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Ted Cruz blasts Joe Kent, Tucker Carlson, over Operation Epic Fury criticism

The senator joined CBS News show The Takeout to explain why he believes US President Donald Trump's actions against Iran were justified, countering Kent's claims to the contrary.

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US Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) moves through the Senate subway during a vote in the US Senate on a bipartisan war powers resolution aiming to stop the military campaign against Iran, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, March 4, 2026.
Tucker Carlson, former FOX News host and current host of The Tucker Carlson Show, attends a meeting with oil executives in the East Room of the White House on January 9, 2026 in Washington, DC.

GOP not ‘winning’ fight against antisemitism from figures like Tucker Carlson, Ted Cruz says

Cruz was referring to an ongoing battle within the Republican party over figures like Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens, conservative influencers who’ve spread antisemitic conspiracy theories.

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The Pentagon is shown with the Washington Monument in the background on February 28, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Pentagon, FAA to conduct testing on high-energy anti-drone laser system in New Mexico

US Deputy Transportation Secretary Steve Bradbury said the testing is necessary so the FAA can "get comfortable" with the system after a government drone was accidentally shot down by such a system.

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US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee speaks during the FOZ Ambassadors Summit in Jerusalem, December 7, 2025.

Tucker Carlson to interview Mike Huckabee, US Ambassador to Israel

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee challenged Tucker Carlson to an interview after a spat on social media, where Carlson accused the ambassador of ignoring Christians in Israel.

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US senators push for cooperation with Israel on COVID-19 research

The proposed budget would cover cooperation on technology such as artificial intelligence, sensors, monitoring devices and more.

APRIL 18, 2020ByOMRI NAHMIAS
A medical technologist tests a respiratory panel at Northwell Health Labs, where the same test will be used on the COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, after being authorized to begin semi-automated testing by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Lake Success, New York, U.S

Ted Cruz to self-quarantine after meeting coronavirus patient at CPAC

The senator said, "[I was] informed that ten days ago at CPAC I briefly interacted with an individual who is currently symptomatic and has tested positive for COVID-19."

MARCH 9, 2020ByOMRI NAHMIAS
The ceremonial swearing in of Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) in the Old Senate Chambers at the U.S. Capitol, January 3rd, 2019.

'Those who hate Jews hate Christians': A closer look at Ted Cruz

Cruz is no stranger to letting his religion influence his politics, and he often embraces the crossroads between the two.

FEBRUARY 27, 2020ByARIEL COHEN
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz

Washington reacts to recent wave of rocket attacks in Israel

"We strongly support Israel's right to defend itself and its people against acts of terror," the progressive Jewish group J Street said.

FEBRUARY 25, 2020ByOMRI NAHMIAS
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

Republican Senators urge Twitter to ban Khamenei, Zarif from the platform

A group of 4 Republican Senators sent a letter to Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey urging him to remove the twitter accounts of both Iran's supreme leader and their Foreign Minister

FEBRUARY 8, 2020ByOMRI NAHMIAS
The ceremonial swearing in of Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) in the Old Senate Chambers at the U.S. Capitol, January 3rd, 2019.

Ted Cruz: Soleimani assassination is justice for Israel, Trump tweets flag

US Senator for Texas Ted Cruz: Killing Soleimani was long-overdue justice for Israeli allies who have suffered from terrorism at the hands of Hezbollah terrorists commanded by IRGC Quds Force.

JANUARY 4, 2020ByTAMAR URIEL-BEERI, OMRI NAHMIAS
AN IMAGE of IRGC commander Qassem Soleimani.

Cruz: 'The deep state' moves against Trump policy and to save Iran deal

Sen.Ted Cruz: "... the deep state is alive and well and has circled the barricades around Washington DC and the number one objective... is to preserve the disastrous Obama Iran deal."

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019ByOMRI NAHMIAS
The ceremonial swearing in of Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) in the Old Senate Chambers at the U.S. Capitol, January 3rd, 2019.

Ted Cruz: Growth of Hezbollah in Latin America remains unchecked

‘Time for Latin America to reckon with the significant and the dangerous presence of Hezbollah in the region’

JULY 31, 2019ByOMRI NAHMIAS
Senator Ted Cruz: Boycotts and other attacks on the livelihood of Jews have been part of antisemitism for centuries.

U.S. says NO to BDS

Senator Ted Cruz and Rep. Ted Deutch spearhead the battle in Congress.

JUNE 18, 2019BySTEVE LINDE
Senator Ted Cruz and Rep. Ted Deutch

Senator Cruz to Pelosi: Pass a House resolution condemning antisemitism

"Antisemitism continues to rise, from attacks on Jewish houses of worship to street beatings in New York."

JUNE 18, 2019ByOMRI NAHMIAS
Former Republican U.S. presidential candidate Senator Ted Cruz speaks during the third night of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, July 20, 2016