Ted Cruz
Ted Cruz, a Republican, was elected to serve Texas in the U.S. Senate in 2013. Before that he served as the solicitor general of Texas between 2003 and 2008, representing the state at the U.S. Supreme Court on a number of occasions. Cruz unsuccessfully sought the Republican nomination for president in 2016, losing the nomination to President Donald Trump.
Beto O'Rourke's Chances of Beating Abbott With Under 3 Months to Election
Despite the Democrat breaking Texas' fundraising records, the incumbent Republican still appears to have a significant advantage.
Nikki Haley Gives Strongest Hint Yet on 2024 Run as Trump Woes Mount
The former South Carolina governor said Sunday that she has "never lost a race."
Ex-RNC Head Steele Rips Cruz, Bannon Over War-Like Rhetoric in CPAC Speech
Michael Steele said Sunday that their speeches this weekend were "more fascism than farce."
Cruz Says Democrats Embracing Mob Violence 'to Further Political Agenda'
Cruz took aim at Merrick Garland for refusing to prosecute protestors at the homes of Supreme Court Justices.
Ted Cruz Agrees With Critics Who Call CPAC Attendees 'Dangerous Radicals'
Cruz said there "is nothing more dangerous to a bunch of power hungry, abusive, totalitarian nimwits than a free and empowered and energized American people."
Marjorie Taylor Greene Calls for FBI Purge Over Crackdown on Militia Logos
The congresswoman decried the agency for seemingly listing a U.S. Capitol riot shooting victim as someone considered a "martyr" by militia violent extremists.
Ted Cruz Slams Boot on Table During Senate Hearing on FBI Oversight
Cruz was questioning FBI Director Christopher Wray about an alleged FBI document that he said listed symbols the bureau believed were linked to extremism.
Fact Check: Is Jon Stewart Correct About Toxic Burn Pit Bill Changes?
Jon Stewart sent an expletive-ridden tweet to Ted Cruz for rejecting the toxic burn pit bill for American war veterans, triggering a social media feud.
Kinzinger Calls Cruz 'Utter Fraud' After He Defends Vote Against Veterans
The Republican congressman said on Saturday that the GOP senator is a "charlatan clown."
Jon Stewart Slams Ted Cruz Video As Row Heats Up: 'Not Tonite Sweetie'
The pair are at odds over Republican Senators failing to support a healthcare bill aimed at supporting veterans.
Video Shows Republicans Fist Bumping After Blocking Veteran Healthcare Bill
Ted Cruz and Steve Daines were among those seen celebrating after the GOP blocked the passing of the PACT Act.
Ted Cruz Wants Texas to Repeal Law Banning Gay Sex
"Government has no business in their bedrooms," a Cruz spokesperson said about the state's sodomy ban.
Ted Cruz Tells Students His Pronoun Is 'Kiss My A**' in Gender Identity Jab
"My name is Ted Cruz and my pronoun is 'kiss my ass,'" Cruz said to cheers from a group of conservative college students on Friday.
Pence's Chances of Beating Trump in 2024 as They Face Off in Arizona: Polls
Some GOP lawmakers are reportedly encouraging the former vice president to throw his hat in the ring.
Ted Cruz Sparks Democrat Fury Over Gay Marriage Comments: 'Disgrace'
"Ted Cruz is openly signaling that Republicans plan on going after Gay marriage next," a Democratic congressional candidate tweeted.
Ted Cruz Says SCOTUS 'Clearly Wrong' to Legalize Gay Marriage
"Obergefell, like Roe v. Wade, ignored two centuries of our nation's history," the Republican senator said.
Joe Biden Risks Impeachment if Democrats Lose Both House and Senate
Republicans have indicated they will launch a series of investigations into the Biden administration if they take back the House of Representatives.
Trump Allies Call Report of Ray Epps Losing Business, Family 'Propaganda'
"The NYT can't lie about Ray Epps and call it a conspiracy theory," GOP Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene wrote.
Ted Cruz Receives Visit From Over 50 Buses in Gun Violence Protest
A protest led by Change the Ref consisted of 52 school buses with 4,368 empty seats—one for each child killed by gun violence since 2020.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Heckled, Called 'Big Booty Latina' in Viral Video
Social media personality Alex Stein previously heckled Republican Senator Ted Cruz in June and called him a "globalist" and a "coward."
Ted Cruz Says He Wants World Domination and Power in Unearthed Video
When Ted Cruz's father was asked whether it was a crazy prospect his son could take over the world, he replied: "I hope not."
Ted Cruz Targets 'Sesame Street' for Not Citing Science in Elmo Vaccination
"There was a little pinch, but it was OK," Elmo said after getting his COVID-19 vaccination.
Ted Cruz Warns of Violence From Far Left If Roe v. Wade Overturned
Ted Cruz said the left will "lose their minds" if Roe v. Wade is overturned and the result will be violence across America.
Ted Cruz Heckled at Texas GOP Convention, Called 'Coward' in Viral Video
The heckler was eventually separated from the Texas senator, but continued to shout at the politician and accused him of also being a globalist.
How to Watch Trump's Speech: Time, Live Stream for Faith and Freedom Event
Former President Donald Trump will be the keynote speaker Friday at the annual Faith & Freedom Coalition conference in Nashville.
Buttigieg Slams Idea School Shootings Result of Doorway Designs: 'Insanity'
Prominent Republicans have denied that U.S. gun laws are to blame for mass shootings, and have instead argued that schools have too many entrances and exits.
Ted Cruz Shares Video of Him Playing Poker While Uvalde Funerals Begin
The Texas senator has been criticized for the timing of him sharing clips of him taking part in previously recorded episode of "Poker After Dark."
Tulsa Hospital Shooting Sparks Anger: 'Sure It's Another Door Problem'
Ted Cruz and other GOP figures have been condemned for their suggestions for how to prevent mass shootings after four killed in Oklahoma.
Columbine Survivor Calls on Mass Shootings to Be Politicized After Uvalde
Craig Nason wrote that people upset by last week's mass shooting should demand answers from elected officials.
Gun Control Activist Who Confronted Ted Cruz Sets Sights on Abbott
Benjamin Hernandez told Newsweek that he and fellow activists want to confront more Texas lawmakers after 19 students and two teachers were killed last week.
