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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) today released the second in a series of “Freedom Minute” segments discussing the fight to defend the Second Amendment.   Click here to download the "Freedom Minute" audio “DEFENDING THE SECOND AMENDMENT” RADIO SCRIPT [60 SECONDS]:   Hi, I’m Ted Cruz and this is a Freedom Minute. When it comes to violent gun crime, the government should use every tool to punish and deter violent criminals. Unfortunately,...

Greetings, In light of yesterday's bombing in Boston, I wanted to take the opportunity to ask you to keep the victims of the attacks, their families and friends, and all the first responders in your thoughts and prayers. The bombings were nothing short of an act of terror, and those responsible must be brought to justice. I'd also like to update you on the latest in what's happening in the Senate. Yesterday was Tax Day, on Thursday the Senate voted to proceed to gun control legislation that not...

WASHINGTON, DC -- Ahead of Monday’s federal income tax deadline, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) today released the following video message: ###

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Senators Mike Lee (R-UT), Rand Paul (R-KY) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) released the following statement regarding the pending vote on the motion to proceed to new gun control legislation: This morning the Senate will vote on the motion to proceed to the firearms bill (S.649). It is expected that the Toomey-Manchin provision announced yesterday will replace the current language regarding background checks. Yet, as of this morning, not a single senator has been provided the...

Greetings, It has been inspiring to hear from thousands of Texans during the Spring Recess. I'm happy I had the chance to speak with so many Texans, as we confront challenges to our Second Amendment rights, and yesterday, mourn the loss of Margaret Thatcher. I hope you'll take a few minutes to read our latest update and share it with your Facebook friends and Twitter followers. All the best, Ted Cruz REMEMBERING MARGARET THATCHER Yesterday, former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher passed...

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) today released a report – “The Legal Limit: The Obama Administration’s Attempts to Expand Federal Power” – that analyzes six instances in the last 15 months where the U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously rejected the Obama Administration’s arguments for increased federal power. “When President Obama’s own Supreme Court nominees join their colleagues in unanimously rejecting his Administration’s...

WASHINGTON, DC --  U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) questioned mulitple witnesses on campaign finance reform today in the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism:

WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) today released the following statement regarding the passing of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher: Today the world mourns the loss of an extraordinary leader, the great Margaret Thatcher. Utterly fearless, she never would go wobbly. Rejecting the failures of socialism, she won the argument for liberty, and her name is synonymous with the policies that restored peace, prosperity, growth, and stability at a time when it seemed...

WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) released the following statement regarding today's jobs report: Today’s jobs report is another reminder that more than four years after financial crisis, the economy is gasping for breath. Americans may be asking why, and the answer is simple: tax hikes, Obamacare, and a raft of expansion-blocking regulations. Add in a dollar that remains unstable and no wonder businesses and job creators are sitting on the sidelines. Meanwhile, the...

Greetings, It is a real honor to stand up for Texas in Washington, D.C. It is an even greater privilege to meet with Texans across the Lone Star State and hear first-hand how the federal government is harming economic growth and how we can let the private sector thrive. Throughout the past week, I've visited with thousands of Texans, taken to the airwaves to defend our Second Amendment rights, and stood with Texas leaders in opposition to Obamacare's Medicaid expansion. I hope you'll read this...

WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) today released the following statement on President Obama's comments related to gun control legislation: In any conversation about how to prevent future tragedies such as Sandy Hook, our focus should be on stopping criminals from obtaining guns. Unfortunately, the Obama Administration has failed to make this a priority — in 2010, out of more than 15,700 fugitives and felons who tried to illegally purchase a firearm, the Obama Justice Department...

Three years after the Affordable Care Act passed, it’s proved to be neither affordable nor caring. Insurance premiums are skyrocketing. Seniors are losing health care choices. Millions of Americans are being pushed into a struggling and ineffective Medicaid system. Americans are grappling with scores of new taxes. Employers are slashing jobs and hours to avoid complying with Obamacare requirements. This isn’t what was promised. Americans were told if Obamacare was made law, they...

WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) with Sens. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Rand Paul (R-KY) sent a letter to Majority Leader Harry Reid pledging to oppose legislation that would prohibit Americans’ Second Amendment rights. Click here to view the letter. “Rather than restricting the rights of law-abiding Americans, we should be focusing on violent criminals. Unfortunately, the Obama Administration has not made it a priority to stop violent criminals from acquiring firearms; for...

Greetings, This week marked the third anniversary of Obamacare and the Democrat-led Senate passed a budget, for the first time in four years, that would add $5.2 trillion in deficits, increase spending by $654 billion, and add $1.5 trillion in taxes over the next ten years that would further devastate jobs and the economy. I offered a series of amendments to the budget to repeal Obamacare, revoke funding for Egypt, and pressure the UN to eliminate forced abortions in China. Finally, there is...

Three years after the Affordable Care Act passed, it’s proved to be neither affordable nor caring. Insurance premiums are skyrocketing. Seniors are losing health care choices. Millions of Americans are being pushed into a struggling and ineffective Medicaid system. Americans are grappling with scores of new taxes. Employers are slashing jobs and hours to avoid complying with Obamacare requirements. This isn’t what was promised. Americans were told if Obamacare was made law, they...

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz today released his inaugural “Freedom Minute” segment discussing the third anniversary of the passage of Obamacare. “OBAMACARE THIRD ANNIVERSARY” RADIO SCRIPT [60 SECONDS]: Hi, this is Ted Cruz with the Freedom Minute. This week marks the third anniversary of the passage of Obamacare. Unfortunately, Obamacare isn’t working. It’s pushing millions into the already struggling Medicaid system; it’s taking...

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) today filed several amendments to the budget proposed by Senate Democrats, most notably an amendment to repeal Obamacare. “Obamacare was passed with many promises and yet the reality is, it has not delivered. It is hurting young people, seniors, Hispanics, African-Americans, single moms and it’s hurting the economy. It should be repealed,” Sen. Cruz said. “I am proud that Senate Republicans once again stood united and...

Greetings, The Senate held important votes last week on defunding Obamacare and the Second Amendment I’d like you to know about. If you have a moment, please read and share the latest news with your friends on Facebook and Twitter. As always, it’s an honor to represent you and the Great State of Texas. All the best, Ted Cruz DEFUNDING OBAMACARE All 45 Senate Republicans presented a united front and voted unanimously in favor of Sen. Cruz’s amendment to defund Obamacare in the...

WASHINGTON, DC – Some media outlets have incorrectly characterized what U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) said at yesterday’s Judiciary Committee mark-up on guns. In particular, some commentators have attacked a straw-man, falsely claiming Cruz argued the Heller v. DC case did not allow any restrictions at all under the Second Amendment. What Sen. Cruz said was directly to the contrary, as this hearing clip demonstrates: Sen. Cruz said Heller makes clear that laws prohibiting weapons...