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
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Border Security
- Illegal immigration reportedly dropped by 99%.
- $100 billion invested in border security infrastructure (wall, technology, personnel).
- Claimed economic benefits: reduced housing costs and rents due to deportations.
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Working Families Tax Cut (formerly “One Big Beautiful Bill”)
- Permanent extension and expansion of Trump-era tax cuts.
- Specific provisions:
- No taxes on tips, overtim...
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Trump IS Fixing the Economy
Inflation has dropped t...
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Economic Agenda
- Promises of major tax relief starting in 2026:
- No tax on tips, overtime, and Social Security for most Americans.
- Projected savings: $11,000–$20,000 per family annually.
- Anticipated largest tax refund season ever next spring.
- Emphasis on record investment inflows, job creation, and tariff leverage.
- Goal: “Greatest economy in history.”
- Promises of major tax relief starting in 2026:
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Military Support
- Announcement...
1. Foiled Terror Attack in Los Angeles
- Incident: FBI arrested five suspects allegedly planning coordinated New Year’s Eve bombings in Los Angeles.
- Group: Identified as the Turtle Island Liberation Front, described as a radical pro-Palestinian, anti-American extremist group.
- Details:
- Planned attacks using improvised explosive devices (IEDs) at five locations.
- Four suspects arrested in Lucerne Valley while testing bom...
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I'm Getting a Bad Vibe
Updates on the Brown University sho...
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Crime Data Manipulation in Washington, D.C.
- Investigations by the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the House Oversight Committee revealed that crime statistics were deliberately misclassified by the Metropolitan Police Department.
- The outgoing police chief, Pamela Smith, allegedly pressured commanders to report lower crime figures, downgrade serious offenses, and even retaliated against those who tried to report accurate...
- Tragic events highlighted
- Rob Reiner & spouse killed in Los Angeles, allegedly by their son, who reportedly struggled with addiction and mental illness; attribution is said to be from “People magazine,” with police not yet confirming details.
- Brown University shooting: 2 dead, 9 injured in an economics exam-prep class; a suspect was later found at a hotel south of Providence; motive and affiliation are des...
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Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Debate
- Senator Ted Cruz discusses his decade-long effort to have the Muslim Brotherhood designated as a terrorist organization.
- Explains legislative strategy shift from a “top-down” global designation to a “bottom-up” affiliate-first approach.
- Mentions bipartisan support, Trump administration’s executive order, and resistance from State Department off...
1. National Security Concerns
- We open with alarming claims that 18,000 known or suspected terrorists have entered the U.S. during the Biden administration, allegedly due to lax border security.
- The source cited is testimony from Joe Kent, Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, during a House Homeland Security Committee hearing.
- Specific examples include Afghan nationals linked to terrorist organizations who entered ...
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Buck Flying Solo
The discussion opens with the econ...
- U.S. authorities, including the Coast Guard, FBI, Homeland Security, and Navy, seized the tanker in a coordinated operation. Video footage of the boarding was released publicly.
- Official Justification: The seizure was based on violations of U.S. sanctions and links to illicit oil networks supporting sanctioned entities, including Iran.
- Venezuelan Reaction: The Maduro government condemned the action as “international pira...
1. European Union vs. Elon Musk and Free Speech
- The EU fined Elon Musk’s platform X (formerly Twitter) $140 million under the Digital Services Act (DSA) for failing to comply with transparency and moderation requirements.
- Ben and the Senator argue this is an attack on free speech, claiming the EU wants to impose censorship globally, including on American platforms.
- They highlight a letter from the EU in August 2024 urgin...
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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Clay: I'd be a Better SCOTUS Judge
Clay and Buck br...
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Sanctuary State Policies
- Illinois is releasing over 1,800 illegal immigrants charged with crimes such as murder, assault, burglary, robbery, sex crimes, and drug offenses.
- Illinois ignored more than 1,700 ICE detainers and released individuals back into communities.
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Specific Cases
- Individuals like Victor Manuel Menendez Garcia (kidnapping), Juan Morales Martinez (fatal crash), and others accused of sexual as...
1) Media vs. Military: Narco‑Boat Strikes
- Central assertion: Media outlets (especially The Washington Post) allegedly “slandered” the military with false reporting about a U.S. strike on a Venezuelan drug boat; Senator Tom Cotton is quoted saying everyone on the boat was a “valid target” based on intelligence.
- Details cited:
- References to NBC’s question about orders by Defense Secretary Pete ...
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Recent attacks & immigration/vetting
- Ben and Senator Cruz link a shooting of National Guard soldiers in Washington, D.C. to failures in vetting Afghan nationals admitted under “Operation Allies Welcome,” asserting a broader pattern of violence from inadequately vetted immigrants. They cite a TikTok bomb-threat arrest in Texas and connect these incidents to Biden administration policies.
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Bord...
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Pipe Bomber Arrest (Main News Story)
- After nearly five years, the FBI arrested Brian J. Cole Jr., accused of planting pipe bombs near the DNC and RNC headquarters on January 5, 2021.
- The discussion criticizes the Biden administration for delaying the investigation despite having evidence early on.
- Quotes from Pam Bondi and Dan Bongino emphasize that the arrest was achieved through renewed focus under the Trump administra...
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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Vindication
Capitol Hill hearings on U.S. military ...
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Affordability and Economic Policy
- Trump says his administration is taking “historic action” to lower costs for American consumers.
- Key measures include:
- Rolling back fuel economy standards (terminating Biden-era CAFE standards).
- Criticism of electric vehicle mandates and environmental regulations, calling them part of the “Green New Scam.”
- Emphasis on keeping gasoline-powered cars widely avai...
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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The Cost of Things
Clay points out the economy is g...
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