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Federal regulators ask Ted Cruz’s campaign to explain $593,00 in oddly timed small donations

The unitemized donations flowed in after the November election — something a watchdog group said raises red flags.

by Sanford Nowlin April 3, 2025May 30, 2025

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Ted Cruz aims to shut down ‘woke’ science grants for cancer research, car safety, student participation

Texas senator claims the National Science Foundation is using grants to fund ‘neo-Marxist class warfare propaganda.’

by Sanford Nowlin February 24, 2025May 29, 2025

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Federal Election Commission clears Ted Cruz in complaint over controversial podcast deal

Watchdog groups alleged Cruz broke the law by directing iHeartMedia to flow syndication money into a PAC supporting his reelection.

by Sanford Nowlin February 21, 2025June 9, 2025

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Texas Democrat Colin Allred falls short of taking Ted Cruz’s Senate seat

If Allred had beat Cruz, he would have been the first Dem to win a statewide seat in Texas since 1994.

by Sanford Nowlin November 5, 2024November 16, 2024

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Feds demand Ted Cruz’s campaign explain $1 million in potentially illegal donations

In a new letter, regulators included a 97-page list of individual contributions the campaign must either explain or return.

by Sanford Nowlin November 4, 2024April 3, 2025

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Why has Ted Cruz’s campaign spent thousands of bucks at beauty salons?

The $9,000 in salon expenditures could run afoul of federal rules banning personal use of campaign cash.

by Sanford Nowlin November 2, 2024May 23, 2025

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is big mad at Tucker Carlson.

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Assclown Alert: Playing dumb about abortion bans with U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz

Cruz is trying to stay mum about abortion amid a tight race, but a court filing shows just how extreme his views are.

by Sanford Nowlin October 29, 2024March 25, 2025

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In complaint, Ted Cruz says Democrats broke campaign finance laws to help Colin Allred

Cruz alleged that national Democrats illegally exceeded contribution limits when it spent more than $10 million for television ads in Texas benefiting Allred campaign.

by Matthew Choi, The Texas Tribune October 27, 2024November 5, 2024

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New poll: Ted Cruz, Colin Allred locked in dead heat as election approaches

The survey shows Allred has gained 3 points on his rival since September.

by Sanford Nowlin October 23, 2024November 7, 2024

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Desperate U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz blubbers for bucks during Fox News appearance

‘This guy is absolutely flailing,’ former Cruz rival Beto O’Rourke said of the performance.

by Sanford Nowlin October 18, 2024November 14, 2024

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DNC drops six-figure ad buy urging Texas Latinos to vote out Ted Cruz

The ads will run in major markets including San Antonio, Austin, Dallas and El Paso as polls show a tight race.

by Sanford Nowlin October 17, 2024December 3, 2024

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Colin Allred lands jabs during Tuesday’s debate with Ted Cruz

Neither candidate mentioned climate change or the Uvalde school shooting.

by Kevin Sanchez October 16, 2024October 20, 2024

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Internal Republican memo warns Ted Cruz’s campaign may be in trouble

The memo states that Cruz’s lead on challenger Colin Allred has slipped to one point, and the senator’s popularity is barely above water.

by Sanford Nowlin October 14, 2024November 3, 2024

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Ted Cruz’s presidential campaign tells feds it won’t explain its plans for leftover cash

Cruz ran for president in 2016, but that campaign’s treasurer declined to tell regulators how it will spend leftover money.

by Sanford Nowlin October 9, 2024April 3, 2025

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Eighteen of Texas’ current congressional candidates are election deniers

Fifteen were among the Texas Republicans who voted against certifying Joe Biden’s legitimate 2020 win.

by Sanford Nowlin October 7, 2024April 1, 2025

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Facing a tight race, Ted Cruz goes quiet on abortion

As abortion and other reproductive rights loom over the election, Cruz has largely been unwilling to clarify his stances.

by Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune October 7, 2024November 1, 2024

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U.S. Rep. Colin Allred looks to turn Republicans against rival Ted Cruz

Former congressman Adam Kinzinger is leading newly formed Republicans for Allred group.

by Sanford Nowlin October 4, 2024October 12, 2024

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Colin Allred narrows gap in Texas Senate race, but can he win?

The Democratic congressman is polling closer to Sen. Ted Cruz in his challenge this year, and independent race rankers are noticing.

by Matthew Choi, The Texas Tribune October 4, 2024October 17, 2024

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New polls showing tight race between Ted Cruz and Colin Allred

Recent polls show Cruz is having trouble topping 50% support.

by Sanford Nowlin September 16, 2024November 7, 2024

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Russian captive’s father blasts Ted Cruz in ad endorsing Colin Allred

Joey Reed said the Texas senator did not do enough to free his son, a Marine, who was held in Russia for three years until he was released in 2022.

by Matthew Choi, The Texas Tribune September 12, 2024September 17, 2024