Verdict with Ted Cruz

Verdict with Ted Cruz

Join Senator Ted Cruz and co-host Ben Ferguson as they break down the most important news stories of the day and reveal what they mean for you. On "Verdict with Ted Cruz,” you will go behind the scenes of the political debates that define our country. "Verdict with Ted Cruz" is being brought to you by Jobs, Freedom, and Security PAC, a political action committee dedicated to supporting conservative causes, organizations, and candidates across the country. In 2022, Jobs, Freedom, and Security PAC plans to donate to conservative candidates running for Congress and help the Republican Party across the nation.

Episodes

February 12, 2026 58 mins

Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton!  If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too.

 

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Melting ICE?

 

The Trump administration’s annou...

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1. Large-Scale Individual Fraud Example

  • A Los Angeles contractor, Alexander Suker, is accused of stealing $23 million intended to feed and house homeless individuals.
  • Funds were allegedly used for luxury homes, cars, vacations, designer goods, and private schools, instead of homeless services.

2. Failure to Deliver Promised Services

  • Suker was contracted to provide three meals per day to up to 600 homeless peopl...
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1. The Case at the Supreme Court

  • The case is Trump v. Vos Selections, argued on Nov. 5, 2025.
  • Small businesses are challenging Trump-era tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).

2. Central Legal Questions

  • Does IEEPA’s power to “regulate imports” include authority to impose tariffs?
  • Did Congress delegate too much taxing authority to the President?
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1. Trump’s 2006 Call to Police About Epstein

  • According to a 2019 FBI interview with the Palm Beach police chief, Donald Trump called the chief in 2006, saying:
    • Epstein’s behavior with underage girls was widely known.
    • Ghislaine Maxwell was “evil” and should be investigated.
  • Trump said he left an event when he saw teenagers present and later banned Epstein from Mar‑a‑Lago.

2. C...

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1. Super Bowl & Cultural Commentary

  • The discussion opens with dismissive reactions to the Super Bowl halftime show, particularly focusing on Bad Bunny.
  • The Celebrity political signaling is a cultural backlash as exaggerated or performative.
  • Cultural change is being pushed by elites rather than organically embraced.

2. California Tax Policy Critique

  • California’s tax system punishes high earners and vis...
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1. United Nations Funding Crisis

  • The United Nations is facing financial collapse because the United States has reduced or withdrawn funding.
  • This is a move to stop funding “woke” & ideological programs.
  • The UN is ineffective, bureaucratic, and overly dependent on U.S. taxpayer money.
  • Symbolic examples (turned-off escalators, reduced heating) are used to emphasize desperation and mismanagement.
  • The U.S. withdrew...

1. SAVE America Act (Election Law & Voter ID)

Core Argument

  • The SAVE America Act would:
    • Require proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote
    • Require photo ID to vote
  • Democrats are portrayed as unanimously opposed, preventing passage due to the Senate’s 60‑vote threshold.

Strategic Claim

  • Cruz argues Republicans should:
    • Force a “real” filibuster (continuous floor speeches)
    • Make ...
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Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton!  If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too.

 

Here’s a sample episode recapping four takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

 

Proof of Life in an AI Age

 

Clay Travis and Buck Sex...

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1. Economic Policy & Interest Rates

  • Trump expressed strong confidence that U.S. interest rates will be lowered, stating there is “not much doubt” the Federal Reserve will act.
  • He emphasized that lower interest rates would benefit consumers and businesses through cheaper borrowing.
  • Trump stated that his Federal Reserve chair nominee understands his priority on lowering interest rates and implied the nominee woul...
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1. U.S. Government & Political Context

  • The podcast opens with a brief discussion of the government shutdown that ended quickly, and is evidence of political posturing rather than substantive conflict.
  • The transition sets the stage for broader national security concerns rather than domestic legislative issues.

2. Emergence of the Polisario Front as a National Security Threat

  • The Polisario Front, a separ...
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Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton!  If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too.

 

Here’s a sample episode recapping four takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

 

Buck's NASA Visit

 

Buck Sexton shares firsthand insi...

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1. Entertainment as National Security

  • American film and television are portrayed as a strategic asset that shapes global perceptions of freedom, democracy, and U.S. values.
  • Weakening U.S. media companies allow authoritarian nations, particularly China, to fill the cultural vacuum with propaganda.

2. China as the Primary Adversary

  • China is repeatedly the main threat due to:
    • State control over media
    • Global i...
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1. Short, Limited Government Shutdown

  • Most federal agencies and benefits (Social Security, Medicare/Medicaid, food assistance, mail service, passports) are unaffected.
  • The shutdown mainly impacts non‑essential services and is expected to last only a few days.
  • Shutdowns are often politically exaggerated, and that even full shutdowns leave most government operations running.

2. Detransitioner Lawsuit as a Legal Turnin...

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1. ICE Incident & Media Narrative

  • A story circulated claiming ICE detained a 5‑year‑old child; the document states this was false.
  • ICE was arresting the father, who allegedly fled and abandoned the child. The mother reportedly refused to take the child back.
  • The argument: media outlets amplified a misleading narrative to evoke emotional reaction and sway suburban voters.

2. Narrative of Political Motivation

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Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton!  If you love Verdict, you might also dig the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too.

 

Here’s an episode recapping four takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: ihr.fm/3InlkL8

 

1.) A Shattered Narrative

Much of Hour 1 centers on new and...

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  • FBI Search of Fulton County, Georgia Election Office

    • The FBI executed a court-authorized search warrant at the Fulton County Election Hub related to the 2020 presidential election.
    • The action is evidence that past claims of election fraud—particularly those advanced by Donald Trump—are finally being taken seriously.
      • Judicial approval of the warrant is proof of legitimacy.
      • Seizure of ballots, computer...
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Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton!  If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too.

 

Here’s a sample episode recapping four takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

 

Trump Accounts

 

President Trump joined Treasury...

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January 28, 2026 31 mins

1. Life in Cuba Before and After the Revolution

  • At first, many Cubans—including Sonia’s family—believed Fidel Castro would bring hope and equality.
  • Very quickly, Castro imposed strict control, destroyed economic freedom, and made the entire population equally poor.

2. The Reality of Communist Cuba

  • Universal poverty: Everyone was paid the same and had almost nothing—food shortages, basic ...
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1. Phone call between President Trump and Governor Walz

  • President Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that Governor Tim Walz called him to discuss cooperation related to Minnesota.
  • Trump said the call was “very good” and that they were “on a similar wavelength.”
  • Trump said he would send Tom Homan (former ICE acting director) to work with Minnesota officials.

2. Immigration‑related demands from Tru...

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