The latest Ted Cruz news from The Texas Tribune.
Your evening reading: Davis releases details of campaign announcement amid new speculation; Perry appoints appeals court justice to Texas Supreme Court; senator accuses Cruz of delaying vote to create a "show" Full Story
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U.S. Sen. John Cornyn's decision not to “#StandWithCruz” raised a firestorm of criticism from the Tea Party grassroots. But it isn’t likely to have a long-term effect on the senior senator's political viability, experts say. Full Story
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Ted Cruz's talkathon may have irked GOP leaders in Washington, but Republicans back home are calling it a game changer. Full Story
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Your evening reading: Senate votes to take up government funding bill; McCain hits Cruz over Nazi comment in speech; Abbott threatens suit over U.N. arms treaty Full Story
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During his marathon speech, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz talked on the Senate floor about how "Obamacare" would fuel higher insurance premium rates and force businesses to cut back on employee hours. The address only adds to the national attention that the senator is receiving. Full Story
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For the second time this year, a talkathon has elevated a Texas politician to new heights of national renown. Full Story
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The spotlight stayed on Ted Cruz as the fight over defunding Obamacare hit the Senate floor on Monday. Full Story
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Your evening reading: Cruz clashes with Reid as Obamacare fight heats up; Cornyn won't block House spending bill; report says illegal immigration may be rising in Texas Full Story
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Despite lacking a clear path forward on his quest to defund Obamacare, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz isn't backing down. Full Story
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Your evening reading: Cruz pushing Senate Republicans to block funding bill; Cornyn says he opposes government shutdown over Obamacare; two Texas congressmen leave immigration talks Full Story
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A quixotic effort to dismantle Obamacare has turned into into a crucial test for newly embattled Ted Cruz. Full Story
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Your evening reading: Perry dismisses criticism of Maryland gun factory tour; Cruz praises Boehner for advancing effort to defund Obamacare; Abbott unlikely to sue over San Antonio ordinance Full Story
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U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz has been an ardent and highly visible opponent of giving undocumented immigrants a way to become U.S. citizens. He is advocating a middle ground — legalization and more visas without citizenship. Full Story
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The quickly shifting debate over Syria has exposed a rift between U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz and Rand Paul. Full Story
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Opposition in Texas to an attack on Syria continued to calcify on Monday as the debate in Washington took a surprise turn. Full Story
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Among Texans in Congress, opposition to military action in Syria may be hardening. Full Story
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Political contributors are ready and willing to give to candidates who can show them some reason — in a very competitive season — why they ought to contribute. But that's not as easy as it looks. Full Story
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U.S. Sen. John Cornyn has been in office since 2002 and serves as the upper chamber's minority whip. Yet based on the political buzz, he's playing second fiddle to a relative newcomer, Tea Party favorite and conservative darling Ted Cruz. Full Story
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In this week's Newsreel: Gov. Rick Perry dons fashionable new glasses, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz says he will renounce his Canadian citizenship, state Sen. Wendy Davis keeps her supporters waiting and Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst tries to spring a relative from jail. Full Story
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On Sunday's edition of CNN's State of the Union, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz talked about his dual citizenship, his uphill battle in defunding Obamacare, and more. Full Story
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