Kimmel Roasts Ted Cruz for Praising Trump in Sharply Witty Monologue
Jimmy Kimmel mocked Ted Cruz for praising Donald Trump after the State of the Union, airing a montage of GOP endorsements and joking that MAGA supporters scratch
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Virginia Democrat fires back at Cruz over redistricting, profanity and politics
Virginia Senate President Pro Tempore Louise Lucas delivered a profanity‑laced rebuttal to Sen. Ted Cruz after he criticized Virginia’s push to redraw congressional maps. Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed a bill letting voters weigh in on amendments, including mid‑decade redistricting, with a referendum set for April 21, 2026. Cruz called the move a brazen abuse of power and insult to democracy, while Lucas suggested the Democrats would “finish” what they say started as gerrymandering, a dispute that fits into broader, nationwide redistricting fights.
Cruz grills Netflix chief over Billie Eilish Grammys remark at merger hearing
During a Senate antitrust hearing on Netflix's proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, Sen. Ted Cruz pressed Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos and WB Discovery executive Bruce Campbell about Billie Eilish’s Grammys speech, suggesting Hollywood’s left-leaning tilt and calling the industry “deeply corrupt”; Sarandos said he didn’t know the land’s history, while Cruz used the moment to push broader questions about political content and competition in the merger process.
Cruz Grills Netflix Over Billie Eilish Grammys Speech at Antitrust Hearing
During a Senate antitrust hearing on Netflix’s proposed takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, Sen. Ted Cruz pressed Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos and WBD chief Bruce Campbell about Billie Eilish’s Grammys speech, arguing it showed Hollywood’s left-leaning politics and alleging cultural corruption. Sarandos offered a cautious laugh in response, while Eilish’s representative did not comment. The hearing also explored competition, theatrical windows, and labor implications in the entertainment industry.
Texas GOP leaders urge probe into Minneapolis federal shooting
Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Michael McCaul urged a formal investigation into federal immigration officers after a Border Patrol agent fatally shot ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, calling for transparency and calmer rhetoric amid ongoing immigration-enforcement tensions and a looming DHS funding showdown.
Ted Cruz Heads to Laguna Beach on Pre-Planned Trip as Texas Braces for Winter Storm
Sen. Ted Cruz flew to Laguna Beach on a pre-planned work trip as Texas braces for a weekend winter storm, reviving memories of his 2021 Cancun vacation controversy.
Trump-Era FCC Moves to Reshape Prime-Time TV
A New York Times Magazine piece reports that the Trump-era FCC, led by Brendan Carr, is using obscure regulatory powers to crack down on major broadcast networks, with conservatives like Ted Cruz pressing for action and clashes over programs such as Jimmy Kimmel, signaling an ongoing effort to reshape U.S. television.
Ford and Ted Cruz Clash Over January Affordability Hearing
A disagreement has arisen between Sen. Ted Cruz and the Detroit Three automakers over their attendance at a January Senate hearing on vehicle affordability, which would be the first joint testimony of Detroit CEOs since 2008.
Ted Cruz Considers 2024 Run, Sparks Clash with Vance
Senator Ted Cruz is considering a 2028 presidential run amid discussions about rising antisemitism within the Republican Party, as he addresses concerns about Israel and Jewish communities.
GOP Divided Over Tucker Carlson and White Nationalist Platform
Senator Ted Cruz criticizes fellow Republicans for not condemning Tucker Carlson and others for spreading antisemitic and bigoted claims, emphasizing the need for conservatives to stand against such rhetoric and calling out Carlson for not pushing back on Fuentes' antisemitic statements.
GOP Leaders Address Rising Antisemitism and Internal Divisions
Ted Cruz describes the fight against antisemitism within the right-wing as an 'existential' battle that could determine the future of the country, emphasizing the importance of controlling the Republican Party and the MAGA movement to prevent the rise of antisemitic ideologies.
Ted Cruz criticizes FCC chair's threats to ABC as mob-like tactics
Senator Ted Cruz compared FCC chair Brendan Carr’s threats to revoke ABC licenses over Jimmy Kimmel’s commentary to mafia tactics, warning that government censorship could harm conservatives if Democrats regain power. Cruz expressed support for Kimmel’s firing but cautioned against government interference in speech, while President Trump defended Carr and criticized negative coverage of him.
Ted Cruz Criticizes FCC Chair's Actions Toward Jimmy Kimmel as Mafia-Like
Senator Ted Cruz criticized FCC Chair Brendan Carr for urging ABC to suspend Jimmy Kimmel's show over controversial comments, comparing the move to mafia tactics and warning it could threaten free speech and set a dangerous precedent for government censorship of broadcasters. The controversy follows Kimmel's remarks about the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the subsequent suspension of his show, sparking debate over media freedom and political influence.
Ted Cruz Criticizes FCC's 'Mafioso' Tactics Against Media
Senator Ted Cruz criticized FCC Chair Brendan Carr for pressuring Disney to remove Jimmy Kimmel, calling it 'mafioso' behavior and warning against government punishment of media over political disagreements, while President Trump defended Carr.
Ted Cruz Criticizes FCC Over Jimmy Kimmel Controversy
Senator Ted Cruz criticized FCC Chairman Brendan Carr for threatening to revoke ABC's license over Jimmy Kimmel's comments, comparing it to mafia intimidation and warning against government censorship of speech, emphasizing the danger of using government power to silence media voices.