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DHS Shutdown Continues as Ted Cruz Blames Democrats for Funding Lapse
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DHS Shutdown Continues as Ted Cruz Blames Democrats for Funding Lapse

President Trump announced a plan to pay TSA agents, with Republicans pushing for an emergency declaration to ensure salaries during the DHS funding lapse. Meanwhile, TSA officers are facing severe financial hardship, and Sen. Ted Cruz has accused Democrats of 'risking American lives' by moving goalposts on DHS funding and rejecting a deal to end the 40-day lapse.

US Officials Defend Iran Strategy; Ted Cruz Urged Pre-War Strike
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US Officials Defend Iran Strategy; Ted Cruz Urged Pre-War Strike

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has defended the strategy of 'escalating to de-escalate' against Iran, stating that obliterating its power plants is the 'only language' the regime understands. Senator Ted Cruz reportedly urged Donald Trump to launch an Iran strike the day before the war.

Comelec Probe Complicated by Marcoleta SALN Complaint
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Comelec Probe Complicated by Marcoleta SALN Complaint

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) stated that legal complications, including a similar case, are delaying the release of findings in the election campaign contributions case of Senator Rodante Marcoleta.

Senators Ask Treasury To Unilaterally Index Capital Gains, Bypassing Congress
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Senators Ask Treasury To Unilaterally Index Capital Gains, Bypassing Congress

Senators Ask Treasury To Unilaterally Index Capital Gains, Bypassing Congress Senators Ted Cruz and Tim Scott are asking Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to unilaterally implement a major capital gains tax cut -- by letting taxpayers adjust their cost basis to account for the effects of inflation. In a letter they intended to send on Tuesday, the pair will argue that it's within Bessent's authority to make such a move, without the need for legislation, “Using your executive auth...