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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.

|ByANDREW LAPIN/JTA

Ted Cruz urges recognition of capital on Jerusalem Day

US lawmaker took to the Senate floor on Jerusalem Day to call on President Trump to make good on his campaign pledge and move the US embassy to Jerusalem.

MAY 24, 2017ByJOY BERNARD
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

Ted Cruz: Cut US funding to UN until reversal of Israel vote

Republican Senator from Texas takes to Twitter, saying he spoke to Netanyahu to send him Hanukka greetings along with the assurance of "strong support in Congress."

DECEMBER 25, 2016ByJPOST.COM STAFF
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

US lawmakers criticize upcoming UNESCO committee vote on Jerusalem

US lawmakers to UNESCO: "This proposed resolution is yet another attempt to rewrite history by denying Jewish and Christian ties to Jerusalem."

OCTOBER 26, 2016ByJTA
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

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.