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Is the GOP Starting to Defy Trump?

Republicans aren’t automatically falling in line anymore.…

Congressional Black Caucus vows to block college sports reform over Southern states’ redistricting

The Congressional Black Caucus announced it is withholding its support from the bipartisan “Protect College Sports Act” over its concerns regarding Southern redistricting in the wa…

Nick Saban warns that current NCAA landscape is a ‘race to the bottom’ if spending isn’t reined in

Nick Saban backed the bill that would clarify player payments, put rules on midseason coach movement, and ban professional players from the NCAA.…

The winners and losers of the Protect College Sports Act

In Focus delivers deeper coverage of the political, cultural, and ideological issues shaping America. Published daily by senior writers and experts, these in-depth pieces go beyond…

Nick Saban lends support to college sports bill as SEC, Big Ten push back

Former Alabama football coach Nick Saban and other college sports figures testified Wednesday in support of a bipartisan bill aimed at overhauling a system where players can increa…

GOP Rep. Andy Ogles deletes homophobic social media post, blames staffer

The now-deleted comment, which received pushback from both Democrats and Republicans, read: “Homosexuality has no place in America. Happy Nuclear Family Month.”…

NY Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz set friendly wager ahead of states’ showdown in NBA Finals

"If the [Knicks] win (not gonna happen!) the series, then you & your team get Texas BBQ, Shiner Bock beer & Blue Bell ice cream. When the [Spurs] win, the loser wears the winner’s …

Why Trump Is Suddenly Asking Americans to Look Away

As his signature efforts falter, the president is pleading with Republicans to pipe down and have faith. One can understand their skepticism.…

Trump urges ‘Dumocrats’ to ‘just sit back and relax’ while he negotiates with Iran

President Donald Trump urged his political critics and detractors to “just sit back and relax” as he leads negotiations with Iran to end the military conflict with the country. He …

Capitol Hill suddenly silent on the destructive impact NIL has had in college sports

Finally, there’s a bipartisan initiative in Congress to fix the mad cash grab that’s plagu­ing college sports — but it has been greeted with a remark­able hush from the crowd.…

Sen. Ted Cruz warns hypothetical SEC-Big Ten ‘super league’ would destroy college football

Following the last round of conference expansion in the early 2020s — when Texas and Oklahoma joining the SEC led to a plundering of the Pac-12 by the ACC, Big Ten, and Big 12 — co…

Ted Cruz defends ‘Lane Kiffin Rule’ in Senate bill on college sports, explains enforcement

As Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) went through negotiations about a Senate bill related to college sports, the “Lane Kiffin Rule” became part of the final te…

Bipartisan bill in Senate aims to stabilize college sports

The Protect College Sports Act, written by Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell, would restore more power to the NCAA.…

Gavin Newsom posts kinky photo of ‘good boy’ Ted Cruz amid Chevron social media spat

Gov. Gavin Newsom is resorting to explicit measures to slam his opponents.…

Gavin Newsom trolls ‘good boy’ Ted Cruz with AI photo

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) trolled Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) with an AI photo, taking a swing at Cruz for a post about California gas prices.…

Elon Musk warns US must boost chip manufacturing for AI security

Elon Musk warns the US must manufacture its own AI chips to counter the national security risk posed by Taiwan's semiconductor dominance and potential Chinese invasion.…

Ted Cruz, Maria Cantwell unveil bipartisan college athletics bill amid NIL chaos, lawsuits, 'Lane Kiffin Rule'

Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell introduce bipartisan college athletics legislation targeting NIL, transfer portal and salary cap concerns.…

Key senators strike bipartisan deal on sweeping college sports reform with transfer, eligibility and cap enforcement

The bill — named the Protect College Sports Act — would preclude the creation of a so-called “super league”; create an agent registry limiting fees to 5%; permit the pooling of med…

Ted Cruz calls out Gavin Newsom after paying $3.99 a gallon in Texas ‘the problem isn’t Chevron, it’s California’s stupid energy policies’

Texas Senator Ted Cruz criticized Governor Gavin Newsom over the state’s high gas prices, saying the issue is not Chevron but California’s energy policies.…

Ted Cruz Is Right to Demand Guardrails on DOJ’s Weaponization Fund

Sen. Ted Cruz demands strict oversight on DOJ's $1.776B Anti-Weaponization Fund to prevent misuse.…

Ted Cruz, Trump ally battle online over criticism of Iran deal

Two men charged under Take It Down Act for AI deepfake porn targeting celebrities and politicians

Two men face federal charges in Brooklyn under the Take It Down Act for creating AI deepfake porn of celebrities, politicians, and acquaintances.…

Ted Cruz says GOP senators were ‘screaming’ at Todd Blanche during ‘anti-weaponization’ fund briefing

The private meeting came hours before the Senate postponed a critical vote to advance a partisan funding bill for ICE and Border Patrol.…

Ted Cruz Jumps Into LA Mayor Race, Praises Pratt's Viral Momentum

Ted Cruz endorses Spencer Pratt in the LA mayor race, criticizing Karen Bass’s leadership and praising viral campaign momentum.…

Ted Cruz says the quiet part out loud as LA voters tilt toward Spencer Pratt for mayor

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz says the impact of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’s “devastating” policies has driven Spencer Pratt’s momentum towards capturing her seat.…

Report: SCORE Act pulled from U.S. House of Representatives voting schedule

The SCORE Act has been pulled from the U.S. House of Representatives’ voting schedule, Yahoo! Sports’ Ross Dellenger reported. It’s another setback for the college sports legislati…

Ted Cruz Just Torched Every Democrat Screaming 'Jim Crow!'

Ted Cruz exposes Democrats' misuse of 'Jim Crow' claims amid redistricting and voter ID debates.…