During a heated Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, Republican Texas Sen. Ted Cruz accused the Biden administration of indirectly funding the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel on Oct. 7. Cruz, known for his hawkish stance on foreign policy, blasted the administration’s handling of Iran and its appeasement of enemies while undermining allies. Secretary of State Antony Blinken denied the allegations, citing the administration’s support for Israel and its efforts to combat terrorism. However, Cruz remained unconvinced, claiming that the administration had allowed Iran to increase its oil production and evade sanctions, providing funds that could have been used to support the attack.
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Senator Ted Cruz of Texas, a leading conservative voice in the Senate, emphasizes his role as a champion for the right while highlighting his efforts in bipartisan legislation. His Democratic challenger, Colin Allred, critiques Cruz’s extremism, while Cruz counters by accusing Allred of being the extreme candidate. Cruz faces a well-funded Democratic campaign this year, which he views as a testament to his effectiveness in opposing Biden’s policies.
Senator Ted Cruz has accused Democratic candidate Colin Allred of receiving funding from individuals and organizations that support anti-Israel demonstrations. Cruz alleges that Allred’s donors include the Soros, Rockefeller, Pritzker, and Gates families, who have ties to organizations involved in protests and demonstrations critical of Israel and Jewish people.
Texas Senator Ted Cruz may face scrutiny from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for payments linked to his podcast, prompting questions about potential income reporting violations. Tax experts suggest that Cruz may need to declare income from the podcast, even if he is not directly compensated by the broadcaster. The senator’s office and the broadcaster have denied any wrongdoing, but some experts argue that the payments could be considered income due to their connection with Cruz’s performance on the podcast.
Republican Senator Ted Cruz is facing pressure to denounce former President Donald Trump after David Pecker, former publisher of the National Enquirer, testified that he helped Trump’s 2016 campaign by manufacturing fake stories about Cruz.