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This afternoon, my Houston office received a suspicious piece of mail containing a white powder substance. The FBI, Houston Police and Fire Department, and U.S. Capitol Police responded swiftly. I am grateful to law enforcement for their professionalism and to my dedicated team
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Mark, it’s disappointing to see you parroting the teachers unions’ misleading talking points about school choice. Let’s set the record straight. First, my legislation creates scholarships funded by private donations, without taking a dime from public schools. Not one dollar is https://t.co/t4SK4bFVuP
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Because of Michael and Susan Dell’s generosity, millions of children will have an opportunity to begin building wealth and benefit from the success of the American economy. Instead of hearing that capitalism is something to be ashamed of or the stock market is just for rich https://t.co/wF78f0D8nD
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Christopher Columbus's voyage discovered and ushered in a new world, including what would become the United States. It took indescribable and inspirational courage. Happy Columbus Day! https://t.co/e47ODZMqzf
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Sen. Cruz Joins President Trump at White House to Announce Automatic Enrollment for Trump Accounts https://t.co/QyI1Nt8TSw https://t.co/bQ8K6wRI2w
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Today's anniversary is a day for mourning but also for renewing resolve. Over the last three years, Israel has demonstrated extraordinary courage, resolve, and skill in destroying the Hamas terrorists who committed the October 7th attack and in dismantling the https://t.co/D7KD0nOMfb
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Today is an important day for Trump Accounts. When I wrote this legislation, we had a simple goal: every child in America should have the opportunity to begin life with an investment account and a stake in the extraordinary economic engine that is the United States of America. https://t.co/5Sziij8NvB
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Sen. Cruz Statement on President Trump Approving Execution of Fort Hood Terrorist Nidal Hasan https://t.co/XCFQNKaPm7 https://t.co/CVm6dlew5u
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The claim that our college sports bill takes away athletes’ ability to get paid what they are worth is simply wrong. The old system, where everyone got paid but the athletes, wasn’t fair. As a conservative, I believe you ought to be able to reap the rewards of your labor. If https://t.co/dgcF1UYNDM
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As a conservative, I believe you should be able to reap the fruits of your labor. If a college athlete is producing millions of dollars of value, that athlete should be able to make money. The Protect College Sports Act protects genuine NIL by statute. https://t.co/kQVhgW3inU
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Coach Saban and President Gee are exactly right. College sports is one of America’s great institutions. It has given generations of young men and women the chance to compete, earn an education, represent their communities, and be part of something bigger than themselves. That https://t.co/aTQJa37ewQ
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I’m not worried about the superstars. I’m worried about the 99% of college athletes who will never play in the NFL or NBA, but for whom sports is their ticket to college. If Congress does nothing, we risk ending up with a mini-NFL of 30 to 50 rich programs while everyone else https://t.co/NncKBugHZ6
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Texas A&M has produced generations of Texan, American, and global leaders committed to the values of excellence, integrity, leadership, loyalty, respect, and selfless service. These young men and women received a life-changing education in Aggieland and went on to address https://t.co/CbTlfIguLM
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Sen. Cruz Applauds Senate Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on ATM Robberies https://t.co/CY47Hgegbh https://t.co/8NRl6YQvyD
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Sens. Cruz, Blunt Rochester Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Give Families Greater Flexibility with 529 Savings https://t.co/RDH44iyvn7 https://t.co/3o4V9Kb74w
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Sens. Cruz, Merkley Lead Senate Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Hold China Accountable for Organ Harvesting and Human Rights Violations https://t.co/ssQjGLDXEN https://t.co/xnaO4KpT2c
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Jack Smith tried to secretly obtain my phone records. AT&T refused because it concluded his demand violated the Constitution. And what did Smith do? He didn’t go to court. He didn’t fight. He didn’t do a damn thing. Why? Because he knew if he went to court, he would lose. https://t.co/wiLk6gtaKw
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Jack Smith’s team secretly sought phone records from more than 20% of Senate Republicans, including mine. When I asked what evidence justified keeping those subpoenas secret, he pointed to Donald Trump. “Am I Donald Trump?” “You are not, sir.” “Are the members of the Senate https://t.co/kVNvvDTrPq
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Look at Jack Smith’s list. There is one thing that is consistent: every name on it is a Republican. Is it a crime to be a Republican? Is it a crime to write a check to Republicans? No. Jack Smith used his investigation as an excuse to engage in a massive fishing expedition to https://t.co/22D7sNZZ37
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Jack Smith’s team issued 197 subpoenas seeking records related to at least 430 Republican individuals and entities. Today, I asked him about the RNC. “I would have to look.” Turning Point USA? “Again, I would have to look.” Donor and fundraising information? “I would have https://t.co/WMQScoaZlx
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Jack Smith and I had never met. Yet while investigating Donald Trump, his team wanted to know whom I spoke to, when I spoke to them, and for how long. They subpoenaed records associated with my personal and office phones, and obtained a court order preventing me from knowing https://t.co/tTjaGK1WYc
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Jack Smith succeeded in weaponizing the Department of Justice and the federal government to go after his political opponents. He stepped into the shoes of John Mitchell, and yet his abuse was far greater than John Mitchell’s. He brought the Department of Justice into disrepute. https://t.co/x8N3gnn69l
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Thank you, President Trump, for standing with us in the fight to save college sports. The Senate just passed the Protect College Sports Act 77–22. Now the House needs to finish the job and send it to the President. Let’s put the bill and a pen in front of President Trump on https://t.co/gRoUTgv1wb
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Today is a monumental day for college athletics. The United States Senate voted to protect the hundreds of thousands of student athletes currently competing in college sports, the millions who will follow in their footsteps, and every college sports fan who wants to preserve https://t.co/2ysTFfEjRH
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“Will we protect the future of women’s sports, of Olympic sports, of non-revenue sports, or allow college athletics to be consumed by uncontrollable bidding wars that force schools to cut programs simply because they don’t generate headlines or massive television contracts? The https://t.co/QsHnAYpLMO
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Appreciate @CraigCartonLive for taking the time to talk about what’s at stake for college sports. Student athletes deserve to get paid. They deserve real protections. And high school athletes deserve a fair shot to compete. The Protect College Sports Act delivers that while https://t.co/h3ILM92t5t
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College sports are worth fighting for. We have the opportunity to protect student athletes, preserve women’s and Olympic sports, and save the game we love for the next generation. Let’s come together and get the Protect College Sports Act across the finish line. https://t.co/TYVenGg46u
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Businesses continue to choose Texas for good reason. Low taxes. Sensible regulation. An incredible workforce. And a commitment to free enterprise. Morgan Stanley’s $1.2 billion investment in Dallas is the latest example. Texas will continue to welcome investment and job https://t.co/qigi0s7XpD
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This investment is critical to Texans, and I applaud CMS and Administrator Oz for approving it. The decision is a recognition that the needs of rural Texas communities should be met, and these resources will strengthen rural hospitals, expand access to high-quality care, and https://t.co/34eFz7nF0u
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We are in a race with China to see who will develop AI first and who will dominate AI, and there's going to be a winner. It will either be America or China. And that question is the single most important economic question facing America today. Whoever wins, we will have https://t.co/yzNM8dpzjY
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Sen. Cruz, Texas Delegation Endorse Texas Proposal to Host U.S. Space Academy https://t.co/H8w18WvS0A https://t.co/3AjGyWQ0b1
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I am proud to have worked to expand Texas’s role in America’s space program, which is critical not just to America's leadership in space but to our national security and economic prosperity. Texas A&M will now train up to 420 Space Force captains a year through 2036, preparing https://t.co/QBLMAZnNDa
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Sens. Cruz, Britt Introduce Legislation to Improve Management of Double-Crested Cormorants https://t.co/ysQMhPBI9z https://t.co/2aQBlBXSsu
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College sports is at a breaking point. My bipartisan Protect College Sports Act would restore order to a system being torn apart by too few rules and too much litigation. It establishes national standards for transfers, eligibility, tampering, inducements, and revenue sharing https://t.co/13hKqPRD8b
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The mobilization is organized and funded, not spontaneous. Well-resourced socialist and communist organizations can mobilize rapidly because established networks coordinate and fund them, which is why I introduced the SPONSOR Act. Tax-exempt groups should not be able to fund https://t.co/DlVlGZgOBX
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As Yom Kippur ends this evening, Heidi and I wish a g’mar chatima tova to all of our Jewish friends in Texas, America, and around the world. May you be sealed in the Book of Life.
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The Biden administration opened the border, so Governor Abbott and the State of Texas spent more than $11 billion doing the federal government’s job. Last year, I led the Texas delegation in demanding that DHS reimburse Texas taxpayers for those costs. Now, DHS has approved https://t.co/GmlJxRM8wE
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Joining @ClayTravis & @BuckSexton shortly to talk about the Protect College Sports Act and our work this week to bring stability to college sports, protect student athletes, and preserve women’s and Olympic sports. Tune in. https://t.co/NA8kSRktZd https://t.co/MQwyddryoh
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Important discussion with Sebastien Lai. Jimmy Lai, his father, remains unjustly imprisoned by the Chinese Communist Party. He has been a powerful voice for basic freedoms and human rights. His sentence is for 20 years, which is effectively a life sentence. It is imperative that https://t.co/5GD3142ZOt
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I had a productive meeting with Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi yesterday. Somaliland has already established itself as a reliable partner for the United States on a range of issues, from countering terrorism to protecting shipping around the Horn of Africa. We https://t.co/jRU6JZ89Cp
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I’m proud to have worked alongside my friend Senator Graham on the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026. President Trump signing this legislation into law sends a clear message to Vladimir Putin and those enabling his war that the United States will hold them
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Thank you, President Trump. Your support has been critical. The greatest threat to college sports is inaction. Scholarships, women’s and Olympic sports, and the traditions millions of Americans love are on the line. Let’s finish the job and put the Protect College Sports Act on https://t.co/qygkSph2pb
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Elizabeth Phillips has spent years fighting to make sure the story of her brother, Trey, is heard and that no survivor of child sexual abuse is forced into silence. I drafted TREY’S Law to correct an injustice: nondisclosure agreements should never be used to silence victims of https://t.co/YPdL2i5EXi
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Today, the House passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act. Lindsey was one of the most formidable foes America’s enemies ever faced. He was unapologetic in confronting the Russian regime and worked tirelessly to deprive Putin’s war machine of the resources it
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The catastrophic 2025 Fourth of July floods devastated families and communities across Texas. No Texan will ever forget the tragic loss of more than 135 people, including 27 precious campers and counselors at Camp Mystic. As a father of two girls and as a Texan, I’ve been
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Chris Murphy is running for president, so the only thing he cares about is making every trial lawyer in America happy. He wants every college to be sued nonstop. He wants no rules whatsoever. He wants every college athlete turned into an employee and a union member to give union https://t.co/3PqSIGzmI5
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When severe weather strikes and the power goes out, Texans need communications they can count on. AM radio remains a critical lifeline for emergency alerts, local news, weather updates, and other vital information. I’m proud to have worked with @SenMarkey on the AM Radio for https://t.co/V7rbyFmsWK
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College sports changed Sophia Stylianos' life. Now she’s standing up to make sure the next generation has that same opportunity. Protecting women’s sports and Olympic sports is a huge part of the Protect College Sports Act. We’ve built an amazing bipartisan coalition of https://t.co/BieLjuDKam
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Today, we will mark up the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act, which now has stronger protections for fighters thanks to our work with Nico Ali Walsh. Nico cares deeply about protecting fighters and the future of boxing. Originally opposed to the bill, he came before the https://t.co/gEjTYAMPBW
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Today, I sat down with survivors of child sexual abuse and heard their stories. Their accounts were powerful and a reminder of the terrible cost of silencing victims. My legislation, TREY’S Law, makes non-disclosure agreements unenforceable when they restrict survivors from https://t.co/LwONhEPSyg
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We just had a tremendous bipartisan vote in the Senate to advance the Protect College Sports Act. Seventy-four senators voted to move forward. That bipartisan vote is a major step toward protecting student athletes, bringing order to college sports, and preserving the https://t.co/TVIneuf0R0
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We are on the cusp of passing historic, bipartisan legislation to protect, save, and preserve college sports. The Protect College Sports Act will bring order to the chaos and put simple, common-sense rules in place so college sports remains strong and vibrant for decades to https://t.co/QPuBHMtiQ8
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College sports are a uniquely American tradition. They bring us together and have opened the door to college for millions of young men and women. Today, I was joined by Sens. Cantwell, Capito, Hickenlooper, and Hoeven, more than 30 student athletes, and coaches John Calipari, https://t.co/XnsfUvYeBt
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Eleven years ago in Houston, I called the Obama EPA’s Clean Power Plan a lawless attempt to destabilize America’s energy system. Today, back in Houston, Administrator Lee Zeldin repealed the Biden administration’s 2024 power-plant rule, its successor. The fight has always been https://t.co/GFkX3uBf0o
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Texas has long been central to America’s leadership in space. I’m glad the Space Force has selected Lake Kickapoo as the preferred site for the final DARC system, strengthening our ability to track activity in deep space and protect critical U.S. and allied assets. Texas is https://t.co/rtyocBSIgd
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Great to be in Austin to watch the Longhorns pull off a historic comeback over No. 1 Ohio State. Games like that are exactly why college sports is too precious to lose. We’ve got to make sure this remains an avenue for opportunity for millions of kids. What this bill prohibits https://t.co/5VRZZsejiA
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Great to be in Austin for College GameDay this morning, supporting our Texas Longhorns. College athletics is an incredible American tradition. The rivalries, the pageantry, the scholarships, and the opportunities it creates for young men and women are worth preserving. Doing https://t.co/S3uqOZiSFP
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Heidi and I are wishing a Shana Tova to all our Jewish friends in Texas, across the country, and all over the world. May the new year bring peace, prosperity, and many blessings to you and your families. https://t.co/xxGVsjTK8A
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Twenty-five years ago, America endured one of the darkest days in our history. Today, we remember the nearly 3,000 innocent lives lost, honor the heroes who ran toward danger, and give thanks for all those who answered the call to defend our nation. We will never forget https://t.co/rVKXrYo3AN
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AI is advancing at an extraordinary pace, and some of the risks are dangerous and frightening. I’ve been on the forefront of this issue in the Senate. I wrote and passed the TAKE IT DOWN Act, the only legislation Congress has enacted restricting AI, to protect victims from https://t.co/movYZNQrHr
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Chris, I don’t know what world you’re living in, but in case you missed it, a Louisiana judge just allowed pro athletes to return to play in college. Some of us are actually trying to save college sports. You are confusing the popularity of college sports with the stability of https://t.co/YdjZdZZlXO
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The Lone Star State’s arrival is a major victory for Texas A&M and the Gulf Coast. For years, I fought on the Senate Commerce Committee to secure a permanent training ship for Texas A&M, including legislation that doubled federal authorization for the program. This https://t.co/hl3eQx011k
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Pat McAfee nailed it: College sports are in “absolute chaos,” there are no rules anyone can reliably follow, and Congress is now “our only option.” Coach Saban put the absurdity plainly: “Would we ever think that an NFL player could come back and play in college? It’s absolutely https://t.co/QKUnfSOiSO
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Sen. Cruz Applauds House Passage of Legislation to Improve Federal Court Access for Texans https://t.co/8rViwmpFM0 https://t.co/CFhq3Ny6RY
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I'm hearing troubling reports that the Texas State Board of Education is being pressured by CAIR to whitewash the history of Islamic conquest, expansion, and jihad. To my fellow Texas Republicans on the SBOE: do not back down. Do not bow to pressure. Texans students deserve to https://t.co/R5ful6z9CN
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No one understands college sports or what is at stake better than Coach Saban. College athletics is one of America’s last great unifying institutions. It brings generations together, opens doors for young people, and gives communities teams, rivalries, and traditions to pass https://t.co/YBQQlAdnaF
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Great to see @Chime expand its @TrumpAccounts benefit for employees. Chime was among the first companies to commit to matching the $1,000 federal contribution. Now, it’s extending the benefit with a $250 contribution for all other children of Chime employees with a Trump
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Sen. Cruz Joins Michael Dell, Brad Gerstner, and Frank Bisignano in Austin to Highlight Texas Leadership on Trump Accounts https://t.co/KCUK7dLpOv https://t.co/MreqJ0eRXL
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Trump Accounts will give every child in America a stake in our country and the opportunity to experience the miracle of compound growth. At our roundtable in Austin, we brought together dozens of Texas business leaders to discuss how employers can invest in their employees’ https://t.co/Xpicptqhym
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Thank you, President Trump, for the $50.5 million in assistance for the counties impacted by the recent flooding. We will keep working together to ensure every affected community has the resources and support it needs to rebuild and recover. I’ll continue working to make sure no https://t.co/OTNxIYB7Zu
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Today in Austin, I joined Michael Dell, Brad Gerstner, and dozens of Texas business leaders to discuss how employers can make a generational impact by contributing to Trump Accounts for their employees’ children. These accounts will fundamentally transform Americans’ financial https://t.co/voJejiWCRx
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Trump Accounts: Texas Leads the Way https://t.co/NQVKxlSSn4
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Texas is the beating heart of American human spaceflight. There is no American presence in space without Texas. Today at Johnson Space Center, we honored the Artemis II crew. America leads where others hope to follow, and we will ensure America, not China, sets the standards in https://t.co/KgCD9a5BjW
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In April, the @NASAArtemis II crew made history, pushing the boundaries of human space exploration and reminding us that our best days are still ahead. My sincere congratulations to Reid, Victor, Christina, and Jeremy on receiving the Congressional Space Medal of Honor. https://t.co/u5tVqP8TKO
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Our military installations are leaders in developing next-generation energy technologies that are reliable and resilient, which is critical to our national security. As always Texas is America's leader in energy innovation. Joint Base San Antonio had already become a site for a https://t.co/Xkbndru1en
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It was inspiring to visit The Imani School and see firsthand the incredible work its teachers and staff are doing to prepare the next generation of Texas students. What I saw today underscores why I have long said that school choice is the civil rights issue of the 21st https://t.co/6SwrF7zdyR
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Once an athlete turns pro, they shouldn't be allowed to return to college play. Period. This is exactly why our bipartisan bill is needed now more than ever. Without it, authentic and FAIR college sports will be a thing of the past. https://t.co/XFiXLgjxYH
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The First Amendment guarantees every American the right to freely exercise their faith, and Congress has a duty to ensure that guarantee is met. In recent years, we have seen organized acts of hate meant to disrupt and deny that right, which have been untenably defended as
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A court ruling just opened the door for players on NFL rosters to return to college football. This is exactly why Congress must act. The Protect College Sports Act creates clear, national eligibility rules instead of leaving college sports trapped in endless legal chaos. https://t.co/phUwAIy39j
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Sens. Cruz, Kaine Lead Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Sanctions on Nicaragua https://t.co/ISR5BKjsDA https://t.co/yLawUNTdgT
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Israeli companies are betting big on Texas, investing $3.2 billion and creating more than 4,200 jobs across our state. Now that investment is expanding into AI, cyber, defense, water, and agriculture. Texas gets the jobs, the capital, and the technology. That’s a partnership https://t.co/O3KbtJfEfb
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The Ortega regime in Nicaragua is engaging in human rights abuses, religious persecution, and political repression by means of corruption and election manipulation. Since the beginning of my career in the Senate, I have sought to counter these abuses and tactics. This bipartisan https://t.co/7SLJfyP6Ll
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College sports have reached a breaking point. Programs are disappearing. Women’s and Olympic sports are being cut. The transfer portal is the Wild West. My legislation, the Protect College Sports Act restores order, protects student athletes, preserves fair competition, and https://t.co/yWJSM3OAlu
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Why does Congress need to act on college sports? Because Congress screwed it up. Too few enforceable rules and too much litigation have created chaos. The Protect College Sports Act restores order with clear standards while protecting student-athletes and fair competition. https://t.co/UynMu1uMO8
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Texas is where America builds the future. Proud to join @HowardLutnick and Tim Cook in Houston to open Apple’s new Advanced Manufacturing Center, bringing cutting-edge manufacturing, new investment, and thousands of American jobs to the Lone Star State. https://t.co/kWIMJ0LpL3
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Companies are investing in Texas for a reason: we believe in innovation, competition, and the free market. Delta’s new nonstop Austin-to-Paris service is another sign that Central Texas is booming and increasingly connected to the world. https://t.co/g8fsLd2BkX
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Heidi and I are praying for the families of the two Fort Hood soldiers killed today in the Apache helicopter crash near Salado, and for the entire Fort Hood community. We will never forget their service.
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Democrat billionaires are funding left-wing political violence to push anti-American and foreign-aligned interests through tax-exempt entities. My SPONSOR Act would close these loopholes and bring much-needed transparency and accountability. The DOJ is right to investigate https://t.co/K01vWVrZCb
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Sens. Cruz, Gillibrand Lead Senate Passage of the John Barnes Act to Strengthen Benefits for Public Safety Officers https://t.co/drsgbMCLzE https://t.co/NYHcB2Zo3J