Trump's religious freedom nominee is being held up by a former political foe, his allies say

Eight months after being nominated for an ambassadorship, former Rep. Mark Walker hasn’t had a hearing because of a senator ...

Sen. Cruz wants restrictions on military flights approved soon to prevent another midair collision

Republican Sen. Ted Cruz wants restrictions on military flights approved before government funding runs out at the end of ...

Sen. Cruz threatens another shutdown unless restrictions on military flights are approved

Republican Sen. Ted Cruz is threatening to hold up funding to keep the federal government open after the end of January if reforms don't pass.
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Cruz puts Thune on notice on air safety: "We need to strike this section"

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) (L) supports Christina Stovall (R) who lost her son Michael "Mikey" Bret Stovall, during a press ...
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How Congress’ 'dwindling calendar' could spell doom for GOP leaders: analysis

"The need to have the threat of impending doom looming before anything can get done is honestly one of the most relatable ...
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Cruz pressures Thune

Cruz is talking with Thune about including an amendment on the Senate floor to strike the House-passed NDAA language, but ...