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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

My bill protects athletes and fans and keeps college sports from becoming a two-conference minor league.

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May 27, 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.

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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

This case presents an issue of exceptional importance with regard to the states’ ability to circumvent the preemptive force of federal legislation.

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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

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

The Chinese Communist Party expends countless resources to erode the status of our Taiwanese allies and isolate them globally.

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May 26, 2026

Despite two stays from this Court, district courts have repeatedly blown past this bar on judicial review and stayed recent TPS terminations.

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May 26, 2026

Article III of the U.S. Constitution authorizes courts to exercise 'neither FORCE nor WILL but merely judgment.'

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May 26, 2026

I am deeply grateful President Trump has signed the HEAR Act into law. The Nazis stole more than 600,000 works of art, which experts describe as the largest displacement of art in history. This legislation helps address that injustice and…

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May 26, 2026

Organizations that perform abortions should not receive any taxpayer dollars.

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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

Artemis II reverberated around the world, sending a clear message: the United States will lead this new era of space exploration.

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May 26, 2026

I am proud to announce Cassy Garcia as my new State Director. Cassy is a longtime member of my team, and brings extensive experience fighting for Texans across the Lone Star State.

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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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May 26, 2026

Red River Army Depot sits atop the Smackover Formation, which is one of the largest lithium brine reserves in the United States.

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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

That's why I have teamed up with Senator Gillibrand to introduce the Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers Benefits Program Expansion Act.

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May 26, 2026

The program is failing too many first responders and their loved ones.

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May 26, 2026

This week, we remember the 201 law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty this year, including 16 Texans.

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May 26, 2026

Child sexual assault occurs far too often in this country, and frequently, litigation that ensues results in a non-disclosure agreement that attempts to muzzle the child from telling his story or her story forever.

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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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