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How the Republican midterm defeat reshapes the presidential succession battle - analysis

Until now, Vance's position as vice president has given him a significant advantage. He was widely seen as Trump's heir apparent, the person best positioned to secure the president's endorsement.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance, second lady Usha Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio attend the arrival ceremony of Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 28, 2026.
US Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) walks on stage at the Republican National Midterm Convention in Dallas, Texas, US, September 10, 2026.

Ted Cruz says he believes El-Sayed is member of Muslim Brotherhood, claims he lied about ties

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Christian Conference in Jerusalem, on April 27, 2025

Netanyahu to visit Texas during upcoming US trip for UN General Assembly

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) speaks during a BBQ fundraiser for Iowa Republican U.S. Senate candidate, Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) at the Horizon Events Center on August 29, 2026 in Clive, Iowa.

Sen. Ted Cruz says 'unequivocal yes' to Trump’s 'mission accomplished' claim on Iran


It's time end funding to USAID - opinion

Sen. Ted Cruz has claimed that USAID secretly transferred hundreds of millions of dollars to Hamas, directly enabling the terror group’s military build-up ahead of the October 7 attack.

 THE USAID building in Washington: Reports indicate that humanitarian aid funds intended for rebuilding Gaza’s infrastructure have also benefited groups tied to Hamas, the writer notes.

Does New Zealand's foreign policy betray Western values? - opinion

Beyond US Senator Ted Cruz's recent criticism, New Zealand's UN voting record, stance on Israel, and diplomatic choices reveal a concerning shift away from traditional Western democratic values.

 NEW ZEALAND’S Foreign Minister Winston Peters addresses the UN General Assembly, last September. New Zealand’s foreign policy, particularly its stance on Israel, is not just a matter of local politics or a passing disagreement.

A grant to study Hebrew is ‘woke DEI,’ Ted Cruz says

A study of Hebrew grammar's noun genders was flagged as "woke" in Senator Cruz's new database of federal grants, one of seven Israel-linked projects targeted despite his strong support for Israel.

 Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, speaks at the Republican Jewish Coalition conference in Las Vegas, Nov. 5 2021.

Ted Cruz: Biden admin. poured 'millions of dollars' into Hamas

“They secretly poured literally uncountable hundreds of millions of dollars toward Hamas, including tens of millions of cash they could never account for,” Cruz said. 

 US SENATOR Ted Cruz speaks at an event in Phoenix last month. Last week, he introduced a proposed amendment setting limitations of three two-year terms for members of the House and two six-year terms for the Senate, the writer notes.

'Showering cash on Iran': Ted Cruz claims Biden, Blinken funded Hamas massacre

Cruz also claimed that the White House was essentially telling Israel "not to kill the terrorists."

 US Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) speaks alongside House Republican impeachment managers and other Senate Republicans during a press conference on the impeachment of U.S. Secretary of Department of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, April 16, 2024.

US envoy nominee: I’ll do everything to extradite Ahlam Tamimi

The US has pushed for her extradition given that two of the victims of the attack which took place at the Sbarro pizza restaurant were American citizens.

 AHLAM TAMIMI, sentenced to 16 life terms for involvement in the suicide bombing attack on the Sbarro pizzeria in Jerusalem in 2001, hugs her father who came to greet her at Amman airport in 2011 following her release from prison in Israel.

US Republicans defend Trump by attacking criminal justice system

Most Republicans have trained their invective on Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, accusing the prosecutor of mounting a politically motivated investigation.

 US President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, US, November 13, 2020

Ted Cruz decries possible Iran deal revival: 'Ayatollah wants death to Israel'

“A year ago, [US President] Joe Biden gave Afghanistan to the Taliban,” said Cruz. “Now he intends to give a nuclear arsenal to Iran.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei meets with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (not pictured), in Tehran, Iran July 19, 2022.

New IRS will have 'more soldiers than the entire Israeli army' - Sen. Kennedy

The Inflation Reduction Act is still awaiting a vote in the House of Representatives. Senator Kennedy is not the only member of the GOP to raise concerns about the bill.

 US Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) departs the Senate floor following a vote to proceed to the Inflation Reduction Act on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US August 6, 2022.

Welcome to Crazytown, USA! - opinion

What they haven’t and will never be able to take away because of our God-given second amendment rights – are guns. Lots and lots of guns. All redeemable for the right number of tickets.

Former Republican US presidential candidate Senator Ted Cruz speaks during the third night of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. July 20, 2016