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

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

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Ethics complaint accuses U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of accepting gifts from San Antonio-based iHeartRadio

The filing alleges Cruz may have violated a federal ban on lawmakers taking gifts from lobbyists by accepting free production and marketing for his podcast.

by Sanford Nowlin December 1, 2022March 22, 2024

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

Ethics complaint accuses U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of accepting gifts from San Antonio-based iHeartRadio