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WASHINGTON, D.C. — After today’s democratic elections in Taiwan, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement, applauding the Taiwanese people for their tenacity and calling for America’s reaffirmed commitment to Taiwan’s security:  “Today is a monumental day for the people of Taiwan and the region of East Asia. With their sixth presidential election and ninth Parliamentary election, the men and women of Taiwan have spoken as one by reaffirming their...

January 15, 2016 Greetings, This week, President Obama delivered his final State of the Union address, and once again, he demonstrated how out of touch he is with reality. We have had at least eight ISIS-inspired attacks on innocent Americans, including law enforcement, yet the President refuses to acknowledge the root cause of these attacks, radical Islamic terrorism. Rather than taking the opportunity to condemn the catastrophic Iranian nuclear deal, President Obama neglected the 10 American...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — This morning, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Bank Markazi v. Peterson, a landmark case where over a thousand American victims of Iranian terrorism are seeking to recover nearly $2 billion in assets held by Iran.  When the Supreme Court first announced it would hear this case, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) joined with Sens. Chris Coons (D-Del.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), filing a bipartisan amicus brief to express...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s final State of the Union address yesterday: “The speech tonight surprised nobody. It was more of the same. It was, sadly, less a State of the Union than it was a state of denial. President Obama demonstrated just how out of touch he is. He would have us believe that global warming is our greatest threat, our military is as strong as it can be, the economy is working for...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) sent a letter today to the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of State, and the Attorney General demanding the immigration history of 113 individuals recently implicated in Islamic terrorism inside the United States. Sens. Cruz and Sessions first demanded information on the immigration histories of 72 of these terrorists five months ago, but the Administration has failed to provide the requested...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following the terrorist-related arrests of two refugees in Houston and Sacramento on Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) urged congressional leadership to immediately take up and pass legislation he has filed to protect America against the threat of radical Islamic terrorists entering the United States as refugees. Sen. Cruz also called for a retroactive assessment of refugees who have been admitted to our country. “There is no doubt we need a retroactive...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today penned an op-ed for The Washington Times, reflecting on the terror attack at the Charlie Hebdo offices in Paris one year ago and calling for leadership against the rising threat of radical Islamic terrorism. Read Sen. Cruz’s op-ed in its entirety here and below: Terror on the MarchThe Washington TimesBy: Sen. Ted CruzJan. 7, 2016 One year ago today, two radical Islamic terrorists walked into the offices of Charlie Hebdo, a...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released the following statement in response to reports of North Korea testing a nuclear weapon:  “North Korea’s actions underscore the gravity of the threats we are facing right now, and also the sheer folly of the Obama-Clinton foreign policy,” said Sen. Cruz. “It’s worth remembering, North Korea was able to obtain nuclear weapons because of an agreement negotiated by the Clinton administration. The...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today joined U.S. Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas), Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, State Sen. Bob Hall (R-Canton), State Rep. Cindy Burkett (R-Sunnyvale), Rowlett Mayor Todd Gottel, and Rockwall County Judge David Sweet to tour the areas ravaged by tornadoes last Saturday.  After witnessing the wreckage, Sen. Cruz said, “It is heartbreaking to see these homes that have been utterly destroyed, and yet, it is miraculous that in the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released the following statement on the devastating storms and tornadoes in North Texas yesterday that killed at least 11 people and damaged more than 600 buildings:  “Yesterday evening, horrific storms and tornadoes hit the state of Texas. Tragically, lives were lost, many were injured, and still many more left homeless. While the damage is great, our perseverance is greater. At times like these, we all come together to help...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released the following statement in advance of Christmas Day:  “Christmas is upon us again, a time not only to cherish the company of loved ones, but also to celebrate and heed the Lord – to remember that Holy Night in Bethlehem when Christ was born. “During this season of giving, Texas has once again come alive with an unparalleled spirit of love and fellowship. From the McAllen Police Department’s and...

December 23, 2015 Greetings, Christmas is upon us again, a time not only to cherish the company of loved ones, but also to celebrate and heed the Lord – to remember that Holy Night in Bethlehem when Christ was born. During this season of giving, Texas has once again come alive with an unparalleled spirit of love and fellowship. From the McAllen Police Department’s and Walgreens’ toy drive serving roughly 3,000 kids, to Fair Park’s annual Christmas in the Park event in...

With Christmas and the New Year approaching, this is a time not only to reflect on what has come to pass, but also to embolden ourselves for the upcoming year of meaningful endeavors. In 2015, we’ve taken important steps to limit government and empower the American people, and I look forward to continuing this fight for freedom in the year ahead.  Keep Texas Strong,  Ted Cruz WASHINGTON, D.C. —U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released a powerful video and comprehensive...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released the following statement on Monday’s terrorist attack in Afghanistan that killed six U.S. service members, including Michael Anthony Cinco, an airman from the Rio Grande Valley. Cinco and five other service members died. Two service members and a contractor were also injured in the attack. “Today, Heidi and I are lifting up in prayer the Cinco family and all those affected by this horrific act of terrorism – an act...

WASHINGTON, D.C. —U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released a powerful video and comprehensive review, highlighting his efforts to break the Washington Cartel and address critical issues facing the American people in the 114th Congress.  Below is a brief outline of the video, which can be watched here, and Sen. Cruz’s efforts included therein. An inclusive list of Sen. Cruz’s year fighting for freedom is available here. Breaking the Washington Cartel Delivered a speech...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rep. Mark Meadows (R-N.C.) sent a letter to Secretary of State John Kerry, requesting that the State Department revoke the Palestinian Liberation Organization’s (PLO) waiver to maintain an office in Washington, D.C. The letter, signed by 32 members of Congress, cites Palestinian Media Watch (PMW) reports that the PLO funds terrorism by paying “salaries” to Palestinians who are put in Israeli jails as a way of...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today announced new staff roles in his Senate D.C. office, effective immediately. He has named Steve Chartan legislative director and promoted Alec Aramanda to deputy legislative director. Following is brief background: Steve Chartan, Legislative Director: Chartan most recently served as executive director of the House Freedom Caucus (HFC). Under the chairmanship of Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), he led the organization as its top strategist....

December 18, 2015 Greetings, This week, we witnessed the Washington Cartel in action yet again – working for big businesses and lobbyists, rather than the American people – this time in the form of a  $1.1 trillion, 2,000-plus page spending bill. This big-government bill demonstrates that we have a government of the lobbyist, by the lobbyist, and for the lobbyist. There is profound disappointment among the American people because we keep winning elections, and then we keep...

WASHINGTON, D.C. —U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today voted against the $1.1 trillion, 2,000-plus page spending bill that was passed by the U.S. House at approximately 9:30 a.m. today and subsequently rammed through the Senate after being hastily merged with tax extender provisions.  Following the bill’s passage in the Senate, Sen. Cruz said, “What we’ve seen in Congress today is profoundly disappointing. This spending bill does not honor the promises we made to the...