Ted Cruz
American politician (born 1970)
Photo: U.S. Senate Photographic Studio, Public domain (Wikimedia Commons, cropped)
- Oct 3
Trump rallies in Mobile, Alabama five weeks ahead of congressional midterms
President Donald Trump spoke at the University of South Alabama on Friday night, promoting his economic record as Republicans campaign to defend their House and Senate majorities.
- Sep 29
US Senate passes Protect College Sports Act in 77-22 vote to regulate transfers and NIL
The US Senate voted 77-22 to approve the Protect College Sports Act, establishing federal limits on athlete transfers, capping conference sizes, and granting the NCAA limited antitrust protection.
- Aug 18
Disney and ABC sue the FCC to block early broadcast license reviews for eight stations
The Walt Disney Company and ABC filed a First Amendment lawsuit in Washington federal court to halt Federal Communications Commission proceedings that demand early license renewals for eight network-owned television stations.
- Jul 23
US Senate panel advances bill that could ban Mercedes sales over Chinese ownership ties
The Senate Commerce Committee approved bipartisan legislation that would bar connected vehicles from manufacturers with more than 15% Chinese ownership, putting Mercedes-Benz in the crosshairs due to stakes held by BAIC and Geely's founder.
- Jul 3
Olivia Wilde's 'The Invite' earns rave reviews as a razor-sharp sex comedy
Olivia Wilde returns to directing with The Invite, a bawdy dinner-party farce starring Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz, and Edward Norton that critics are calling one of the films of the year.
- Jun 19
Trump signs interim Iran peace accord at Versailles, but Republican fury and Hezbollah victory claims cloud deal
President Trump signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran at Versailles, halting military operations and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The interim accord triggered immediate criticism from Republicans and was hailed by Hezbollah as a 'great victory'.
- Jun 2
Trump backs off $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund after GOP rebellion and court order
President Trump is reconsidering a controversial $1.776 billion fund to compensate his allies after facing fierce opposition from his own party and a federal court order temporarily halting the program.