Ted Cruz condemned for pushing ‘dangerous’ debunked Covid vaccine and miscarriages claim Republican lawmakers rebuked for promoting long-debunked falsehood surrounding coronavirus incolulation The Independent UK · Aug 13
NIL bill advocates see goal line in sight after recess After 16 wild hours that ended with a bipartisan college sports bill being punted in the middle of the night, President Donald Trump’s involvement was not enough to trigger votes on legislation he would like to add to his midterms and legacy sales pitches. As senators and senior aides bickered… Roll Call · Aug 10
Nine House Incumbents Lose Primaries in 2026 as Trump and Progressives Reshape Congress Nine sitting House members have lost primaries in 2026 — the most in a non-redistricting year since 1970 — as Trump loyalty tests and a leftward Democratic surge collide. Latin Times · Aug 8
Ted Cruz’s college sports bill left in limbo as U.S. Senate takes August recess The Protect College Sports Act gained a burst of momentum with last week’s support from the SEC and Big Ten, but the clocking is ticking as the Senate prepares to leave town. The Texas Tribune · Aug 7
Ted Cruz Says U.S. Should Arm 'Protesters' In Iran. Claims Regime Change Is Answer Republican Senator Ted Cruz said that the U.S. should be arming the opposition to the Iranian regime as part of the ongoing war. International Business Times · Aug 7
FCC opens door to larger local broadcast ownership groups Local television ownership groups could grow after the Federal Communications Commission took a controversial vote to remove the national ownership cap. The FCC voted, 2-1, at its August open meeting Thursday to lift the cap, which limited individual broadcasters’ ownership to stations that in aggregate reached no more than 39 percent… Roll Call · Aug 6
Cuba’s Government Is in Trump’s Crosshairs, but Political Dissidents Find No Refuge Here As the president has mulled invading the island and imposed harsh sanctions, old legal pathways have closed while asylum denial rates for Cubans are near 80 percent. Texas Observer · Aug 6
Exclusive: Major Republican fundraiser winning contracts from Trump administration, emails reveal Palmer Luckey has donated $5.9m to Republicans and bundled more, while reaping billions in Pentagon contracts The Guardian - US · Aug 6
Ted Cruz Claims DSA and Muslim Brotherhood Share a 'Revolutionary' Goal To Overthrow the US Constitution Senator Ted Cruz raises concerns about alleged collaboration between the Democratic Socialists of America and the Muslim Brotherhood, suggesting shared revolutionary goals to overthrow the US Constitution. International Business Times UK · Aug 5
Thune doesn’t guarantee NIL bill votes this week even with SEC, Big Ten backing Senate Commerce Committee aides said Monday the full chamber could begin voting on a sweeping college sports bill before starting a monthlong summer break, but Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., stopped short of penciling it onto his packed pre-recess calendar. Commerce Chairman Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and ranking Democrat Maria Cantwell… Roll Call · Aug 3
Ted Cruz Warns 'America Is Facing a National Literacy Crisis,' Pushes Bipartisan Bill to Overhaul Federal Literacy Programs Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) called for a shift in federal education policy, arguing that taxpayer-funded literacy programs should prioritize research-backed reading instruction methods amid concerns over declining student reading performance. Benzinga · Aug 2
A Bill To Crack Down on Chinese Cars Could Shut Mercedes-Benz Out of American Markets A new bipartisan bill would ban manufacturers from selling cars in the U.S. if more than 15 percent of shares are Chinese-owned. Reason · Jul 30
Senators still working with SEC, Big Ten on thorny issues involved in college sports bill Senate negotiators are working to resolve thorny differences with leaders of the Southeastern and Big Ten Conferences over revisions to a bill designed to regulate college sports that sponsors want a vote on before the chamber goes on summer break next week The Independent UK · Jul 29
Ted Cruz warns against billionaire presidents: ‘They steal and rob from those they govern’ Texas senator fails to see the wood for the trees as he attacks robber baron political leaders out to enrich themselves The Independent UK · Jul 29
Salon · Jul 29 Talarico leads Paxton in new poll The poll found the Austin Democrat with a surprising edge
Reason · Jul 28 Conservative Groups Urge FCC To Show Restraint in ABC Investigation Fourteen organizations otherwise supportive of the Trump FCC's agenda cautioned against abusing powers that could later be used against conservatives.
The Texas Tribune · Jul 28 Talarico leads Paxton by 5 points in new poll of Texas’ U.S. Senate race The poll found the Austin Democrat with a commanding lead among independents and a surprising edge with non-college-educated voters, who have consistently favored Republicans.
The Texas Tribune · Jul 28 Why lawmakers are concerned about where billions in broadband funding is going Texas lawmakers accuse the state broadband office of favoritism and sweetheart deals after satellite internet providers received most of the funding.
Reason · Jul 24 Tariff Man Plus: House votes on war powers as Trump enters Iran war "revenge mode," Ted Cruz worries about AI, Marvel movies are planned through 2042, and more...
The Economic Times · Jul 23 US Senate panel advances bill tightening ban on Chinese automakers A US Senate committee approved legislation to ban Chinese automakers from the American market. This bill could affect German automaker Mercedes-Benz due to its Chinese investment. The proposed rules aim to protect American manufacturing and industrial bases from foreign competition. Some automakers are shifting production to the United States to…
The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 22 Trump Accounts Spark New Debate Over Social Security Privatization Trump Accounts have suddenly dragged one of Washington’s most explosive retirement debates back into the spotlight: whether Americans should eventually direct some Social Security money into personal investment accounts. The accounts currently give eligible children a new tax-advantaged investment vehicle, but Sen. Ted Cruz’s comments have sparked questions about whether…
The Economic Times · Jul 22 From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media access Australia banned social media for children under sixteen, effective December 2025. Britain plans a similar ban for under-sixteens by Spring 2027. France and Greece are also implementing bans for children under fifteen. Many countries are now establishing minimum age limits for social media use. Tech companies face new regulations regarding…
The Texas Tribune · Jul 21 Texas lawmakers call for audit of state’s broadband grant funding Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows are questioning how the state distributes funding for internet services.
Saving Advice · Jul 21 Ted Cruz Calls Trump Accounts a Path to Social Security Privatization—Economist Disagrees Social Security privatization has been one of the most politically sensitive topics in Washington. Now, a new debate has emerged after Senator Ted Cruz described...
The Guardian - UK · Jul 21 Hunter Biden for president? Stranger things have happened Once Republicans’ favourite punchline, Joe Biden’s son is now building an online following by trolling JD Vance, taunting Trump and embracing the absurdity of US politics, writes Arwa Mahdawi