Ted Cruz
December 9th, 2019
Last week, U.S. I appeared on the House Freedom Caucus podcast hosted by Rep. Jody Hice (R-Ga.) and ‘Louder with Crowder' with Steven Crowder, where I discussed the pattern of political censorship and bias from Big Tech, the...
December 3rd, 2019
Yesterday I issued the following statement applauding the Senate's confirmation of Dan Brouillette to be U.S. Secretary of Energy.
November 26th, 2019
Iranian officials took unprecedented action to silence and oppress the Iranian people – unleashing security forces and shutting down the Internet to hide police brutality – after widespread protests broke out against to the...
November 18th, 2019
As member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, I along with Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), introduced a bill last week that would require the administration to revoke civil nuclear waivers...
November 14th, 2019
As member of the Joint Economic Committee, on Wednesday I participated in a hearing with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. There, I questioned Chairman Powell on a number of issues including the devastating...
November 11th, 2019
This Veterans Day, Texans and Americans across our great nation will unite to honor and recognize our veterans for the brave and selfless sacrifices they have made for our country. To each and every one of the dedicated men...
November 7th, 2019
In the span of a single lifetime, we have seen space go from an uninhabited void or scientific novelty to an integral part of daily lives as a result of American innovation and ingenuity. As chairman of the Aviation and...
November 4th, 2019
I recently sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative, Ambassador Robert Lighthizer, urging him to remove language in U.S. trade agreements similar to Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which provides "near -...
October 29th, 2019
Along with Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), Reps. Kevin Brady (R-Texas) and Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas), I recently sent a letter to Acting FEMA Administrator Peter Gaynor requesting FEMA's swift approval of the City of Houston's new...
October 25th, 2019
Iran and its proxies have the blood of thousands of Americans on their hands, including the 241 men and women of the Armed Forces killed on October 23, 1983. We honor their sacrifice by remembering their service, and...
December 6th, 2019
I am grateful for HUD allocating these funds, which will not only help Texans in the aftermath of these floods, but also help our local communities better prepare for natural disasters down the road. Today's announcement is...
November 27th, 2019
Yesterday I issued the following statement in advance of Thanksgiving Day.
November 22nd, 2019
Water supply is crucial to the future of Texas. Unfortunately, Texas water interests have faced uncertainty due to overly burdensome federal regulation. With this bill, water agencies who supply water to Texas will now have...
November 15th, 2019
I have always described Turkey as an ally - a deeply problematic ally, but an ally nonetheless, in a very troubled region of the world.
November 13th, 2019
Earlier this year the U.S. Senate passed our Resolution recognizing the achievements of Bolivia's first indigenous president, but also warning about unchecked power and the dismantling of democratic institutions. We also...
November 8th, 2019
As member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, I, along with Sens. Edward Markey (D-Mass.), and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) introduced a resolution calling on the Cambodian government, led by Prime Minister Hun Sen, to allow...
November 6th, 2019
Today's hearing is about building the kind of workforce that ensures NASA and the diverse group of partners we return to space exploration has the skilled base of people it needs to be successful now and in the future. That...
November 1st, 2019
This week, under pressure from German Chancellor Merkel, Denmark announced they'll allow the construction of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline through their territorial waters. This move clears the way for Putin and Merkel to...
October 28th, 2019
Today, there is less evil in the world as a result of the successful military operation to eliminate the leader of ISIS, ordered by President Trump and carried out by our brave men and women in uniform. The operation is a...
October 24th, 2019
On Wednesday I applauded the courage of Shaquille O'Neal and Quentin Tarantino, who this week stood up against the Chinese Communist Party's efforts to censor the American people.