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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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Jun 10, 2026

In doing so, district courts have inserted themselves deep into questions of foreign affairs and national security, and substituted their views of the 'national interest' for those of the Executive Branch.

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Jun 10, 2026

The Chinese Communist Party is a brutal authoritarian regime, and those under its rule face persecution, violence, and even execution for their beliefs.

cruz.senate.gov
Jun 10, 2026

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

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Jun 10, 2026

The MQ-9 is a proven, cost-effective platform that provides critical intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities.

cruz.senate.gov
Jun 9, 2026

I mean, this guy, if a stiff breeze came by, it would blow him over like a feather.

huffpost.com
Jun 9, 2026

I gotta say, if you were making a list of 1,000 adjectives to describe this guy, ‘masculine’ would not be one of them.

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Jun 4, 2026

It provides temporary relief to first responders left waiting by inexcusable delays, and it creates an expedited system of review for public safety officers who did not hesitate to act during the September 11 attacks.

cruz.senate.gov
Jun 4, 2026

The Biden administration enabled a record surge in illegal immigration at the expense of American workers.

cruz.senate.gov
Jun 4, 2026

This guy is talented, he’s charismatic. He sounds like a preacher.

huffpost.com
Jun 4, 2026

I think the American people want the president to do the right thing for the country.

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Jun 4, 2026

Anytime there’s military conflict in the Middle East, gas prices go up.

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Jun 4, 2026

I’ve seen no data that suggests this is having a big impact on the midterms.

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Jun 4, 2026

I think Donald Trump has been clear-eyed from the very beginning. His decision to launch this military attack [against Iran] is the most consequential decision of his second term, and I think it was exactly the right decision.

huffpost.com
Jun 3, 2026

The last, best hope we have to save college sports.

rollcall.com
Jun 3, 2026

College athletics is being torn apart.

rollcall.com
Jun 3, 2026

Trey's Law is an important civil rights law and an important protection for kids.

cruz.senate.gov
May 31, 2026

The last year and four months with President Trump in office, with a Republican Senate and Republican House, we have won more victories than at any time since we have been alive.

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May 30, 2026

The PLCAA is not a mere Kabuki feint designed to encourage its own circumvention.

cruz.senate.gov
May 29, 2026

Student athletes can profit from their name, image, and likeness, but college sports still needs real rules, competitive balance, rivalries, and a true connection to education

ohiocapitaljournal.com
May 28, 2026

I'm proud to join Rep. Arrington in advancing it.

cruz.senate.gov
May 28, 2026

College sports are at a breaking point. Fans can see their favorite teams being hollowed out by transfer chaos, fake NIL bidding wars, eligibility lawsuits, and a system that allows the richest programs to keep pulling away.

coons.senate.gov
May 28, 2026

It's not fair or right to poach a coach in the middle of the season while the team is still competing.

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May 28, 2026

This is a stability bill, not just an NIL bill.

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