‘They could not know if they were doing so at the President’s direction’: Cruz offers to help AG Bondi investigate Biden’s clemency ‘abuse’ Cruz is mad Biden used a robot pen for pardons. We Got This Covered · Sep 10, 2025
Ted Cruz looks to advance Trump AI strategy with new framework - Roll Call GOP Sen. Ted Cruz issues plan on AI regulation that could take on states' limits, which a White House official said can be "anti-innovation." Roll Call · Sep 10, 2025
In U.S. Senate bid, Rep. James Talarico promises to take on GOP billionaires and bridge political divides A former public school teacher, Talarico has emerged as one of Texas Democrats’ strongest communicators. He joins Colin Allred and Terry Virts in the primary. The Texas Tribune · Sep 9, 2025
Somaliland recognition for forced transfer of Palestinians? ‘Not worth it’ Locals and analysts say reported plan to forcibly move Palestinians from Gaza to Somaliland risks inflaming the region. Al Jazeera · Sep 8, 2025
Ted Cruz tried to fat shame JB Pritzker during an immigration rant. The Illinois governor had his comeback ready Texas senator mocks Illinois governor in Newsmax tirade, only for the Democrat to immediately hit back with a reminder of the Republican’s infamous Cancun vacation The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025
US in real danger of losing the moon race to China, experts tell Senate A Senate Commerce Committee hearing sounded the alarm over the U.S.-China moon race, emphasizing American dominance off Earth as the backdrop for NASA’s next funding authorization. Space · Sep 4, 2025
When Can Lawyers Be Punished for "Undignified or Discourteous" Criticism of Judges? "Miss Manners has much to commend her within a polite and respectful society, but we are not her enforcement division." Reason · Aug 30, 2025
What the Democrats can learn from Gavin Newsom’s Trump mockery The California governor is imitating Trump’s attention-grabbing style. It’s time for the party to embrace an all-out digital brawl The Guardian - US · Aug 26, 2025
Cruz, Paxton issue dueling endorsements in Texas attorney general GOP primary Aaron Reitz and Chip Roy, positioning themselves as Paxton’s ideological heirs, have served as top aides for both the attorney general and Cruz. The Texas Tribune · Aug 25, 2025
Is a Strong Latino Candidate Texas Democrats’ Only Hope? The party is long-overdue for such a leader at the top of the ballot. Texas Observer · Aug 18, 2025
Poll finds Cornyn, Paxton in dead heat in Texas’ Senate GOP primary Every previous public poll had shown the attorney general with a considerable lead over Texas’ incumbent senator. The Texas Tribune · Aug 15, 2025
Gavin Newsom Mocks Ted Cruz Over Math Error In Redistricting Clash: 'Gets Caught, Then Disappears' California Gov. Gavin Newsom mocked Sen. Ted Cruz over a math error in a post about his administration's redistricting push seeking to counter Greg Abbott's in Texas Latin Times · Aug 14, 2025
Roblox CEO called on to resign after sending cease and desist letter to online ‘predator hunter’ YouTuber ‘Schlep’ claims his investigations have led to six arrests of individuals attempting to groom minors on Roblox The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2025
Colin Allred wants voters to know “I’m just as angry as they are” in new Senate bid Allred says he has learned to show up more in his attempt at a Senate do-over. But critics contend he’s not generating enough attention. The Texas Tribune · Aug 12, 2025
The Texas Tribune · Aug 8, 2025 Rep. James Talarico mulls U.S. Senate bid as his profile rises amid Texas Democrats’ redistricting standoff The Democratic state lawmaker has inquired about Senate television ad rates, two sources told the Tribune.
The Conversation · Aug 6, 2025 Why Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle campaign is part of a wider cultural backlash Actress Sydney Sweeney is once again embroiled in controversy. This time the debate isn’t centred around Sweeney selling soaps infused with her bathwater or posting pictures of MAGA-inspired red caps. Instead, the Euphoria star is making rounds for her role in a contentious ad campaign with American Eagle Outfitters.
The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025 New York governor hits back at Ted Cruz after trolling her for wearing headscarf at NYPD officer’s funeral Senator Ted Cruz, who represents Texas, added “Um, wut?” in response to a post of the governor on X
The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025 Trump pits ‘HOTTEST’ Sydney Sweeney against ‘No longer hot’ Taylor Swift in anti-woke American Eagle rant President Trump praises the Euphoria actress’s ‘fantastic’ American Eagle commercial, which some critics condemn as promoting ‘eugenic ideals’
The Texas Tribune · Aug 3, 2025 In draft congressional map, Texas Republicans bet big that gains with Latino voters will persist The plan increases the share of Hispanic voters in three of the five districts targeted by the GOP, banking that enough will turn out and vote for Republicans without Donald Trump on the ballot.
The Texas Tribune · Jul 31, 2025 Why the proposed Texas congressional map may not be a lock to net five new GOP seats The new proposed lines would also prevent few, if any, opportunities for Democrats hoping that an aggressive gerrymander could backfire on Republicans.
The Texas Tribune · Jul 31, 2025 Cruz introduces weather radio modernization bill with a new focus on flood communications This comes after Cruz voted in favor of the spending megabill that rescinded funds for NOAA.
The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2025 NTSB launches hearings on deadly Washington collision between a helicopter and passenger plane Three days of investigative hearings on the deadly midair collision between a military helicopter and passenger plane over Washington begin Wednesday morning and may reveal new insights into the crash
The Guardian - US · Jul 29, 2025 ‘The war needs to end’: is the US right turning on Israel? Longstanding ties between US conservatives and Israel face strain as war’s toll and internal rifts reshape the right
Roll Call · Jul 28, 2025 Shuttle Discovery's Texas transfer launches cost concerns - Roll Call Texas GOP Sen. John Cornyn argues moving the shuttle to a site near Houston's Johnson Space Center would right an "egregious wrong.”
The Texas Tribune · Jul 25, 2025 Cornyn calls for special counsel investigation into Obama’s handling of 2016 Russia probe The Texas senator maintains that Russia did meddle in the 2016 election but that there was no collusion between the Kremlin and the Trump campaign.