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

July 23, 2025 31 mins

🔥 1. Hunter Biden’s Interview and Political Commentary

  • The episode opens with a critical discussion of a recent, controversial interview with Hunter Biden, in which he allegedly expresses anger at Democratic elites and hints at a potential presidential run.
  • Cruz and Ferguson mock the interview, describing it as a “meltdown” and using it to criticize the Democratic Party, portraying Hunter as emblematic of it...
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  1. Hunter Biden's Interview Behavior

    • Described as erratic, vulgar, and unhinged.
    • Frequently uses profanity and makes controversial statements.
    • Criticizes Democrats like George Clooney, James Carville, and Nancy Pelosi.
  2. Criticism of the Democratic Party

    • Accuses the party of racism and exploiting both African Americans and undocumented immigrants.
    • Claims Democrats view immigrants as modern-day slaves, only useful...
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  1. Border Security:

    • Massive reduction in illegal crossings.
    • Record-low apprehensions.
    • $150 billion allocated to border infrastructure and enforcement.
  2. Military Action in Iran:

    • Targeted bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities.
    • No U.S. casualties; described as a decisive and successful operation.
  3. The “Take It Down Act”:

    • Legislation to combat non-consensual intimate imagery and deepfake...
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On today’s episode of The Sean Hannity Show, Sean marks six months into President Trump’s second term, highlighting major wins in energy, the economy, and immigration. He breaks down Trump’s $90 billion AI and energy investment in Pennsylvania, efforts to deport criminal illegals, and the revival of American manufacturing. House Oversight Chairman ...

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📰 1. Biden and the Autopen Controversy

  • The discussion opens with a deep dive into a legal and political controversy involving President Joe Biden’s use of an autopen to sign off on mass pardons.
  • The Department of Justice's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) had previously ruled that autopen use is valid only if the president personally makes the decision.
  • The New York Times reported that Biden did not individually approve ea...
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🔥 1. Epstein Files and Trump Controversy

  • We open with a heated discussion about the renewed focus on the Jeffrey Epstein files, with calls for transparency.
  • Senator Cruz outlines four principles for handling the Epstein case:
    1. Transparency – Release all information.
    2. Protect the victims – Especially minors in explicit materials.
    3. Release it all – No selective disclosure.
    4. Prosecute predators – Hold al...
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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 Thursday takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

 

 Clay: Sorry, NY

 

The Senate’s l...

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🖊️ 1. Investigation into the Use of the Presidential Autopen During Joe Biden’s Presidency

  • The White House Counsel's Office has reportedly opened an investigation into the alleged misuse of the autopen to sign executive orders, pardons, and other official documents during Joe Biden’s presidency.
  • The claim is that Biden may not have been cognitively fit to make presidential decisions and that unelected staffers may...
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  • Designation of the Muslim Brotherhood as a Terrorist Organization

    • Senator Cruz discusses his long-standing effort to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist group.
    • He outlines the organization's history, global reach, and alleged ties to terrorism.
    • The conversation critiques past U.S. administrations, particularly the Obama and Biden administrations, for their handling of the Brotherhood.
    • Cruz introduces a &ldquo...
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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 Tuesday takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

 

Trump's Tariffs Paying Off

 

The economic imp...

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1. Senator Rand Paul's Criminal Referral of Dr. Anthony Fauci

  • Context: Senator Paul has reissued a criminal referral to the DOJ against Dr. Fauci, citing perjury related to his 2021 Senate testimony on gain-of-function research in Wuhan.
  • Controversy: The referral is tied to President Biden’s use of an autopen to sign pardons, including one for Fauci. If the autopen-signed pardons are ruled invalid, Fauci could face prose...
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President Trump's Visit

  • President Trump, accompanied by First Lady Melania Trump and several officials, visited the region a week after the disaster.
  • The visit included:
    • helicopter tour of the devastation.
    • Meetings with first responderslocal leaders, and families of victims.
    • roundtable discussion where Trump emphasized unity and competence in the emergency response.
    • Prais...
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🏕️ Camp Mystic Flood Tragedy

  • A devastating flood struck Camp Mystic in Texas, killing 27 people, including 16 young girls and the camp director, Dick Eastland.
  • The Senator recounts a personal and emotional visit to the site, describing the destruction, grief of families, and the heartbreaking sight of children’s belongings scattered across the camp.
  • Emphasis is placed on the historical rarity of such flooding at the cam...
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📍 1. Texas Floods

  • Event: Catastrophic flooding in Kerr County, Texas, particularly affecting Camp Mystic, a historic girls' summer camp.
  • Impact:
    • 119 confirmed dead, ~200 missing.
    • The Guadalupe River rose 30 feet in under an hour due to 1.8 trillion gallons of rainwater.
    • RVs and cabins were swept away; many victims were vacationers.
  • Response: Senator Cruz and President Trump planned to visit the area. Cruz describe...
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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 Thursday takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

 

Superman Fans Go After Clay

 

A fiery and hu...

1. Allegations Regarding President Joe Biden's Health and Fitness for Office

  • The first story centers on claims of a cover-up concerning President Biden's mental and physical health.
  • It highlights a House Oversight Committee investigation, led by Representative James Comer, into whether Biden was mentally fit to serve.
  • A key figure in the investigation is Dr. Kevin O'Connor, Biden’s former White House physician, who ...
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and friends affected by this tragedy. If you wish to help please click on the link provided: Kerr County Flood Relief Fund 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz

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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 Tuesday takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

 

Supply and Demand is a Real Thing

 

Pres...

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Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and friends affected by this tragedy. If you wish to help please click on the link provided: Kerr County Flood Relief Fund 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this BONUS hour of The Sean Hannity Show, Sean sits down with Kurt Couchman, Senior Fellow in Fiscal Policy at Americans for Prosperity, to dismantle three persistent myths about the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” With facts and fiscal clarity, Couchman sets the record straight:

Myth #1: “Only the wealthy benefited from the Trump tax cuts.”
FACT: The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act delivered across-the-board tax...

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