Ted Cruz

Phil Robertson, the patriarch of the Robertson family and co-founder of Duck Commander, has died at the age of 79. What Happened: On Monday, Robertson's family confirmed his passing in a heartfelt statement on Facebook, writing, "We celebrate today that our father, husband and grandfather, Phil...

As U.S. Treasury yields spike alongside falling equities and a weakening dollar, investor Chamath Palihapitiya puts the blame squarely on the media and the political establishment. What Happened: On Wednesday, in a post on X, Palihapitiya, while talking about the rising yields and renewed...

The Senate has passed a bill aimed at removing federal taxes on tips, marking a key victory for President Donald Trump and his administration’s agenda. What Happened: The Senate approved a bill on Tuesday that aims to remove federal taxes on tips, as reported by The Hill. This...

Vice President JD Vance has a huge lead over other possible contenders for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination according to a new poll. What Happened: A survey conducted by J.L. Partners reveals that 46% of registered Republicans support Vance as the successor to President Donald Trump. No...

Billionaire hedge-fund boss Bill Ackman hailed Sen. Ted Cruz's proposal to give every newborn American a $1,000 investment account, posting on X: "I have been a fan of this idea for years. It is great to see it finally happening." What Happened: Ackman's praise followed Cruz's CNBC clip touting the...

President Donald Trump‘s proposed millionaire tax, which aims to increase the tax rate on income over $2.5 million, is being seen as largely symbolic and unlikely to significantly impact revenue or inequality by experts. What Happened: Howard Gleckman, from the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy ...

President Donald Trump is expected to soon sign into law the “Take It Down Act,” a sweeping bipartisan measure that targets the spread of nonconsensual, sexually explicit deepfake images and videos online. What Happened: On Monday, the House overwhelmingly passed the “Take It Down...

Republican senators have voiced their apprehensions about the potential political fallout of President Donald Trump‘s ongoing trade war on the GOP’s prospects in the 2026 elections. What Happened: Republican lawmakers are drawing comparisons with the 1932 and 1982 elections, where trade...

Billionaire Elon Musk broke down the positives and negatives from the growth of robots and artificial intelligence in a new interview, including a fearful projection of the potential of robots taking over the world in an interview with Sen. Ted Cruz. Growth of AI, Robots: Musk had plenty of answers...

First Lady Melania Trump used her first major public appearance to call for stronger protections against online abuse, advocating for legislation targeting deepfake and revenge pornography while criticizing Democrats for their absence at the discussion. What Happened: Speaking at a Capitol Hill...

Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG)(NASDAQ:GOOGL) owned search giant Google is the latest tech company to donate to Donald Trump's inauguration fund ahead of the highly anticipated Jan. 20 event. What Happened: Google announced a $1 million donation to Trump's inauguration, joining the ranks of Meta...

Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) anticipated the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) department to yield “good results” but warned that Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy would have their work cut out. What happened: During a podcast with Ben Ferguson, Cruz said he was...

Global superstar Beyoncé is set to appear alongside Vice President Kamala Harris at a campaign rally in Houston, Texas, Friday night as the presidential candidate enters the final stretch ahead of the 2024 election. What Happened: Reports of Beyoncé performing or appearing at the Democratic...

In a recent development, GOP vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance (Ohio) has been echoing a discredited claim about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio. The senator alleged that these immigrants are abducting and eating pets, a claim that has been reportedly debunked, as reported by The Hill...

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) praised Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter, calling it a significant move for free speech, amidst increasing crackdowns by governments. What Happened: On Thursday, Cruz expressed his views on the recent developments surrounding Musk’s social media platform, X,...