Politics
Cruz Backs Trump-Endorsed Candidates in Georgia, South Carolina
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has endorsed two candidates in the Georgia and South Carolina gubernatorial runoffs who do not have President Trump's backing. Cruz’s support for Rick Jackson over Burt Jones in Georgia and his endorsement of a non-Trump candidate in South Carolina could impact the race.
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The Hill
Some of President Trump’s most prominent allies in his war on Iran are revolting against the reported contours of his memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Tehran to end the conflict. Conservative pundits and hawkish Iran experts are warning against any agreement that gives up key leverage against
2026-06-16 21:29 UTC
The Hill
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is backing two gubernatorial candidates who don't have President Trump's endorsement in the Georgia and South Carolina GOP primary runoffs. Cruz endorsed Georgia billionaire Rick Jackson over Lt. Gov. Burt Jones (R-Ga.) in the governor’s race for the Peach State while suppor
2026-06-16 21:30 UTC