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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today delivered remarks and participated in a Q&A with members of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT). There, he discussed the major regulatory victories achieved in 2017 and his priorities for making middle class tax cuts permanent and Dodd-Frank reform. He also held meetings in his D.C. Senate office with Texas Cattle Feeders and Texas Corn Growers. In his remarks to IBAT, he discussed the victories achieved for hard-working...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today participated in a Q&A moderated by Thomas A. Schatz, president of Citizens Against Government Waste, at Bridging the Urban-Rural Divide With Next-Gen Connectivity, the first event in Charter Communication's "Think Forward" series. During the Q&A Senator Cruz discussed expanding rural broadband, net neutrality, 5G nationalization, and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's testimony before the Senate Judiciary and Commerce Committees joint...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) sent the following letter to Secretary of Defense James Mattis and Acting Secretary of State John Sullivan regarding China’s growing influence around the world, and urged particular examination of the expanding relationship between China and the Guelleh government in Djibouti. “Djibouti is the case study of China’s subterfuge, masked as sacks of Yuan.” Sen. Cruz wrote. “Following Chinese demands that...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today penned an op-ed for FoxNews.com following his exchange on Tuesday with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, where he asked whether Facebook considers itself a neutral public forum, and discussed how many Americans believe Facebook is engaged in political bias and censorship. “As I expressed to Mark Zuckerberg, as a private business Facebook has a clear First Amendment right to publish whatever it wants on its website within the bounds of...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement regarding the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) announcement that Texas will receive $5 billion in Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds for unmet needs and mitigation efforts following Hurricane Harvey and previous flood events. This funding was provided through the $89.3 billion emergency supplemental appropriations bill passed by Congress in...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) member of both the Senate Judiciary Committee and Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, questioned Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg in a joint hearing, raising questions whether Facebook considers itself a neutral public forum and emphasizing that many Americans believe Facebook is engaged in political bias and censorship. Several news outlets covered Sen. Cruz’s line of questioning. Selected news coverage...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today questioned General Darren W. McDew on military vulnerabilities with U.S. Transportation Command [TRANSCOM], including cyber threats to commercial and space assets. He also discussed various training exercises conducted by the military to combat and prepare against these threats. Sen. Cruz's exchange with General Darren W. McDew, USAF may be viewed here. A full transcript is below: Sen. Cruz:...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of both the Senate Judiciary Committee and Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today questioned Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg in a joint hearing entitled: "Facebook, Social Media Privacy, and the Use and Abuse of Data." There, he questioned Mr. Zuckerberg on whether Facebook considers itself a neutral public forum, emphasizing that many Americans believe Facebook is engaged in political bias and censorship. "Mr....

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) today released the following statements after President Trump announced his intention to nominate David Morales to fill a judicial vacancy on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas in Corpus Christi:  “David Morales will make an outstanding federal judge,” Sen. Cruz said. “Having worked side-by-side with David in the Texas Attorney General’s Office defending the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Cory Gardner (R-Colo.) and Steve Daines (R-Mont.) penned a letter to President Trump urging him to direct his trade negotiators to take a much broader view of the economic potential of NAFTA negotiations, and advance the Republican economic growth agenda by prioritizing American jobs and competitiveness. Several news outlets covered the letter. Selected news coverage below: The Daily Caller: Conservatives Back Senate Push To Take...

  April 8, 2018 Greetings, This Wednesday marked the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It was a heartbreaking moment in our Nation’s history. But death could not conquer his vital message of peace and love. As an extraordinary champion for freedom and equality, Dr. King fought tirelessly for America to fully embrace her founding promise — to ensure life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for those who had so long been denied them. May we...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Mike Lee (R-Utah) submitted a joint amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States in South Dakota v. Wayfair. In the brief, the Senators express their staunch opposition to a new internet sales tax and defend Congress’ constitutional role in making decisions about taxation and interstate commerce. The full text of the amicus brief may be viewed here. “It would be a serious mistake...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued a statement in response to the U.S. Air Force’s decision to grant the appeal of disciplinary actions taken against Col. Leland Bohannon, who had previously been heavily sanctioned for exercising his religious beliefs. Last year, Sen. Cruz issued a letter urging Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson to defend the religious liberty of Col. Bohannon. The letter was also signed by Sens. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), James Inhofe...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Marco Rubio (R- Fla.), Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), and John Kennedy (R-La.) today penned a bipartisan letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, urging the department to issue implementation guidance for disaster assistance funding so that all farmers impacted by last year’s hurricanes and wildfires can quickly receive...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today announced recent senior staff hires. He has named Judd Stone as Chief Counsel, who joined in February, William “Billy” Gribbin Jr. as Communications Strategist and Chief Speechwriter, who joined in March, and Omri Ceren as National Security Advisor, who joins at the end of April, all of whom will serve in his Washington, D.C. office.  “I am grateful to have Judd, Billy, and Omri joining our team to defend and...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement in remembrance of Martin Luther King Jr. on the 50th anniversary of his assassination: “Dr. Martin Luther King was an extraordinary champion for freedom and equality. He marched, preached, and fought tirelessly for America to fully embrace her founding promise — to ensure life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for those who had so long been denied them. “Today, we observe the 50th...

HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement in observance of Easter: “Though in the last year our state has endured a number of challenges, including the devastating winds and floods of Hurricane Harvey, to the shooting at Sutherland Springs and the bombings in Austin, Texans have stood united. As we gather together in celebration of Easter, we give thanks to God for His steadfast mercy and grace in spite of these troubles. This weekend, we remember...

HOUSTON, Texas – This week, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) penned the following op-ed for San Antonio Express-News, urging Texas universities to protect the First Amendment and “challenge young people to engage with concepts that they have never seen before, including those that they might passionately disagree with or even find offensive.” Read the op-ed in its entirety here and below: Protect free speech on Texas campusesSan Antonio Express-NewsBy: Sen. Ted CruzMarch 28,...

HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today recognized the beginning of Passover. This Passover will be the first since Hurricane Harvey for Texas Jewish communities in Houston and along the Gulf Coast. In some of those areas, communal seders will be taking place at sundown to ensure those who may not yet be in a position to host their own seders have a place to observe Passover together. "Heidi and I wish a Chag Sameach to our Jewish friends, especially in Texas, who will attend...