Amid turnout concerns, Cruz steps up travel for Texas Republicans
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is set to appear at a trio of events next week in support of his goal of making sure conservatives don't sit out the November elections. Full Story
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Castro, mulling Cruz challenge, blasts senator's Trump endorsement
U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro is providing a scathing assessment of the Sen. Ted Cruz's deliberations over whether to endorse Donald Trump. Full Story
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Cruz Reaffirms Trump Support In Wake of Lewd Comments About Women
Touring Muleshoe, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz reiterated his support for Donald Trump, saying Hillary Clinton is "manifestly unfit" to be president. Full Story
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Some in GOP Fume as Top Texas Officials Stick With Trump
The top GOP elected officials in Texas have condemned his words but not withdrawn their support, angering some, mostly younger Republicans. Full Story
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Analysis: Texas Candidates’ Departures Can Hinder Their Returns
The end of one political race is often the beginning of the next one. As former Gov. Rick Perry learned, an "oops" moment in one contest can color voter opinion in the next one. That ought to worry U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz. Full Story
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As Congress OKs Spending Plan, Cruz Falls Short in Internet Bid
Legislation passed by Congress on Wednesday did not address concerns that U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz raised over U.S. control of the Internet. Full Story
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With Lawsuit, Paxton Joins Cruz Fight Over Internet "Giveaway"
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is jumping into Ted Cruz's fight to stop what the U.S. senator calls President Barack Obama's illegal Internet "giveaway." Full Story
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Watch How Texas Republicans Came to Terms With Trump
There's been a lot of fuss made about U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s recent decision to support Donald Trump for president after refusing to endorse him at the Republican National Convention. But he's not the only Texas leader who’s expressed a change of heart. Full Story
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Texans in Congress Help Override Obama's Veto of 9/11 Victims Bill
Members of Congress — including many Texans — delivered Wednesday what might be the largest legislative blow that President Obama's administration has received. Full Story
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Congress Aims to Avoid Shutdown, Override Obama Veto
Congress had only one major piece of legislation to pass when members returned for the fall: a bill keeping the government doors open. But with a deadline looming late Friday, members are down to the wire to avoid a shutdown. Full Story
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Ted Cruz Refuses to Say Trump is Fit for the Presidency
At the Texas Tribune Festival on Saturday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz said he endorsed Donald Trump because the election is a binary choice between Hillary Clinton and Trump. This is the full video of Tribune CEO Evan Smith's interview with Cruz. Full Story
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One Day After Endorsement, Cruz Refuses to Say Trump is Fit for the Presidency
One day after endorsing Donald Trump, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz refused Saturday to say whether he thinks the Republican nominee for president is fit to lead the country. Full Story
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Cruz Says He's Willing to Forgive Trump for Family Attacks
When Ted Cruz declined to endorse Donald Trump earlier this year at the Republican National Convention, one sticking point was the businessman's attacks on Cruz's family during the primaries. When Trump, now the GOP nominee, went after Cruz's dad and wife, Cruz said, he "abrogated" a GOP unity pledge all the candidates signed last year. Full Story
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Key Moments in Ted Cruz and Donald Trump’s Rocky Relationship
The pair began the presidential race as allies, but quickly became foes as Trump assumed front-runner status. Full Story
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Ted Cruz Confirms He Is Endorsing Donald Trump
In a statement released Friday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz endorsed Donald Trump after months of withholding his support from the Republican presidential nominee who defeated him in the primaries. Full Story
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Analysis: Hold or Fold on Trump? Cruz Has 45 Days
Some Republicans would like to see U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz change his position and endorse GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump. That would require some difficult political acrobatics, but it's still possible. Full Story
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Patrick, Cruz and Trump's Tangled Political Web (Video)
In the Roundup: Dan Patrick calls out Ted Cruz for not endorsing Donald Trump. Plus, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller learns he won’t face charges for using taxpayer dollars for personal trips. And Rick Perry boot scoots his way to another week on "Dancing with the Stars." Full Story
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Kevin Brady: Trade Deal Ball is in Obama's Court
The largest trade deal in the nation's history is not quite dead, says the Texan positioned to usher the most sweeping piece of economic legislation of the Obama era through the U.S. House. Full Story
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Cruz-Trump Standoff Shows Some Signs of Thawing
The long-complicated feud between Ted Cruz and Donald Trump, fraught with animosity since at least the Republican National Convention, is showing some signs of thawing. Full Story
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McCaul Says Cruz "Broke His Word" on Trump
U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Austin, stepped up his criticism Tuesday of congressional colleague Ted Cruz, saying he "broke his word" by declining to endorse presidential nominee Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention. Full Story
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