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Netanyahu to visit Texas during upcoming US trip for UN General Assembly

Netanyahu's US visit is expected to last just two days because of the need to return to Israel before the start of Sukkot.

|ByIDAN KWELLER
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Christian Conference in Jerusalem, on April 27, 2025
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) speaks during a BBQ fundraiser for Iowa Republican U.S. Senate candidate, Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) at the Horizon Events Center on August 29, 2026 in Clive, Iowa.

Sen. Ted Cruz says 'unequivocal yes' to Trump’s 'mission accomplished' claim on Iran

Cruz agreed “unequivocally” that the president’s military objectives had been achieved, saying the US has eliminated Iran’s ballistic missiles and drone capabilities, air force, navy, and leadership.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A supporter of opposition leader Maria Corina Machado’s Vente Venezuela wears a Venezuelan flag during a rally marking the two-year anniversary of presidential elections, which authorities said Nicolas Maduro won, in Caracas, Venezuela, July 28, 2026.

Seven months after Trump intervention, US senators seek Venezuela elections

"The people of Venezuela deserve free, fair, and transparent elections, and it is vital to the national security interests of the United States that those elections occur expeditiously," Cruz said.

|ByREUTERS
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with US Republican Senator Tom Cotton in Washington, July 29, 2026.

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with US Senators Cotton, Fetterman during visit to Washington

"You’ve been a great, great friend of Israel, none better," Netanyahu told Cotton. "And I know you’re a champion of the Israel-American alliance, which enhances the security of both our countries."

|ByTZVI JASPER

Ted Cruz booed for refusing to back Trump, exposing Republican rift

US Senator and former presidential candidate's wife ushered off floor of GOP convention out of concern for her safety following her husband's speech.

JULY 21, 2016ByREUTERS
Former Republican U.S. presidential candidate Senator Ted Cruz speaks during the third night of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, July 20, 2016

Ensuring restitution for Nazi-looted art

The US Congress works to pass the HEAR act

JUNE 8, 2016ByTED CRUZ
THE PAINTING ‘St. Maurice and His Companions of the Theban Legion’ by an unknown South German artist is displayed in an exhibition of Old Master paintings entitled ‘Reclaimed: Paintings from the Collection of Jacques Goudstikker’ at the Jewish Museum in New York, 2009.

US Republican Cruz names Fiorina as running mate

"She is careful. She is measured. She is serious," Cruz says. "She doesn't get rattled."

APRIL 28, 2016ByREUTERS
Ted Cruz holds a campaign rally to announce Carly Fiorina as his running mate in Indianapolis, Indiana, April 27, 2016.

Republicans Cruz, Kasich reach 'stop-Trump' deal

The Cruz and Kasich campaigns believe their agreement to cede states where the other candidate appears strong could help limit Trump's ability to win more delegates.

APRIL 25, 2016ByREUTERS
Republican US presidential candidates (L-R) Donald Trump, Ted Cruz and John Kasich stand together at a Republican candidates debate on March 10

Can you match the President to his opposing candidate?

For most of us it's pretty easy to remember past Presidents but not so easy to remember the person he won against. Take this quiz to find out how good your US elections memory is!

APRIL 24, 2016ByOLIVIA FINE
Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Hillary Clinton (L) speaks as Senator Bernie Sanders reacts during a Democratic debate hosted by CNN and New York One at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in New York April 14, 2016.

Bernie Sanders does mic drop after schooling Donald Trump and Ted Cruz on 'New York values'

Sanders was born in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, to Polish-Jewish immigrants.

APRIL 15, 2016ByJTA
The Empire State Building is seen in the background from Transmitter Park as U.S. Democratic presidential candidate and Senator Bernie Sanders gestures during a campaign rally in the Brooklyn borough of New York April 8, 2016.

Column One: Obama’s political legacy

To understand what he has wrought, a good place to start is with the man running to Obama’s left: Sen. Bernie Sanders.

APRIL 14, 2016ByCAROLINE B. GLICK
US President Barack Obama gestures during a meeting with American Jewish leaders

Why it is a mitzva for every Jew to vote for Cruz

I can tell you that there is no greater friend of the Jewish people and of Israel.

APRIL 14, 2016ByNICK MUZIN
Republican 2016 US presidential candidate Senator Ted Cruz

As I see it: Mussolini vs Lucrezia Borgia? There is an alternative

American Jews are horrified by the choice they think will face them at November’s presidential election. If they adjust their perspective, however, there is another option.

APRIL 14, 2016ByMELANIE PHILLIPS
Republican US presidential candidate Ted Cruz speaks to supporters at his 2016 New Hampshire primary night rally

A nightmare in America

APRIL 14, 2016ByLAWRENCE POLYAKOV
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