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Ted Cruz weighs 2028 presidency run as he continues to fight right-wing antisemitism - report

Cruz has urged Republicans to rid the party of Tucker Carlson’s influence, arguing the commentator is injecting antisemitism into the movement, which Carlson has rejected.

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Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, speaks at the Republican Jewish Coalition conference in Las Vegas, Nov. 5 2021.
A PERSON holds a flag of Qatar and money, as protesters march to Jerusalem during an anti-government demonstration on March 19, 2025.

American Jews mark Qatar as second greatest threat to Israel, after Iran - JPPI survey reveals

The survey collected data from the JPPI’s "Voice of the Jewish People" panel, in which American Jews were surveyed on their views regarding political and religious topics.

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US President Donald Trump speaks prior to signing an executive order on AI, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US December 11, 2025.

Trump receives Israel Allies Foundation lifetime achievement award for diplomatic contributions

“There has never been a better friend to Israel in the White House than President Donald J. Trump, and even our wildest enemies would admit that,” said Trump.

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Jared Isaacman, U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee to be administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) testifies during a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, April 9, 2025.

NASA nominee Isaacman returns to Senate, stressing urgency on US lunar strategy

"Last time I sat before you, I introduced myself, my qualifications, and the challenges and opportunities ahead," Jared Isaacman said. "This time, I bring a message of urgency."

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Ted Cruz, Tom Cotton: Trump should support annexation

Seven GOP senators say Trump peace plan will reverse "Obama-Biden legacy."

JUNE 24, 2020ByLAHAV HARKOV
Senators Ted Cruz and Lindsey Graham at the King David Hotel ahead of the opening of the US embassy in Jerusalem

Ted Cruz slams Ilhan Omar for 'opposition' to antisemitism resolution

The Twitter battle between the opposing politicians began when Cruz retweeted a video posted by ABC News of protesters tearing down a statue of Christopher Columbus.

JUNE 13, 2020ByTAMAR URIEL-BEERI
Senator Ted Cruz: Boycotts and other attacks on the livelihood of Jews have been part of antisemitism for centuries.

Ted Cruz proposes bill for US-Israel medical partnership

Senator Ted Cruz has co-sponsored legislation to promote US-Israel collaboration on the development of technology in the fight against COVID-19

MAY 22, 2020ByCARLA MICHELLE WARREN / THE MEDIA LINE
Senator Ted Cruz: Boycotts and other attacks on the livelihood of Jews have been part of antisemitism for centuries.

Ted Cruz: NYC mayor's 'gleeful tweet' on yeshiva should spark DOJ probe

Approximately 60 students were present at the Nitra Yeshiva in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood when the police arrived, according to a New York Police Department spokesperson.

MAY 20, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio speaks to the media during a press conference in temporary hospital located at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center as the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues in the Queens borough of New York City, New York, U.S., April 10, 2020

Senator Ted Cruz: 'Israel’s enemies are America’s enemies'

To strengthen the partnership between the United States and Israel, Cruz introduced new legislation that will appropriate $12 million for investments in joint medical research with Israel.

APRIL 30, 2020ByZACHARY KEYSER
Republican US presidential candidate Ted Cruz speaks to supporters at his 2016 New Hampshire primary night rally

US senators push for cooperation with Israel on COVID-19 research

The proposed budget would cover cooperation on technology such as artificial intelligence, sensors, monitoring devices and more.

APRIL 18, 2020ByOMRI NAHMIAS
A medical technologist tests a respiratory panel at Northwell Health Labs, where the same test will be used on the COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, after being authorized to begin semi-automated testing by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Lake Success, New York, U.S

Ted Cruz to self-quarantine after meeting coronavirus patient at CPAC

The senator said, "[I was] informed that ten days ago at CPAC I briefly interacted with an individual who is currently symptomatic and has tested positive for COVID-19."

MARCH 9, 2020ByOMRI NAHMIAS
The ceremonial swearing in of Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) in the Old Senate Chambers at the U.S. Capitol, January 3rd, 2019.

'Those who hate Jews hate Christians': A closer look at Ted Cruz

Cruz is no stranger to letting his religion influence his politics, and he often embraces the crossroads between the two.

FEBRUARY 27, 2020ByARIEL COHEN
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz

Washington reacts to recent wave of rocket attacks in Israel

"We strongly support Israel's right to defend itself and its people against acts of terror," the progressive Jewish group J Street said.

FEBRUARY 25, 2020ByOMRI NAHMIAS
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

Republican Senators urge Twitter to ban Khamenei, Zarif from the platform

A group of 4 Republican Senators sent a letter to Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey urging him to remove the twitter accounts of both Iran's supreme leader and their Foreign Minister

FEBRUARY 8, 2020ByOMRI NAHMIAS
The ceremonial swearing in of Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) in the Old Senate Chambers at the U.S. Capitol, January 3rd, 2019.