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Ted Cruz’s Approval Rating Plummeted After Cancún Trip
Cruz's rating had already dropped due to his amplification of the false claims that fueled the January 6 Capitol attack.
Unrepentant About His Cancún Trip, Ted Cruz Blames Media for Publicizing It
The Texas Republican claimed the media's “Trump withdrawal” was the reason why his own story got so much coverage.
Texas Blackout Reveals Deep Impact of Environmental Racism, Aid Organizers Say
Calls are growing for Texas to join national power grids — and for a broader reckoning on environmental justice.
AOC Raised $1 Million for Struggling Texans as Cruz Handled Post-Cancún PR Mess
The Texas senator has been critical in the past of other lawmakers over their vacations and leisure time.
Ted Cruz Jets Off for Mexican Vacation While Texas Endures Unprecedented Crisis
While millions of Texans suffered without power or heat amid a pandemic, the senator whisked his family off to Cancun.
Biden Says He’s “Anxious” to See If GOP Senators “Stand Up” to Impeach Trump
Three Republican senators met in person with Trump's lawyers on Thursday night.
Only One GOP Senator Changed His Mind About Trump’s Trial After Haunting Video
Many, including Trump himself, thought Trump’s lawyers argued poorly. Still, Republicans are dead set on defending him.
AOC Says She Went Into Hiding Prior to January 6, Fearing for Her Life
On January 4, Representative Ocasio-Cortez left the Capitol to find Trump militants at her car, yelling at her.
AOC, Pelosi Say Trade Bans by Robinhood on GameStop Stocks Warrant Inquiry
Retail investors were able to increase the price of GameStop's stock after hedge funds had attempted to “short” shares.
Nixon Impeachment Witness: Cruz and Hawley Should Have No Part in Trump Trial
The former White House Counsel for Nixon said GOP senators who supported the Capitol breach “must be disqualified.”