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People Are Calling Out The Celebrities Who Don't Deserve Their Fame, And It's Eye-Opening
People are calling out Hollywood's anti-vaxxers, racists, abusers, jerks, and more.
The Paradegoer Who Threw Beer Cans At Ted Cruz Had Charges Against Him Dismissed
A grand jury declined to indict the Houston Astros fan, who told arresting officers, “I know, I’m an idiot. I’m sorry.”
Ted Cruz Got Hit By A Beer Can As The Astros' Victory Parade Booed Him And The Man Who Allegedly Threw It Was Arrested
The man accused of throwing the cans told police, "I know, I’m an idiot. I’m sorry," during his arrest.
"You're A Disgrace": Baseball Fans Hurled Insults At Ted Cruz While He Attended A Yankees Game
The Texas senator got a real New York welcome during his visit to Yankee stadium.
Ted Cruz's 100 Cans Of Chunky Soup And 13 Other Ridiculous Political Moments That STILL Feel Fake
Legend has it Hillary Clinton still roams the Chappaqua woods to this day, imploring bewildered passersby to "Pokémon GO-to-the-polls."
A Mile-Long Procession Of Buses Carried Items From School Shooting Victims To Ted Cruz’s House
The 4,368 empty seats are meant to honor the number of children killed by gun violence since 2020.
A Diner Confronted Ted Cruz About The Uvalde Shooting At A Sushi Restaurant
“I imagine [Cruz] would feel safe in that space,” activist Benjamin Hernandez told BuzzFeed News. “But I’m like, if you think this is a safe space, well, guess what? I’m here too.”
Ted Cruz Got Angry And Stormed Out After Reporters Grilled Him About Gun Laws
The senator also called the US "the freest, most prosperous, safest country on Earth" after attending a vigil for the 19 children and 2 adults killed in the Uvalde mass shooting.
The Supreme Court Struck Down Another Limit On Money In Politics
Sen. Ted Cruz successfully argued for an end to a cap on how much money candidates can collect after an election to repay their own personal loans.
The Anti-Mandate Truckers Outside DC Scored An Audience With Republican Senators
“My hope is that we never have to progress to a bigger and bigger statement,” protest organizer Brian Brase said.
Most Of Texas's Congressional Republicans Are Silent On Their State's New Abortion Law
Just 4 out of 25 officials responded to questions, and many of the most vocal anti-abortion advocates were silent about the 6-week ban.
Eight Climate Change Demonstrators Were Arrested After They Protested On Ted Cruz's Lawn
One video showed Cruz's dog Snowflake looking at the protesters through a front door window, reminiscent of the time the poodle was photographed after the senator ditched him and millions of Texans freezing in a deadly winter storm for a Cancún vacation.
Here Are The Best Ted Cruz Memes After Texans Were Told To Not Use Their AC During This Extreme Heat Wave
Texans are being recommended to set the thermostat to 82 degrees while they're sleeping.
Facebook Is Resuming Political Contributions — But Not To Lawmakers Who Voted Against Certifying The US Election
"As a result of our review, the FBPAC Board has decided to resume contributions, but not to any members of Congress who voted against certifying the 2020 election following the events at the Capitol on January 6."
Republican Senators’ New Argument Against Stronger Gun Control: It’s Racist
Republican language is changing as party members fight to kill increasingly popular gun control measures in Congress after shootings in Colorado and Georgia.
This "SNL" Skit Of Britney Spears And Ted Cruz Made Me Spit Out My Coffee
"I'm in a little bit of hot water. Which I'm told is a thing no one in Texas has."
Listen: My Twin’s Boyfriend Wants To Propose With A Hideous Ring--Should I Tell Him She’ll Hate it?
“He didn’t come to me to get my opinion on the ring and I resent him for it.”
Kacey Musgraves Is Helping Out Texas Charities By Trolling Ted Cruz With This T-Shirt, And I Might Buy One
"Texas is cold, I can be cold."
Listen: Forget Millennial Vs. Gen Z, Or Even Okay Boomer—This Is The Real Enemy
“I tend to tune out all generational talk these days. Because it all seems very fake. It all seems like superficial loyalty. Almost like a sports team.”
This One-Question Quiz Will Reveal Whether You're Qualified To Be A US Senator
Warning: This quiz is apparently difficult for some.
Ted Cruz Is Getting Destroyed Online For Going To Cancún During The Texas Weather Disaster
While pundits debate and Texas residents fume about Cruz's behavior, other people have been, of course, memeing it.
Ted Cruz Says He Flew To Cancún To "Be A Good Dad" As Millions In Texas Froze Without Power
The senator and his family were spotted boarding a flight to Cancún on Wednesday evening amid the deadly crisis in his state.
Listen: It’s Been Almost 25 Years Since Brandy Became Disney’s First Black Princess—Her Version Of Cinderella Is Finally Streaming
“Seeing a black princess, and a black fairy godmother connecting and making her dreams come true—that was impactful. I don’t know how many times we need to shout it from the rooftops—that Disney this is viable artistically and monetarily.”
Ted Cruz Replied To One Of AOC's Tweets About Robinhood — And She Promptly Reminded Him "You Almost Had Me Murdered"
"If you want to help, you can resign."
Seth Rogen And Ted Cruz Are Fighting Back And Forth On Twitter — Here Are The Tweets
We've got the tweets all laid out for you.
Republicans Are Calling For “Unity” After They Voted To Try To Overturn The Election Following The Deadly Capitol Attack
One hundred forty-seven Republicans in Congress voted to try to keep President Donald Trump in power based on what many knew were lies about the election.
11 More Senate Republicans Say They Will Vote Against Certifying Joe Biden's Electoral College Win
While their opposition will not change the election results, it will drag out the certification vote and likely further deepen partisan divisions.
Ted Cruz Tweeted A Thoughtless Thanksgiving Meme While Texas Morgues Overflowed With COVID Victims
The Texas senator was criticized for tweeting a "war on Thanksgiving" meme while El Paso morgues were overwhelmed with bodies and thousands lined up outside a food bank in Dallas amid surging COVID cases in the state.
Listen: Theories, Rumors, And Forbidden Questions About “The Mandalorian” Season 2
“What does baby Yoda taste like? A cursed thought.”
15 Politicians Whose Real First Names Are Kind Of Jarring To See
Once you find out Ted Cruz's real first name, there is no going back.
This Intensely Personal Senate Primary Shows What A Democratic Texas Could Look Like
The Senate runoff election between MJ Hegar and Royce West presents a choice between two different identities for what could be the future of the state’s politics, as Democrats make gains.
Two Members Of Congress Have Tested Positive For The Coronavirus
Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart, a Florida Republican, and Utah Democrat Ben McAdams have become the first members of Congress to announce they tested positive for COVID-19.
The Coronavirus Quarantine Has Officially Hit Congress
Four members of Congress have announced they are self-quarantining after coming into contact with a person at CPAC who has been diagnosed with COVID-19. A fifth member, a Democrat, announced she was self-quarantining after someone who had COVID-19 came to her office.
The Funniest And Most Absurd Political Tweets Of The Decade
Assume decade dead.
Young Texas Republicans Are Having An Identity Crisis
“I think we’re running out of time. We’re like a bunch of political dinosaurs and my party is practicing extinction politics.”
Ted Cruz Is Suing To Get Rid Of Limits On How Much He Can Reimburse Himself For His Campaign Against Beto O’Rourke
Cruz put up $260,000 in personal funds and assets for his 2018 US Senate campaign. Federal law says his campaign can only raise up to $250,000 to reimburse him.
Ted Cruz Has New Facial Hair But People Are Unsure If It Counts As A Beard
Welcome to perhaps the most important Twitter debate of 2018.
Beto Voters In Texas Aren’t Heartbroken — They’re Ready For The Next Fight
“We awoke a beast. It’s not going back to sleep again.”
People Are Touched By This 77-Year-Old's Reaction To Seeing Beto O'Rourke At Her Polling Place
"It'll mean that, by gosh, we all still have a chance to have a decent country, with decent values, with decent relationships with other people."
First Came Trump, Then Came Beto: Ted Cruz And The Brutal Politics Of Likability
Personality has always been a big part of campaign politics, but the internet loves a villain to dunk on.
Ted Cruz And Beto O’Rourke’s Likely Final Senate Debate Got Heated
“Well, it’s clear Congressman O’Rourke’s pollsters told him to come out on the attack,” Cruz said.
Two People Were Hospitalized After A White Powdery Substance Was Sent To Ted Cruz’s Campaign Office
The substance was not hazardous, Houston authorities said.
Ted Cruz Attacked Beto O'Rourke For Speaking Out Against Police Brutality In A Self-Own For The Ages
“Love to own my opponent by posting video of them getting uproarious applause for opposing extrajudicial killings of black men by white cops.”
Ted Cruz And Beto O’Rourke Argued About Everything From Trump To Police Shootings In Their First Debate
“We have a real race in the state of Texas,” Cruz said Friday night.
Beto O’Rourke Could Be The Democrat Texas Has Been Waiting For
Beto O’Rourke’s grassroots campaign to unseat Sen. Ted Cruz is blazing across Texas. But can it convert energy into actual votes?
Teens Stormed Ted Cruz's Office As Part Of A National "Die-In" For Gun Control
"We aren’t just fading into the background because it’s summertime. We’re still here and this problem is still a huge thing."
Republicans Know Their Voters Are Going To Be Mad They Didn’t Repeal Obamacare, So They’re Trying Again
For years Republicans made repealing Obamacare the core of their health care platform. Now they face a midterm election without a plan.
Trump Says Video Games Cause Violence, But Research Shows They Actually Do The Opposite
Once again people are pointing to video games after a school shooting, and even the White House is getting involved.
Mark Zuckerberg Said Facebook Made An Error In Determining That Pro-Trump Bloggers Diamond And Silk's Page Was "Unsafe"
Republican members of Congress have grilled Zuckerberg on "censoring" the Facebook page after the conservative bloggers publicly ranted against the company.
Ted Cruz Grilled Mark Zuckerberg About A Perceived Bias At Facebook And Conservatives Are Celebrating
The senator used the hearing on Facebook user data to grill Zuckerberg on a number of beefs conservatives have had with the social media platform.
Secret Money From Robert Mercer Was Used To Run Ads Promoting Ted Cruz And Attacking Hillary Clinton
The ads show “how wealthy donors can affect our political discourse without us knowing about it," one expert told BuzzFeed News.
New Poll: New Hampshire Republicans Aren't Totally Sold On Trump 2020
American Research Group found Gov. John Kasich of Ohio trailing Trump in a two-way race, 42% to 48%, among likely Republican primary voters, and Sen. Jeff Flake pulling 33%.
The RNC Is Looking At A Rule That Could Block A Ted Cruz-Like Strategy In 2020
Under a plan discussed by GOP leaders this week, states that hold primaries instead of caucuses or conventions could earn extra delegates to the Republican National Convention.
Ted Cruz Tried To Use A Star Wars Metaphor To Argue Against Net Neutrality — And Mark Hamill Was Not Having It
And you thought 2017 couldn't get any weirder.
16 Things That Happened In October That Will Make You Say "WTF"
People getting pulled over dressed like Shrek, pooping in washing machines, and hippos photobombing engagement pictures. 2017 is weird.
Please Read This Conversation About Who Faved A Porn Tweet In The Department Of Immigration
The hunt is on for Australia's Ted Cruz.
A Senator Dumped A Dr Pepper On Ted Cruz And Ted Cruz Made A Joke About Being The Zodiac Killer
Just your average day in the U-S-of-A.
Political Drama In Texas Has Left Trump Struggling To Fill Court Seats
The state’s senators and governor have different ideas of who should fill two Fifth Circuit vacancies, showing how much even members of the president’s own party can trip up his judicial agenda.
Ted Cruz Says It Was A Staffer, And Definitely Not Him, Who Hit Like On A Porn Tweet
"Please don't make me think about Ted Cruz's taste in porn."
Ted Cruz Got Played Off The Stage At A Religious Conference And The Footage Is Everything
This is more brutal than when the orchestra plays at the Oscars.
One Of Trump’s Judicial Nominees Blogged Under A Pen Name That Ted Cruz Was A “Sore Loser”
John Bush, one of President Trump’s federal appeals court nominees, wrote more than 400 blog posts under a pseudonym on a broad range of politically charged topics, including Trump’s campaign, Obamacare, and abortion.
Rising Democratic Star Says He Won’t Run Against Ted Cruz Next Year
The rising Democratic star had flirted with challenging Cruz for months, accusing the senator of working too hard to appease Donald Trump, rather than his constituents. Rep. Beto O’Rourke is now the lead Democratic challenger.
Joaquin Castro Says He's Considering Challenging Ted Cruz In 2018
In a BuzzFeed Brews interview, the Texas Democrat said he would make a decision by the spring.
Here's A List Of Things You Should Never Give A Chinese Guest
Clocks? Nope. Umbrella? Nope. Pears? YOU MONSTER.
Republicans Are Readying A Push To Defund The United Nations
The call for defunding the UN follows the Obama administration's decision to abstain from vetoing a UN resolution that many lawmakers — including Democrats — see as anti-Israel.
Will Ted Cruz Take His Trump Endorsement Back?
“This is a no-brainer,” said one Republican strategist who spoke on condition of anonymity. “His best move was to not endorse. He endorsed, which put him in the worst possible position. Now he’s been given an out to rescind his endorsement for very justifiable reasons. This is a gift. It’s not going to get better than this.”
Watch Ted Cruz Make Bleak, Bleak Calls Telling People To Go Vote
"This election is critical for the direction of this country."
Potential Ted Cruz Rival In "Conversations" About Trump Administration Job
Describing the talks as "preliminary," Rep. Michael McCaul — who's been discussed as a potential challenger to Ted Cruz — said he's been in talks with Trump transition team about a potential job.
Cruz Defends Support For Trump In Glenn Beck Interview
The Texas senator tried to explain his support for the GOP nominee to one of his most disappointed supporters.
Poll: What Was The Worst Thing Ted Cruz Or Donald Trump Said About The Other Guy?
The best of the worst.
Ted Cruz Endorses Donald Trump
Six weeks before the election, Ted Cruz reversed course and endorsed the Republican nominee.
The Internet's Domain Naming System Is Now A 2016 Campaign Issue, Somehow
Donald Trump and Sen. Ted Cruz are allies, at least when it comes to an arcane policy battle over the technical management of the internet.
Ted Cruz Is Picking A Big Fight Over The Internet, And Top Republicans Are Backing Him
The former presidential hopeful and more than two dozen allies in Congress want the US to retain oversight of the Web's domain name system, but experts say that would embolden Russia and other authoritarian governments.
Trump Brings Up Rumor Of Ted Cruz Dad And JFK Assassin, Says He'd Reject Cruz Endorsement
In a speech meant to thank campaign staff and volunteers, the Republican presidential nominee rehashed old rumors.
Steve King: Cruz Should Have Said He Was Voting For Trump
The Iowa congressman was one of Cruz's top surrogates during the Republican primary.
GOP Senator "Very Disappointed" With Ted Cruz For Not Endorsing Trump
“I don’t have any time for people who break commitments that are fundamental to Republicans in this nation."
Ted Cruz Faces Angry Texan Delegates After Snubbing Trump
"[Cruz] will never be president. I will campaign against him. Because all he was doing is helping Hillary Clinton. And he’s a liar.”
Cruz Campaign Manager: Christie "Turned Over His Political Testicles Long Ago"
Jeff Roe responded to the New Jersey governor's criticism of Cruz's convention speech.
RNC Erupts As Ted Cruz Refuses To Endorse Trump In Convention Speech
"Vote your conscience, vote for candidates up and down the ticket who you trust to defend our freedom and to be faithful to the Constitution." Cruz was later accosted by the Washington State Republican Party chair and turned away from Sheldon Adelson's suite.
Here's A Handy Guide To What Ted Cruz Has Said About Donald Trump
Will Cruz endorse a man he's called "a pathological liar" and a "horrific choice for this country"?
Cruz Holds A Throwback Campaign Event — That Literally Gets Buzzed By Trump's Plane
The Texas senator will speak on Wednesday night in Cleveland. On Wednesday afternoon, it felt like it was February again.
Trump Is The "Never Hillary" Candidate For A Growing Contingent Of Reluctant Fans
With the Republican nomination all but locked up, Trump's recent rallies have drawn scores of voters who aren't in love with him — but dislike Hillary Clinton even more.
Can Ted Cruz Make Friends, Influence People, And Run For President Again?
He could look like a prophet, and the 2020 nominee — "if Trump flames out."
Heidi Cruz Just Compared Her Husband's Campaign To Slavery
Noooooooooooooooooope.
The Republican Primaries As Told By Melania Trump's Facial Expressions
One election. Many emotions.
And That's That: John Kasich Quits Presidential Race
Donald Trump is now the last Republican candidate standing.
U.S. Front Pages Day After Trump Becomes Presumptive GOP Nominee
"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to mourn the GOP..."
People Around The World Are Terrified About Donald Trump Possibly Getting A Nomination
This post will be updated as people around the world realize what happened last night.
Republicans Burn Their Voter Registration Cards After Trump Becomes Likely Nominee
Pictures and videos were posted on social media Tuesday after Ted Cruz suspended his campaign and Donald Trump was declared the presumptive nominee.
Ted Cruz Elbowed His Wife In The Face After He Quit The Presidential Race
Heidi Cruz took the loss harder than anyone.
Ted Cruz Drops Out Of The Republican Presidential Race
Cruz ended his campaign following Donald Trump's big win in Indiana.
Ted Cruz Is "Staring At The Abyss" In Indiana
The Texas senator outlasted nearly all his competitors against Trump with a careful message and disciplined team. But Indiana looks like it's where his remaining path to victory may close.
Cruz NJ Chairman: "We're Not Going To Nominate Hillary Clinton With A Penis"
"Why do you always throw around the crazy on my show?" CNN anchor Kate Bolduan asked.
Ted Cruz Is Not The Zodiac Killer, According To His Wife
Nothing to see here.
You Need To See This Awkward Video Of Ted Cruz Holding Hands With Carly Fiorina
Nightmares for days.
Obama Zings Media, Republicans At White House Correspondents' Dinner
"Obama out," the president said, before dropping the mic Saturday night.
Mike Pence's Ted Cruz Endorsement Was One Of The Most Tepid Cruz Endorsements Yet
The "It happened, I guess" of endorsements.
John Boehner Calls Ted Cruz "Lucifer In The Flesh"
“I get along with almost everyone, but I have never worked with a more miserable son of a bitch in my life," Boehner said.
Are Kasich And Cruz The New Bert And Ernie Or Christina And Britney?
Ted Cruz and John Kasich are banding together in a last ditch effort to defeat Trump. Are these frenemies the new Batman and Robin, or Christina and Britney?