Ted Cruz Leads Republican Charge to Defund Consumer-Protection Agency
The CFPB—tasked to protect consumers from unfair banking practices—was created by Democrats in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis.
American Airlines plane crash LIVE: Official says 'no survivors' after Washington DC crash
The Federal Aviation Authority has confirmed US Army Blackhawk helicopter and an American Airlines passenger plane were involved in a mid-air collision.
'Travel must be safe!': How Texas representatives and leaders reacted to the deadly D.C. plane crash
Sen. Ted Cruz, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez and others have shared their reactions and to the plane crash at Reagan National Airport.
Senators revive bill to ban kids under 13 from social media
A group of influential senators are renewing efforts to ban children under 13 from social media and prohibit platforms from targeting teens with personalized recommendations, a sweeping proposal that is poised to gain steam with Republicans in control of Congress.
GOP senators propose blocking foreign adversaries from buying land near US military bases
The bill would restrict the purchase of property by individuals acting on behalf of Russia, China, Iran or North Korea.
Washington DC plane crash: Aircraft plunges into Potomac River after colliding with Black Hawk helicopter, major emergency response, flights grounded
A US passenger plane carrying 64 people crashed into Washington’s chilly Potomac River on Wednesday after colliding mid-air with a military helicopter near Reagan National Airpo
Texas lawmakers react after plane, helicopter collide near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
WASHINGTON D.C., DC — Multiple Texas representatives have released statements Wednesday night after a plane collided with a military helicopter, causing it to crash near the Ronald Reagan Washington National airport. Ronald Reagan Washington National airport has closed all runways, and stopped air traffic in the area.
Cruz spearheads effort to derail nuclear waste dumping in oil-rich area of Texas
Texas, is urging the Supreme Court to uphold a ruling holding the Nuclear Regulatory Commission lacks licensing authority, arguing that nuclear waste sites in Texas pose "an enormous threat to the country’s security and economic well-being.
Senators raise concern about Chinese influence on Panama Canal operations
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Ted Cruz Questions Experts On China's Influence Over The Panama Canal During Senate Hearing
During a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing today, Senator Ted Cruz questioned experts over China's influence over the Panama Canal.
Panama Canal Showdown: Ted Cruz' Heated 'Treaty Violation' Claim Amid Trump's Takeover Roar
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The United States should restore neutrality to the Panama Canal
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a hearing Tuesday to discuss the issue of foreign influence in the Panama Canal.
Washington plane crash as American Airlines flight and Blackhawk helicopter in tragic mid-air collision
A deadly mid-air collision claimed lives when a Blackhawk military helicopter crashed with an American Airlines passenger plane above DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport last night. All runways were immediately closed, grinding to a halt all takeoffs and landings at the airport situated near Washington DC.
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American Airlines jet collides with helicopter near Washington’s Reagan Airport
By David Shepardson, Trevor Hunnicutt and Brad Brooks WASHINGTON (Reuters) -An American Airlines regional passenger jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter crashed into the Potomac River after a