Senator Breaks With Trump Administration Over Media Crackdown Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is pushing back against the Trump administration’s handling of the Jimmy Kimmel controversy, warning that federal regulators should not act as “speech police” in response to offensive or controversial jokes. The unusual move puts Cruz at odds with efforts tied to the administration’s […]
Good morning. Today’s headlines trace a common thread running through politics at home and abroad: the expanding reach of government power—and the growing debates over where its limits should be. From Washington’s rhetoric toward media companies, to state-level gun restrictions, to a sweeping international indictment tied to cartel influence. Media Power Meets Political Power Sen. […]
A Republican political strategist is launching a new effort to reshape primary elections by boosting grassroots candidates who oppose immigration expansion policies backed by members of their own party. Ryan Girdusky, the founder of Homeland PAC, says his goal is to help lesser-known candidates overcome a common funding obstacles. By coordinating small-dollar donations, the PAC […]
