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

Cruz agreed “unequivocally” that the president’s military objectives had been achieved, saying the US has eliminated Iran’s ballistic missiles and drone capabilities, air force, navy, and leadership.

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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.
A supporter of opposition leader Maria Corina Machado’s Vente Venezuela wears a Venezuelan flag during a rally marking the two-year anniversary of presidential elections, which authorities said Nicolas Maduro won, in Caracas, Venezuela, July 28, 2026.

Seven months after Trump intervention, US senators seek Venezuela elections

"The people of Venezuela deserve free, fair, and transparent elections, and it is vital to the national security interests of the United States that those elections occur expeditiously," Cruz said.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with US Republican Senator Tom Cotton in Washington, July 29, 2026.

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with US Senators Cotton, Fetterman during visit to Washington

"You’ve been a great, great friend of Israel, none better," Netanyahu told Cotton. "And I know you’re a champion of the Israel-American alliance, which enhances the security of both our countries."

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National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir gestures on the day the Supreme Court hears a petition seeking to force the prime minister to oust him, in Jerusalem.

Agents of chaos are reshaping a world beyond post–World War II norms - opinion

Agents of chaos should be the ones who are given no quarter by the public whenever the opportunity arises.

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AOC recalls Capitol siege, opens up about experience with sexual assault

Ocasio-Cortez recorded an Instagram live post condemning the Capitol siege and calls from Republican lawmakers to move past the event - likening the strategy to those used by abusive partners.

FEBRUARY 2, 2021ByZACHARY KEYSER
U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) walks through the U.S. Capitol, before the signature of the article of impeachment against U.S. President Donald Trump, in Washington, U.S. January 13, 2021

Ted Cruz: Reestablishing Iran deal may pose security threat to Israel

Cruz spoke about his belief that the negotiations regarding the Iran nuclear deal, which the United States had withdrawn from in 2018 under the Trump administration

JANUARY 21, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Senator Ted Cruz: Boycotts and other attacks on the livelihood of Jews have been part of antisemitism for centuries.

Marriott, BlueCross pause donations to lawmakers who undermined election

A handful of Republican senators and over 100 Republican members of congress voted against the certification on Wednesday, when the certification resumed after the riots.

JANUARY 10, 2021ByREUTERS
The ceremonial swearing in of Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) in the Old Senate Chambers at the U.S. Capitol, January 3rd, 2019.

AOC calls for Ted Cruz to resign following Capitol riots

The Saturday before the riot, Cruz said he would spearhead a drive by nearly a dozen Republican senators to challenge Biden’s victory at the Electoral College vote confirmation event on January 6.

JANUARY 10, 2021ByZACHARY KEYSER
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is seen at a census outreach event ahead of the census deadline in The Bronx, New York City, US September 19, 2020

US Senator Cruz joins Republican block objecting to Biden's victory

The Republicans join Senator Josh Hawley, who earlier this week became the first sitting member of the Senate to announce he would challenge the election result.

JANUARY 3, 2021ByREUTERS
The ceremonial swearing in of Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) in the Old Senate Chambers at the U.S. Capitol, January 3rd, 2019.

Sen. Cruz reintroduces act to designate Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist group

"Since the founding of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, Brotherhood-affiliated groups have consistently preached and incited hatred against Christians, Jews and other Muslims" – Sen. Jim Inhofe.

DECEMBER 3, 2020ByEVE YOUNG, REUTERS
Senator Ted Cruz: Boycotts and other attacks on the livelihood of Jews have been part of antisemitism for centuries.

Ted Cruz: Antisemitism on far Left will be ‘in ascension’ if Biden wins

Texas senator lauds UAE, Bahrain normalization as ‘fruit’ of US embassy move to Jerusalem, withdrawal from Iran nuclear deal.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020ByJEREMY SHARON
Senator Ted Cruz: Boycotts and other attacks on the livelihood of Jews have been part of antisemitism for centuries.

China trades sanctions with US in row over Uighur Muslim

The sanctions targeted Senators Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio.

JULY 13, 2020ByREUTERS
Senator Ted Cruz: Boycotts and other attacks on the livelihood of Jews have been part of antisemitism for centuries.

Former Trump 2016 Republican rival Carly Fiorina to back Biden

While Trump insulted a number of his 16 Republican rivals in the 2016 presidential campaign, Fiorina was the target of what was arguably one of the nastiest swipes.

JUNE 26, 2020ByREUTERS
Ted Cruz holds a campaign rally to announce Carly Fiorina as his running mate in Indianapolis, Indiana, April 27, 2016.

Ted Cruz, Tom Cotton: Trump should support annexation

Seven GOP senators say Trump peace plan will reverse "Obama-Biden legacy."

JUNE 24, 2020ByLAHAV HARKOV
Senators Ted Cruz and Lindsey Graham at the King David Hotel ahead of the opening of the US embassy in Jerusalem