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07/26/2024

Happy National Intern Day!

My staff and I are always grateful for the countless ways our interns go above and beyond every day to support our mission to serve 30 million Texans.

07/25/2024

WATCH: Sen. Ted Cruz fights for bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act on Senate floor

LIVE - July 25, 2024

07/25/2024

Kamala Harris perfectly encapsulates where the Democrat party is right now.

She was with Joe Biden every step of the way as he pushed policies that destroyed America.

Biden appointed her as "Border Czar" and we saw 11 MILLION illegal aliens to flood into our country.

Now Democrats and their media enablers are feverishly working to erase history and deny her role in this catastrophe.

07/25/2024

Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to the joint session of Congress today was Churchillian.

He understands the gravity of the war in Israel, the existential threat to our Israeli allies, and the staggering risks posed to American national security.

The same terrorists who hate Jews also hate Christians.

I am proud to stand unequivocally with Israel — they have the right and indeed the obligation to defend their citizens. The US should support Israel as they utterly eradicate Hamas, for as long as it takes.

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07/25/2024

Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to the joint session of Congress today was Churchillian.

He understands the gravity of the war in Israel, the existential threat to our Israeli allies, and the staggering risks posed to American national security.

The same terrorists who hate Jews also hate Christians.

I am proud to stand unequivocally with Israel — they have the right and indeed the obligation to defend their citizens. The US should support Israel as they utterly eradicate Hamas, for as long as it takes.

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07/24/2024

RELEASE: Sen. Cruz Statement Standing With Israel After Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Address to Congress

07/24/2024

Israel is one of our most critical allies, and it is fighting an existential war being waged against it by Iran and the terrorists Iran controls across the Middle East.

Biden-Harris officials made a day-one decision to undermine Israel and pour resources toward Iran and its terrorist groups, including Hamas. They poured hundreds of millions of dollars into Hamas-controlled areas, which Hamas seized, and they ultimately allowed $100 billion to flow towards the Ayatollah in Iran, much of which was also funneled toward terrorism. In a very real and direct way, the Biden-Harris administration funded the October 7th terrorist attack, which was the largest one-day mass murder of Jews since the Holocaust.

Many Congressional Democrats have shamefully followed the lead of the Biden-Harris administration and actively undermined the U.S.-Israel relationship. Shamefully, many of them also boycotted Prime Minister Netanyahu’s speech today. Make no mistake: all of these actions are being done at the behest of the Democrat Party’s radical antisemitic base.

The government of Israel and Prime Minister Netanyahu have every right and indeed the obligation to defend the people of Israel. The position of the United States should be to unequivocally support Israel in its campaign to utterly eradicate Hamas.

Republicans must have the moral clarity and unity that is sorely lacking in the Democrat Party. We stand united behind our ally, Israel, and we are committed to providing Israel with the military support it needs for as long as it takes to utterly defeat Hamas.

07/24/2024

I'm headed to the House floor for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to the joint session of Congress.

I’m proud to stand with Israel.

07/24/2024

WATCH:

Just over a month after the October 7th terrorist attacks, hundreds of thousands of people marched on the National Mall in support of Israel.

It was a beautiful and peaceful event.

Today, sadly, we will see the opposite in Washington, D.C.

Thousands of Hamas supporters are here to protest Netanyahu’s speech to Congress.

They’re angry, vitriolic, and filled with hate for Israel and the Jewish people.

Now more than ever, we need to stand united with our friend and ally, Israel.

I look forward to hearing from Bibi today.

07/24/2024

Kamala Harris’s nomination for president shows she is an embodiment of the radical left.

If it weren’t for Sens. Sinema and Manchin, Democrats would eliminate the filibuster to pack the Supreme Court.

Democrats WANT to destroy the Court, because it’s the one branch of government that is daring to stand up for the Constitution.

07/23/2024

The Washington Times: Sen. Ted Cruz presses NPR on potential ties between donations, coverage

Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas wants National Public Radio to explain whether it tailored its coverage of climate change, health care and other topics to match the views of deep-pocketed donors.

07/20/2024

RELEASE: Sens. Cruz, Cornyn File Amendment Creating New Framework to Ensure Mexican Compliance with Water Treaty Obligations

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee,...

07/20/2024

I’m deeply saddened by the passing of my friend & colleague Sheila Jackson Lee.

She was a tireless advocate for Houston.

I will always cherish our friendship & the laughs we shared throughout the years.

Heidi & I offer our prayers and sincerest condolences to her family.

07/19/2024

If Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle had a shred of integrity, she would’ve resigned the day Trump was shot.

There were massive security failures that occurred.

I’ve joined my colleagues on calling for emergency hearings in the Senate Judiciary Committee to examine what went wrong.

Trump should have never even been allowed near the stage while the shooter was on the rooftop.

07/18/2024

Jocelyn Nungaray was a sweet and beautiful 12-year-old girl from my hometown of Houston, Texas.

She was sexually assaulted and murdered by two illegal aliens who should've never been in our country.

They were here because Joe Biden allowed them to be.

They were caught and released into our country.

To prevent something like this ever happening again, I introduced the Justice for Jocelyn Act.

We need to pass this important legislation into law.

07/17/2024

The Biden administration has used the federal government to suppress American energy production at the exact time when the country, and indeed the world, needs access to affordable American energy.

They have prioritized to protect the dunes sagebrush lizard — this threatens American jobs and undermines the production of energy in the Permian Basin. I call on the Senate to expeditiously take up and pass my legislation to reverse it.

Ted Cruz introduces a bill to bar the Biden administration from preferring a lizard species over oil and gas development in West Texas.

07/16/2024

RELEASE: Sens. Cruz, Cornyn File Amendment Creating New Framework to Ensure Mexican Compliance with Water Treaty Obligations

https://www.cruz.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sens-cruz-cornyn-file-amendment-creating-new-framework-to-ensure-mexican-compliance-with-water-treaty-obligations

07/16/2024

Washington Examiner: Cruz calls for major overhaul of Secret Service and DHS after Trump rally shooting

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) is calling on the heads of the Secret Service and the DHS to resign following the failed assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.

07/15/2024

Great to stop by the Montgomery County Emergency Operations Center today.

These incredible men and women are working hard to ensure that their county has the resources it needs to recover swiftly from Beryl.

07/12/2024

Jocelyn Nungaray’s death was entirely preventable.

Her brutal murder and sexual assault is why I’ve teamed up with Congressman Troy Nehls to introduce the Justice for Jocelyn Act.

I spent time with Jocelyn’s mother and grandfather this past weekend, coming up with mechanisms to prevent any family from ever having to endure this pain.

The men who murdered Jocelyn should’ve never been here in the first place.

07/11/2024

Watch: Sen. Ted Cruz Goes to Senate Floor To Fight for Delivering Weapons to Israel and Ending the Gaza Pier Stunt

LIVE - July, 2024

07/11/2024

The Senate Judiciary Committee just voted against Sarah Netburn’s nomination to be as a district judge for the influential Southern District of New York.

This is a MASSIVE victory for women EVERYWHERE.

Why?

Netburn insisted on housing a biological male serial ra**st in a women’s prison, where he committed yet another sexual offense. Today, sanity prevailed.

07/11/2024

Jocelyn Nungaray was a beautiful 12-year-old from Houston.

She was sexually assaulted and murdered by illegal aliens who were out roaming free because of Joe Biden.

I've introduced the Justice for Jocelyn Act in the Senate — we need to pass it.

Her family helped write this bill.

It would ensure that illegal aliens cannot be released into the country if detention beds are available.

07/11/2024

Every single week we're seeing innocent Americans murdered by illegal aliens.

Last month in my hometown of Houston, a beautiful 12-year-old girl, Jocelyn Nungaray, was sexually assaulted and murdered by two illegal aliens.

I am introducing the Justice for Jocelyn Act with Congressman Troy Nelhs— which was written with the help of her mother and grandfather.

It will ensure that illegal aliens must be held in custody if there are detention beds available and requires constant GPS monitoring and a 10PM - 5AM curfew for those that are released.

07/10/2024

For a very long time, San Antonians did not have a direct flight to the most convenient airport near our nation’s capital.

My newly passed FAA Reauthorization bill changes that.

The Department of Transportation needs to take swift action and approve American Airlines’ application.

American Airlines has submitted the application that will bring direct flights from San Antonio to the Washington D.C.

07/10/2024

Axios: Scoop: Ted Cruz probes tech money funding Biden AI staff

President Biden's team moved fast to react to the explosion of AI with an executive order last October. Now there's growing scrutiny on those trying to influence that work.

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WATCH: Sen. Ted Cruz fights for bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act on Senate floor

WATCH: Sen. Ted Cruz fights for bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act on Senate floor LIVE - July 25, 2024

Kamala Harris perfectly encapsulates where the Democrat party is right now. She was with Joe Biden every step of the way as he pushed policies that destroyed America. Biden appointed her as "Border Czar" and we saw 11 MILLION illegal aliens to flood into our country. Now Democrats and their media enablers are feverishly working to erase history and deny her role in this catastrophe.

I'm headed to the House floor for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to the joint session of Congress. I’m proud to stand with Israel.

WATCH: Just over a month after the October 7th terrorist attacks, hundreds of thousands of people marched on the National Mall in support of Israel. It was a beautiful and peaceful event. Today, sadly, we will see the opposite in Washington, D.C. Thousands of Hamas supporters are here to protest Netanyahu’s speech to Congress. They’re angry, vitriolic, and filled with hate for Israel and the Jewish people. Now more than ever, we need to stand united with our friend and ally, Israel. I look forward to hearing from Bibi today.

Kamala Harris’s nomination for president shows she is an embodiment of the radical left. If it weren’t for Sens. Sinema and Manchin, Democrats would eliminate the filibuster to pack the Supreme Court. Democrats WANT to destroy the Court, because it’s the one branch of government that is daring to stand up for the Constitution.

If Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle had a shred of integrity, she would’ve resigned the day Trump was shot. There were massive security failures that occurred. I’ve joined my colleagues on calling for emergency hearings in the Senate Judiciary Committee to examine what went wrong. Trump should have never even been allowed near the stage while the shooter was on the rooftop.

Jocelyn Nungaray was a sweet and beautiful 12-year-old girl from my hometown of Houston, Texas. She was sexually assaulted and murdered by two illegal aliens who should've never been in our country. They were here because Joe Biden allowed them to be. They were caught and released into our country. To prevent something like this ever happening again, I introduced the Justice for Jocelyn Act. We need to pass this important legislation into law.

Jocelyn Nungaray’s death was entirely preventable. Her brutal murder and sexual assault is why I’ve teamed up with Congressman Troy Nehls to introduce the Justice for Jocelyn Act. I spent time with Jocelyn’s mother and grandfather this past weekend, coming up with mechanisms to prevent any family from ever having to endure this pain. The men who murdered Jocelyn should’ve never been here in the first place.

Watch: Sen. Ted Cruz Goes to Senate Floor To Fight for Delivering Weapons to Israel and Ending the Gaza Pier Stunt

Watch: Sen. Ted Cruz Goes to Senate Floor To Fight for Delivering Weapons to Israel and Ending the Gaza Pier Stunt LIVE - July, 2024

The Senate Judiciary Committee just voted against Sarah Netburn’s nomination to be as a district judge for the influential Southern District of New York. This is a MASSIVE victory for women EVERYWHERE. Why? Netburn insisted on housing a biological male serial rapist in a women’s prison, where he committed yet another sexual offense. Today, sanity prevailed.

Watch: Sen. Ted Cruz Goes to Senate Floor To Fight for Delivering Weapons to Israel and Ending the Gaza Pier Stunt

Watch: Sen. Ted Cruz Goes to Senate Floor To Fight for Delivering Weapons to Israel and Ending the Gaza Pier Stunt LIVE - July, 2024

Jocelyn Nungaray was a beautiful 12-year-old from Houston. She was sexually assaulted and murdered by illegal aliens who were out roaming free because of Joe Biden. I've introduced the Justice for Jocelyn Act in the Senate — we need to pass it. Her family helped write this bill. It would ensure that illegal aliens cannot be released into the country if detention beds are available.

Every single week we're seeing innocent Americans murdered by illegal aliens. Last month in my hometown of Houston, a beautiful 12-year-old girl, Jocelyn Nungaray, was sexually assaulted and murdered by two illegal aliens. I am introducing the Justice for Jocelyn Act with Congressman Troy Nelhs— which was written with the help of her mother and grandfather. It will ensure that illegal aliens must be held in custody if there are detention beds available and requires constant GPS monitoring and a 10PM - 5AM curfew for those that are released.

Houston’s disaster response—everyone involved, from the mayor to police, fire, water and waste management, and more—are doing a tremendous job serving our city as we recover from and begin rebuilding after Beryl. We are praying for the families who lost loved ones during the storms. Continue to follow the warnings of local officials. Recovery efforts will take some time. We will get through this—we are #HoustonStrong

The TAKE IT DOWN Act has broad, bipartisan support in the Senate, with a broad coalition of advocacy groups behind it. I’m hopeful this bill will become law before the end of the year — we must protect victims who’ve been exploited.

Field Hearing: Take It Down: Ending Big Tech’s Complicity In Revenge Porn

Field Hearing: Take It Down: Ending Big Tech’s Complicity In Revenge Porn LIVE - June 26, 2024

Today, I am hosting a field hearing in Dallas on my recently introduced legislation, the TAKE IT DOWN Act. This bill will make it a crime to generate and post AI deepfakes while also forcing social media companies and websites to take down these images.

Jocelyn Nungaray was a beautiful and sweet 12-year-old girl from my hometown of Houston. She was brutally murdered by two illegal aliens who should’ve NEVER been here in the first place. Her mother Alexis and her grandfather Kelvin are incredibly strong and courageous for speaking out for Jocelyn. Houston, Texas, and America are grieving the loss of this innocent young life.

Elliston Berry was in 9th grade when she was the victim of a deepfake image. It took over 9 months for Snapchat to take the image down. Her mom asked the company multiple times to remove it — and my office made ONE phone call and the image was taken down. It shouldn’t take a sitting US Senator for this to happen. The TAKE IT DOWN Act ensures it would be removed within 48 hours.

Almost every non-consensual explicit deepfake targets a woman or young girl — and this problem is only getting worse. This is a horrific violation of privacy and is deeply hurtful to the victim. The TAKE IT DOWN Act will require companies to remove these images and federally charge the person who publishes the deepfakes.