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Senator Ted Cruz Comments on Bo French's Controversial University of Texas Tweet

Senator Ted Cruz Comments on Bo French's Controversial University of Texas Tweet

Senator Ted Cruz has publicly addressed the controversial comments made by Bo French, the Republican nominee for Texas railroad commissioner, regarding University of Texas students. French had posted a photo of UT students celebrating a Longhorns victory and made remarks about Americans being 'displaced by foreigners.' Senator Cruz, when asked by NBC News producer Frank Thorp, described French's tweet as 'idiotic' and stated, 'I wish he hadn't sent it.' His comments were made privately to the reporter rather than through a public statement or social media post. Following his brief criticism, Senator Cruz quickly shifted his focus to celebrating the Longhorns' win, stating, 'I am celebrating every student at UT, and I was proud to be there in Austin, and it was a hell of a win. Hook 'em horns.' This response places Senator Cruz in a different position compared to other Texas Republicans, some of whom openly condemned French's remarks, while others defended him or remained silent. Senator John Cornyn, for in...

House approves sweeping Russia sanctions bill, sending it to Trump

House approves sweeping Russia sanctions bill, sending it to Trump

The House has passed a broad package of sanctions targeting Russian officials and key pillars of its economy as lawmakers look to deprive President Vladimir Putin of the financial resources needed to wage the war against Ukraine

A border surge reshaped America. Now, data shows who 4.5 million migrants were and where they went

A border surge reshaped America. Now, data shows who 4.5 million migrants were and where they went

A surge in border crossings over the past decade reshaped America: Millions of people from more than 150 countries arrived, bringing the immigrant population to its highest levels

The Iran war is driving clean energy development. It's not enough to help the planet, yet

The Iran war is driving clean energy development. It's not enough to help the planet, yet

Countries are embracing clean power and taking steps to use less energy because of the war against Iran

Factbox-From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media access

Factbox-From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media access

Sept 17 (Reuters) - Countries across the globe are pushing to curb minors' use of social media platforms including TikTok, Alphabet's YouTube and Meta's Instagram and Facebook, amid mounting concerns over the impact of social media on children's health and safety.

Investment firm leader gets 11 years for Ponzi scheme that bilked dozens, including Travis Kelce

Investment firm leader gets 11 years for Ponzi scheme that bilked dozens, including Travis Kelce

The creator of a Texas-based investment company has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for running a Ponzi scheme that prosecutors say bilked dozens of people, including Kansas City football star Travis Kelce

Why are diesel prices so much higher than regular gas?

Why are diesel prices so much higher than regular gas?

Rising gas prices have garnered a lot of attention, but diesel prices have also sharply increased recently amid mounting military tensions with Iran.

World shares mostly advance after Wall Street slips following Fed's rate hike decision

World shares mostly advance after Wall Street slips following Fed's rate hike decision

World shares have mostly advanced, despite Wall Street closed lower following the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hike decision for the first time in three years

Texas Republican's post on Asian Americans at UT Austin sparks accusations of racism

Texas Republican's post on Asian Americans at UT Austin sparks accusations of racism

By David Hood-Nuño WASHINGTON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - A Republican nominee for a Texas office drew bipartisan criticism after posting a photo from a University of Texas football game that critics called racist, portraying the Austin campus as dominated by foreign students contrary to enrollment data.

Senator John Cornyn Denounces GOP Candidate Bo French's Xenophobic Social Media Posts

Senator John Cornyn Denounces GOP Candidate Bo French's Xenophobic Social Media Posts

Senator John Cornyn, a Republican from Texas, has publicly condemned fellow GOP statewide candidate Bo French for xenophobic remarks made on social media. French, the Republican nominee for a position on Texas's oil and gas regulatory agency, shared an image of 'brown' college football fans cheering at a University of Texas game, labeling the scene a 'problem' and suggesting it was 'far worse than anyone imagined.' He also implied that the university was prioritizing applicants of color over white candidates. Cornyn, in a Sunday post, questioned whether other Republican officials would condemn the 'intolerance and racism' or allow it to become normalized. Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows, also a Republican, stated that French 'crossed the line' and urged him to delete his comments. Despite the widespread criticism from within his own party, French has defended his remarks, using the backlash to solicit campaign donations, claiming he is being attacked by 'the radical left and their allies.'

Today in history, October 2

Today in history, October 2

Today in history, October 2

Federal charges announced in Texas are part of broader Trump focus on noncitizen voting

Federal charges announced in Texas are part of broader Trump focus on noncitizen voting

Seven noncitizens in Texas have been charged with illegally voting in federal elections or falsely claiming U.S. citizenship, according to the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas