Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz

United States United StatespoliticianMaleb. 19703.8Global Dominance: 0.21%

Ted Cruz is a Republican Senator from Texas, known for his conservative positions and as a prominent figure in national politics. He has served in the Senate since 2013 and was a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination in 2016. Cruz has been vocal on various issues, including healthcare, immigration, and energy policy. Recently, he was in the news for discussing the investigation into a fatal collision between an Army helicopter and a passenger jet near Washington, D.C., where he noted that the helicopter's surveillance technology was reportedly turned off at the time of the incident.

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Ted Cruz criticized Trump for receiving bad advice on Iran, stating that giving money to theocratic regimes is a bad idea.

Trump faces fresh bipartisan criticism on Iran deal as Vance hails peace talks | US-Israel war on Iran
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-21
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Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, has questioned the concessions offered to Tehran.

Trump Iran deal divides Republicans as GOP hawks question concessions
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-06-21
5.0

I told Milton I had earlier seen Texas senator Ted Cruz speaking at the local Republican Party convention.

A few Uber journeys and I get the impression of a ‘World Cup of the rich’ – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-06-20
7.0

Ted Cruz is a Senator from Texas who expressed skepticism about the Iran deal.

Republikaner gespalten über Trumps Deal
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-06-20
5.0

Ted Cruz warned that offering billions to a hostile theocratic regime is never a good idea.

Strategia Trump: de ce „înfrângerea" de la Versailles ar putea fi, de fapt, o mutare de geniu
Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2026-06-20
3.0

Vance was later asked by Douthat what he would tell more hawkish GOP figures like Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas.

JD Vance defends Iran deal and challenges Israeli critics to name a plan
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-06-20
5.0

Cruz expressed concern that the president is receiving bad advice regarding the agreement.

גיבור פוליטי או אחראי לכניעה: ההימור של ואנס
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-06-19
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Senator Ted Cruz introduced the 'Review of Bilateral Relations between the United States and Tanzania Act'.

US Senate advances Tanzania bill with emphasis on reforms
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-06-19
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Ted Cruz urged Trump not to give Iran cash to rebuild and become a threat to the USA.

ΗΠΑ: Ομοβροντία Ρεπουμπλικανών κατά της συμφωνίας με το Ιράν
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2026-06-19
3.0

Sen. Ted Cruz offered some of the sharpest criticism among lawmakers regarding the Iran deal.

Bipartisan lawmakers slam Trump Iran deal as giving Tehran too much
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-06-19
2.0

Ted Cruz is a Texas senator who expressed the political anger of Republican senators towards Trump.

This ‘absurd’ Trump plan was a step too far – even for his party
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-03
5.0

Ted Cruz criticizes the impending agreement with Iran as a disastrous mistake.

Το ξεκούρδιστο πορτοκάλι | Η ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΗ
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2026-06-01
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Senator Ted Cruz has introduced a bill aimed at compelling the State Department to officially designate the Polisario Front as a terrorist organization.

Sahel Security: Washington Considers Designating the Polisario Front as a Terrorist Organization | Region
Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·LiberiaLiberia· 2026-06-01
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Ted Cruz, a Republican Senator, commented on the Texas Senate race, emphasizing cultural issues.

A populist will win the Texas Senate race. The question is, which one?
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-05-31
5.0

Senator Ted Cruz was notably muted in his congratulations to the new candidate.

Trump’s midterm endorsement streak now stands at 118-0 – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-05-29
5.0

Ted Cruz is another US Senator who introduced the proposed Reassessing the United States–Tanzania Bilateral Relationship Act.

What Tanzania-US legislators’ wrangle means for diplomacy
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-05-28
7.0

Ted Cruz is a GOP Senator who commented on the upcoming general election in Texas.

Breaking down Democrats’ chances to beat Ken Paxton in Texas
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-05-27
5.0

Sen. Ted Cruz is advocating for the U.S. to recognize Somaliland as an independent state.

Iran 'deeply threatened' by Somaliland's potential as US, Israel foothold
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-05-27
8.0

Ted Cruz has opposed the preliminary terms of the agreement with Iran, viewing it as a mistake.

Động lực thúc đẩy Mỹ - Iran theo đuổi đàm phán
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2026-05-27
4.0

Ted Cruz won the Senate election in Texas against Beto O'Rourke in 2018.

Ken Paxton gewinnt Vorwahl in Texas
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-05-27
6.0

Colin Allred mounted a failed bid to unseat Ted Cruz in 2024.

Former Rep Colin Allred wins hotly contested Texas House primary runoff
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-05-27
5.0

Chip Roy is a former chief of staff to conservative Sen. Ted Cruz.

Mayes Middleton wins Texas GOP attorney general runoff over Chip Roy
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-05-27
6.0

Sen. Ted Cruz is referenced as a conservative figure associated with Chip Roy.

Trump-backed Paxton takes on Sen. Cornyn in GOP US Senate primary runoff
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-05-27
5.0

Sen. Ted Cruz said on his podcast recently that it is 'fair to expect John’s going to be less than thrilled' if he loses reelection.

John Cornyn’s defeat raises a new question: Will he join the Senate Republicans rebelling against Trump?
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-05-27
5.0

Cruz filmed Quaid sitting next to Trump and persuaded the actor to reprise his role as Ronald Reagan in a 2024 reverential biopic.

From ‘peace president’ to Operation Epic Fury: Donald Trump’s road to war | Donald Trump
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-03-08
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Sen. Ted Cruz endorsed Toth after he reportedly got into a tiff with Crenshaw at the airport.

Dan Crenshaw toppled in Texas GOP primary, testing MAGA clout in heated primary
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-03-04
6.0

US Sen. Ted Cruz, who endorsed Toth and appeared in a super PAC ad backing the challenger.

Texas Rep. Steve Toth will defeat GOP Rep. Dan Crenshaw in primary upset, CNN projects
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-03-04
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