud to deliver the largest federal school choice program in history, which will unleash billions of dollars in new scholarships for K–12 students across the country.

cruz.senate.gov
Aug 26, 2026

What I saw today underscores why I have long said that school choice is the civil rights issue of the 21st century.

cruz.senate.gov
Aug 26, 2026

It was inspiring to visit The Imani School and see firsthand the incredible work its teachers and staff are doing to prepare the next generation of Texas students.

cruz.senate.gov
Aug 25, 2026

The decision below is wrong, not just for case-specific errors, but for a categorically incorrect legal understanding of facial challenges and conflict preemption—both inherited from Arizona.

cruz.senate.gov
Aug 25, 2026

This response is not only lawful but also commendable.

cruz.senate.gov
Aug 25, 2026

Iowa tried to protect its residents and help the federal government enforce our immigration laws by enacting a complementary statute.

cruz.senate.gov
Aug 25, 2026

The flood of mass illegal immigration into our country created a national emergency and states like Iowa bore the brunt of the problems.

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