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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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May 27, 2026

Not for the first time, however, the district courts below exercised lots of will and little judgment.

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May 27, 2026

The rapid development of sophisticated chatbots has left many parents in the dark as powerful AI systems enter children’s lives. Congress has an opportunity to put parents back in control. With the right safeguards, AI systems can benefit…

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May 26, 2026

Trey's story is not the exception, but the pattern. Non-disclosure agreements are too often used to bury abuse and silence survivors, with incalculable and catastrophic consequences for victims.

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May 26, 2026

The State of New York is unhappy with any impediments to its ability to bankrupt lawful arms manufacturers based on the actions of New York criminals whom the State is unable or unwilling to control.

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May 26, 2026

Organizations that perform abortions should not receive any taxpayer dollars.

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May 26, 2026

The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution ensures law-abiding and peaceable American citizens the right to keep and bear arms.

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May 26, 2026

Radical environmental groups have waged a coordinated campaign to weaponize our judicial system against American energy producers, including many in Texas.

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May 26, 2026

Trey's Law is a simple, common-sense step that says a non-disclosure agreement shall not be enforced to silence child victims of sexual assault.

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May 26, 2026

The Chinese Communist Party is an authoritarian regime that jails dissidents, silences religious believers, and violates basic freedoms.

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May 26, 2026

The government of Tanzania is carrying out a campaign of political repression and religious persecution.

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May 26, 2026

Texas is home to more than 3.5 million small businesses. They are the backbone of our economy, and they should not be treated like criminal suspects by Washington bureaucrats.

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May 26, 2026

West Texas is vital to economic growth and energy for Texans, and decisions about its land should belong to Texans, not Washington bureaucrats.

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