Ted Cruz defends three-times-a-week podcasting side-hustle, says it's a 'critical part of the job'

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Sen. Ted Cruz holds up three fingers at a recent press conference on Capitol Hill.
Sen. Ted Cruz holds up three fingers at a recent press conference on Capitol Hill.

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This GOP senator declared DeSantis the 'leader of the Republican Party.' Despite his recent struggles, she still thinks that holds true.

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Republican Sen. Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming at a hearing on Capitol Hill in March 2023.
Republican Sen. Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming declared the Florida Governor the “leader” of her party on the heels of the 2022 midterm elections.

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Sen. JD Vance defends Tucker Carlson over leaked 'how white men fight' text: 'He says far more controversial things publicly every single day'

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GOP Sen. JD Vance of Ohio and former Fox News Host Tucker Carlson.
Sen. JD Vance of Ohio argued that Tucker Carlson's leaked text was "actually quite introspective" and "reflected well on him."

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Nobel economist Paul Krugman says minting a $1 trillion coin to prevent a debt ceiling crisis wouldn't be inflationary

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Here's why bonds may actually rally if the US runs out of cash to pay its debts, according to UBS

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House Representative Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, and House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy in February 2021.

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Democrats have been plotting since January to deploy an obscure legal strategy that could bypass Kevin McCarthy and force a debt ceiling vote if Republicans send the country to the edge of default

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WASHINGTON, DC- APRIL 26: Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) speaks to the media in National Statuary Hall following the House passing a bill focusing on the debt ceiling at the United States Capitol on Wednesday April 26, 2023 in Washington, DC.

Trump's Senate backers are fine with him skipping 2024 primary debates: 'Most of it's for entertainment anyway'

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Asked about Trump’s threat to skip debates, South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham repeated “I’ll leave that up to him” three times.
Asked about Trump's threat to skip debates, South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham repeated "I leave it up to him" three times.

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Hakeem Jeffries is enjoying an early honeymoon leading House Democrats. But one day, he'll have to make 'hard commitments.'

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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is a Democrat from New York.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is a Democrat from New York.

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Paris Hilton joins lawmakers introducing a bill to end abuse in the 'troubled teen' industry: 'What I went through will haunt me for the rest of my life'

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Actress and model Paris Hilton speaks at a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol Building on April 27, 2023 in Washington, DC.
Actress and model Paris Hilton speaks at a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol Building on April 27, 2023 in Washington, DC.

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'The Queen of New York:' George Santos basks in rare praise as DC Young Republicans give him a hero's welcome

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Rep. George Santos speaks to a group of young Republicans at The Admiral in Washington, DC on April 26, 2022.
Rep. George Santos speaks to a group of young Republicans at The Admiral in Washington, DC.

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