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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 Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee speaks during the FOZ Ambassadors Summit in Jerusalem, December 7, 2025.
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz speaks at the Republican Jewish Coalition conference on October 31, 2025.

'F*** you, Ted': Senator Cruz, Trump clash over midterm fears, impeachment threats

Leaked recordings from two private donor meetings show the Republican Senator sharply criticizing President Trump’s tariff policies and Vice President JD Vance’s foreign policy views.

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

Ted Cruz weighs 2028 presidency run as he continues to fight right-wing antisemitism - report

Cruz has urged Republicans to rid the party of Tucker Carlson’s influence, arguing the commentator is injecting antisemitism into the movement, which Carlson has rejected.

|BySHIR PERETS
A PERSON holds a flag of Qatar and money, as protesters march to Jerusalem during an anti-government demonstration on March 19, 2025.

American Jews mark Qatar as second greatest threat to Israel, after Iran - JPPI survey reveals

The survey collected data from the JPPI’s "Voice of the Jewish People" panel, in which American Jews were surveyed on their views regarding political and religious topics.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Standard-bearer chosen, but cracks widen

Trump accepts GOP presidential nomination • Cruz refuses to endorse him.

JULY 22, 2016ByMICHAEL WILNER
Republican U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump appears onstage to introduce his wife Melania at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Pence, Cruz, Gingrich cite Israel on contentious GOP convention night

Republican mega-donor Sheldon Adelson reportedly would not let Ted Cruz into his suite at the convention following speech in which he failed to endorse Trump.

JULY 21, 2016ByJTA
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

Ted Cruz booed for refusing to back Trump, exposing Republican rift

US Senator and former presidential candidate's wife ushered off floor of GOP convention out of concern for her safety following her husband's speech.

JULY 21, 2016ByREUTERS
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

Ensuring restitution for Nazi-looted art

The US Congress works to pass the HEAR act

JUNE 8, 2016ByTED CRUZ
THE PAINTING ‘St. Maurice and His Companions of the Theban Legion’ by an unknown South German artist is displayed in an exhibition of Old Master paintings entitled ‘Reclaimed: Paintings from the Collection of Jacques Goudstikker’ at the Jewish Museum in New York, 2009.

US Republican Cruz names Fiorina as running mate

"She is careful. She is measured. She is serious," Cruz says. "She doesn't get rattled."

APRIL 28, 2016ByREUTERS
Ted Cruz holds a campaign rally to announce Carly Fiorina as his running mate in Indianapolis, Indiana, April 27, 2016.

Republicans Cruz, Kasich reach 'stop-Trump' deal

The Cruz and Kasich campaigns believe their agreement to cede states where the other candidate appears strong could help limit Trump's ability to win more delegates.

APRIL 25, 2016ByREUTERS
Republican US presidential candidates (L-R) Donald Trump, Ted Cruz and John Kasich stand together at a Republican candidates debate on March 10

Can you match the President to his opposing candidate?

For most of us it's pretty easy to remember past Presidents but not so easy to remember the person he won against. Take this quiz to find out how good your US elections memory is!

APRIL 24, 2016ByOLIVIA FINE
Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Hillary Clinton (L) speaks as Senator Bernie Sanders reacts during a Democratic debate hosted by CNN and New York One at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in New York April 14, 2016.

Bernie Sanders does mic drop after schooling Donald Trump and Ted Cruz on 'New York values'

Sanders was born in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, to Polish-Jewish immigrants.

APRIL 15, 2016ByJTA
The Empire State Building is seen in the background from Transmitter Park as U.S. Democratic presidential candidate and Senator Bernie Sanders gestures during a campaign rally in the Brooklyn borough of New York April 8, 2016.

Column One: Obama’s political legacy

To understand what he has wrought, a good place to start is with the man running to Obama’s left: Sen. Bernie Sanders.

APRIL 14, 2016ByCAROLINE B. GLICK
US President Barack Obama gestures during a meeting with American Jewish leaders

Why it is a mitzva for every Jew to vote for Cruz

I can tell you that there is no greater friend of the Jewish people and of Israel.

APRIL 14, 2016ByNICK MUZIN
Republican 2016 US presidential candidate Senator Ted Cruz