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

Colin Allred has dropped from the U.S. Senate race to focus on winning another term in the House.

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Colin Allred outraises rival Ted Cruz in first quarter

The Allred campaign’s $9.5 million haul also exceeded what Beto O’Rourke raised during a comparable period as he took on Cruz.

by Sanford Nowlin April 16, 2024August 29, 2024

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Head of commission hearing complaint against Ted Cruz once worked for the senator

One of the groups that filed the complaint over Cruz’s controversial podcast deal said the Federal Election Commission chairman has a conflict of interest.

by Sanford Nowlin April 11, 2024October 13, 2024

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Advertiser leaves Ted Cruz’s podcast after learning money goes toward super PAC

BP America, which is based in Cruz’s hometown of Houston, said it was never informed its ad buys would benefit a super PAC working for Cruz’s reelection.

by Sanford Nowlin April 5, 2024November 4, 2024

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Super PAC backing Ted Cruz got $215,000 in revenue from San Antonio’s iHeartMedia

Although the senator has said he receives no money for recording his podcast, the media conglomerate carrying it funneled lots of cash to a PAC backing his reelection.

by Sanford Nowlin March 22, 2024October 14, 2024

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Ted Cruz demands Jen Psaki, Rachel Maddow apologize over joke about Virginia voters

‘Well, Virginia does have a border with West Virginia,’ NSNBC host Maddow quipped after Psaki said immigration ranked as Virginia voters’ top concern.

by Sanford Nowlin March 8, 2024December 20, 2024

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San Antonio state Sen. Roland Gutierrez calls Trump, Cruz ‘sons of bitches’ in speech

Gutierrez, who unsuccessfully chased the Democratic nomination to run against Ted Cruz, accused the GOP senator of breaking Texas.

by Sanford Nowlin March 6, 2024March 18, 2025

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Rep. Colin Allred wins Democratic primary to challenge Sen. Ted Cruz in Texas

Allred pulled to the front of a crowded field in which Texas Sen. Roland Gutierrez of San Antonio was his toughest competitor.

by Sanford Nowlin March 6, 2024June 4, 2024

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Ted Cruz wants law making it harder for folks to see politicians flying away to Cancun

The senator from Texas’ proposal would let lawmakers glide through airports with ‘expedited screening outside of public view.’

by Sanford Nowlin February 6, 2024February 8, 2025

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Colin Allred outraises Ted Cruz campaign at end of 2023

Allred also dominated in fundraising over state Sen. Roland Gutierrez, who had the second highest haul among the Democrats running.

by Patrick Svitek and Matthew Choi, The Texas Tribune February 2, 2024November 11, 2024

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Cruzin’ for a bruisin: Can anyone defeat Ted?

After 12 years in office, the junior senator podcasts more than he legislates. But history suggests Texans will give him six more years to talk.

by Justin Miller, The Texas Observer January 4, 2024July 17, 2024

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Ted Cruz, Chip Roy tweet more than anyone else in Congress

The two firebrands, known for their outrageous remarks, tweeted more than anyone else in their respective chambers during 2023, according to a new study.

by Sanford Nowlin December 20, 2023October 25, 2024

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Ted Cruz, John Cornyn dodge questions about Kate Cox abortion ruling

Even though the two have been outspoken abortion opponents, both refused multiple times to answer NBC News’ inquiries about the Texas Supreme Court ruling.

by Sanford Nowlin December 14, 2023March 14, 2024

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Ted Cruz’s new book Unwoke is as incoherent as it is insincere

Cruz’s disingenuous screed is packed with sensationalized, cherry-picked clickbait with which he hopes to feed the outrage machine.

by Kevin Sanchez November 22, 2023June 22, 2025

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Jimmy Kimmel says it’s an honor to be called ‘pitiful’ by Ted Cruz

Kimmel also congratulated Cruz for his new book: ‘You know, it’s very difficult to type with hooves.’

by Sanford Nowlin November 8, 2023October 18, 2024

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Texas Sen. Roland Gutierrez dresses as Ted Cruz for Halloween

Gutierrez, who’s from San Antonio, is one of at least three Democrats running to unseat Cruz in 2024.

by Sanford Nowlin November 3, 2023July 8, 2024

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Colin Allred raises more money than Ted Cruz as he looks to unseat the senator

Allred pulled in $1.7 million more than Cruz during the third quarter, election filings show.

by Sanford Nowlin October 16, 2023January 18, 2025

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Ted Cruz votes against bipartisan bill to avoid government shutdown

Cruz’s Democratic rivals seized on the vote, saying it shows he’s out of touch with working Texans.

by Sanford Nowlin September 28, 2023October 9, 2024

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U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz could face IRS issues over podcast deal

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

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

Colin Allred outraises rival Ted Cruz in first quarter

Head of commission hearing complaint against Ted Cruz once worked for the senator

Advertiser leaves Ted Cruz’s podcast after learning money goes toward super PAC

Super PAC backing Ted Cruz got $215,000 in revenue from San Antonio’s iHeartMedia

Ted Cruz demands Jen Psaki, Rachel Maddow apologize over joke about Virginia voters

San Antonio state Sen. Roland Gutierrez calls Trump, Cruz ‘sons of bitches’ in speech

Rep. Colin Allred wins Democratic primary to challenge Sen. Ted Cruz in Texas

Ted Cruz wants law making it harder for folks to see politicians flying away to Cancun

Colin Allred outraises Ted Cruz campaign at end of 2023

Cruzin’ for a bruisin: Can anyone defeat Ted?

Ted Cruz, Chip Roy tweet more than anyone else in Congress

Ted Cruz, John Cornyn dodge questions about Kate Cox abortion ruling

Ted Cruz’s new book Unwoke is as incoherent as it is insincere

Jimmy Kimmel says it’s an honor to be called ‘pitiful’ by Ted Cruz

Texas Sen. Roland Gutierrez dresses as Ted Cruz for Halloween

Colin Allred raises more money than Ted Cruz as he looks to unseat the senator

Ted Cruz votes against bipartisan bill to avoid government shutdown