Sen. Ted Cruz’s campaign says it will return tens of thousands in illegal donations

The GOP senator’s campaign made the promise after federal regulators asked it to explain suspicious contributions by 45 individuals.

by Sanford Nowlin August 14, 2024February 13, 2025

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Feds ask Ted Cruz’s campaign to explain dozens of illegal donations it received

A letter from the Federal Election Commission raises concerns that dozens of donors to the Texas Republican exceeded federal legal limits.

by Sanford Nowlin August 8, 2024November 4, 2024

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Colin Allred keeps Kamala Harris at arms length as he makes a play for the center

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, who is facing off against Allred in his reelection campaign, has worked to tie Allred to Harris’ political record.

by James Barragán, The Texas Tribune August 2, 2024September 8, 2024

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Nearly all funds paid to Ted Cruz-tied PAC through podcast deal have gone to his reelection bid

So far, San Antonio-based iHeartMedia has funneled $786,000 into a Cruz-tied fundraising entity as part of its deal to distribute the senator’s podcast.

by Sanford Nowlin August 1, 2024January 4, 2025

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Allred and Texas Dems bundle resources across the ballot

The statewide Democratic project will allow candidates across the ballot to share data and coordinate on grassroots operations.

by Matthew Choi, The Texas Tribune July 24, 2024March 5, 2025

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Immigration is taking center stage in Texas’ Senate race. Here’s what Colin Allred’s and Ted Cruz’s records show.

Poll after poll shows Texas voters rank immigration and the border as the most pressing issues.

by Jasper Scherer, The Texas Tribune July 17, 2024September 20, 2024

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Allred outraises Cruz in latest quarter, but Cruz has more cash on hand

Cruz now has a cash advantage, with $12.1 million cash on hand compared to Allred’s $10.4 million.

by Isaac Yu, The Texas Tribune July 16, 2024August 22, 2024

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Ted Cruz tries to tweet about Hurricane Beryl, gets trolled over his Cancun trip

Once again, social media users skewered Cruz for fleeing the country during 2021’s Winter Storm Uri.

by Sanford Nowlin July 8, 2024October 9, 2024

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Feds ask Ted Cruz reelection committee to explain illegal donation it received

The letter comes as Cruz faces scrutiny over a podcast deal that’d dumped $786,000 into a super PAC dedicated to his reelection.

by Sanford Nowlin July 2, 2024October 4, 2024

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Casino magnate Miriam Adelson gives pro-Ted Cruz super PAC $1 million

The donation from Adelson, also the owner of the Dallas Mavericks, was the largest single contribution in May to the Truth and Courage PAC, a super PAC supporting Cruz’s reelection.

by Sanford Nowlin June 21, 2024September 1, 2024

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San Antonio’s iHeartMedia gave another $156,000 to Ted Cruz-linked super PAC

To date, the controversial arrangement has pumped $786,000 into a super PAC whose primary goal is to see Cruz is reelected.

by Sanford Nowlin June 20, 2024February 15, 2025

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New Texas Democratic group hopes to pump millions into neglected party infrastructure

The new outfit is hoping that its long-term plan will eventually help Democrats become more competitive in statewide races.

by Jasper Scherer, The Texas Tribune June 6, 2024August 2, 2024

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Texas’ two senators near top of the list for taking money from fossil fuel industry

Together, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz have raked in $9.7 million in fossil-fuel industry contributions since 1990, a new report shows.

by Sanford Nowlin June 5, 2024June 27, 2025

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After overlooking O’Rourke, national Democrats show early confidence in Allred

Six years after Beto O’Rourke nearly toppled Ted Cruz, Democrats outside Texas are expressing confidence in Colin Allred’s 2024 challenge.

by Matthew Choi, The Texas Tribune June 4, 2024July 16, 2024

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Cash Grab: Ted Cruz’s podcast deal doesn’t pass the smell test

Despite concerns the Texas firebrand is skirting federal campaign finance laws, experts said the Federal Election Commission is unlikely to take action.

by Sanford Nowlin May 15, 2024April 21, 2025

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Elections regulator hearing complaint about Ted Cruz has yard sign for senator’s campaign

The Federal Election Commission is expected to rule on a complaint accusing Cruz of violating elections rules with his podcast distribution deal.

by Sanford Nowlin May 1, 2024October 8, 2024

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Ted Cruz’s proposal to let members of Congress skip airport security hits roadblock

A colleague objected to the measure being tacked onto an FAA reauthorization bill.

by Sanford Nowlin April 29, 2024September 18, 2024

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Ted Cruz could face IRS issues over podcast deal

Cruz has said he’s paid nothing for his podcast, but experts said he’s still a beneficiary of the money radio company iHeartMedia pumps into a super PAC connected to the senator.

by Sanford Nowlin April 24, 2024September 9, 2024

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Sen. Ted Cruz hit with another federal complaint over his podcast deal

The new complaint, which follows a separate filing last week, accuses Cruz of violating the federal ban on honoraria for senators who give speeches.

by Sanford Nowlin April 17, 2024April 21, 2025

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Ted Cruz seeks 3-month extension for filing report that may include details of podcast deal

The Texas Republican, who faces scrutiny over a lucrative distribution deal for his podcast, asked to push back his filing date from May 15 to Aug. 13.

by Sanford Nowlin April 17, 2024April 21, 2025