EDUCATION April 22, 2021 Senate Dems block amendment defunding universities that discriminate against Asian Americans Senate Democrats blocked an amendment to the new COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act that would have barred universities that discriminate against Asian Americans from accessing federal funding.
Supreme Court April 22, 2021 GOP senators say Dems trying to 'rig' SCOTUS through court-packing, ask Biden to rein in party's 'crazies' A group of Republican senators on Thursday spoke in front of the Supreme Court in opposition to court-packing, a response to legislation Democrats introduced at a press conference last week to do just that.
Justice Department April 21, 2021 Cruz rips Biden DOJ nominee as 'partisan ideologue' for liking tweet attacking Nikki Haley Ahead of the Senate vote on Vanita Gupta’s confirmation to be associate attorney general, Sen. Ted Cruz took one final shot at President Biden’s controversial Justice Department nominee, casting doubt on her “regret” of past remarks.
Media April 19, 2021 Ted Cruz jabs CNN, suggests Cuban leader Raul Castro should join liberal network Saturday marked the end of an era in Cuba when 89-year-old Raul Castro announced he'd be resigning as the leader of the country's Communist Party. He and his late brother Fidel Castro reigned for six decades, the latter taking power in 1959 following the Cuban Revolution against then-leader Fulgencio Batista.
Maxine Waters April 19, 2021 Cruz blames Waters for ‘encouraging riots and violence’ Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, took to Twitter Sunday to call out Rep. Maxine Waters for urging protesters in Minnesota to “get more confrontational” if Derek Chauvin is not convicted of murdering George Floyd.
Ted Cruz April 17, 2021 Ted Cruz, now John Boehner's foe, was once his lawyer A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, helped represent former House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, in an absolutely bonkers civil case. It went all the way to the Supreme Court and eventually won Boehner $1 million in legal fees.
Coronavirus April 16, 2021 Ted Cruz says he is done with wearing a mask at the Capitol Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, says he’s not wearing a mask at the Capitol any more now that he’s vaccinated against Covid-19.
Media April 16, 2021 Chris Cuomo shames Ted Cruz for going maskless months after anchor was warned by apartment management CNN anchor Chris Cuomo put on a holier-than-thou facade Thursday while attacking Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, over his refusal to wear a mask on Capitol Hill.
Congress April 16, 2021 Sen. Daines calls for public vote to ban 'swampy' earmark provisions The debate over earmarks has caused a divide among GOP senators as they prepare to vote on restoring the controversial tactic next week, but Montana Republican Sen. Steve Daines has suggestions that could affect how Republicans vote – a public record.
Donald Trump April 16, 2021 Potential GOP 2024 presidential contenders haul in big bucks Potential GOP 2024 presidential contenders, including former President Trump, are hauling in big bucks. We take a look at the fundraising figures.
Ted Cruz April 14, 2021 Cruz challenges Biden DOJ pick's contention that she opposes defunding police President Biden's Justice Department Civil Rights Division nominee Kristen Clarke insisted during her Wednesday confirmation hearing that she does not support defunding police, but Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, confronted her with a recent article she wrote that, he claimed, proves otherwise.