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Verdict with Ted Cruz

Verdict with Ted Cruz

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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.

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  • Trump Gets Green Light to Clean House, Mamdani's 'Gloom and Doom' American Vision & Birthright Citizenship Hits a SCOTUS Wall Week In Review

    Trump Gets Green Light to Clean House, Mamdani's 'Gloom and Doom' American Vision & Birthright Citizenship Hits a SCOTUS Wall Week In Review
    Jul 11 2026
    Our podcast today focuses on several U.S. Supreme Court rulings involving presidential authority, birthright citizenship, and election procedures. The conversation examines competing constitutional interpretations of executive power, the structure of federal agencies, immigration and citizenship policies, absentee ballot regulations, and judicial reasoning in closely divided court decisions. It also includes extensive discussions on American politics, ideological disputes, government institutions, immigration, capitalism, communism, national identity, and public remarks made by political figures regarding America and its values. 1. Presidential Authority to Fire Officials A Supreme Court ruling on President Trump's authority to remove officials from independent federal agencies strengthened presidential control over the executive branch by overturning or limiting previous precedent that restricted a president's ability to remove agency officials. It is characterized as a major constitutional and political victory for presidential power. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) should be fully accountable to the president because they are part of the executive branch. Bipartisan commissions may become less common as a result of these decisions. 2. Commentary on Zohran Mamdani and Progressive Politics His Fourth of July remarks were anti-American and compare progressive or socialist policies to communism. Communism produces poverty and authoritarianism and contrasts "American exceptionalism" with what we characterize as Mamdani's worldview. 3. Birthright Citizenship Another major topic is the Supreme Court's handling of birthright citizenship. Children born in the United States to undocumented immigrants should not automatically receive U.S. citizenship. Current policy, an argument for restricting birthright citizenship, expresses support for either a constitutional amendment or federal legislation to change it. 4. Mail-In Ballot and Election Law Case Supreme Court case concerning absentee ballots in Mississippi. The Court upheld a law allowing ballots postmarked by Election Day to be received and counted afterward. The ruling will make it harder to make elections fair and argue for stricter election procedures and federal election reforms. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz X: https://x.com/tedcruz X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    31 mins
  • Historic Week Launching Trump Accounts for every Kid in America—the Inside Story behind this Landmark Victory

    Historic Week Launching Trump Accounts for every Kid in America—the Inside Story behind this Landmark Victory
    Jul 10 2026
    Trump Investment Accounts are designed to give every eligible child in America an opportunity to participate in long-term wealth building through the power of compound growth. Creating a new generation of investors by introducing children to ownership in major American companies at an early age.Showcasing strong collaboration between government leaders, business executives, and philanthropists to expand financial opportunities for families.Promoting financial literacy by encouraging parents, grandparents, and children to actively engage with and understand investing together.Celebrating significant philanthropic commitments, including large-scale contributions intended to help children build assets for the future.Demonstrating innovative efforts to provide broader access to investment opportunities for children from a wide range of economic backgrounds.Encouraging employer participation through matching contributions, helping families accelerate long-term savings growth.Focusing on expanding financial inclusion by making investment accounts accessible to millions of children nationwide.Illustrating the potential for public-private partnerships to create meaningful and lasting economic benefits for future generations.Highlighting support and recognition from leaders across different perspectives who view the initiative as a positive step toward increasing financial opportunity.Underscores the goal of helping children develop a stronger connection to the economy through tangible ownership and investment experience.Presents a vision for long-term wealth creation that could positively impact families and communities for decades to come. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz X: https://x.com/tedcruz X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    36 mins
  • BONUS POD: Trump's got Beef & Draws the Line—We're Done Dealing w Iran

    BONUS POD: Trump's got Beef & Draws the Line—We're Done Dealing w Iran
    Jul 9 2026

    1. Breakdown of the Ceasefire & U.S. Military Response

    President Trump considers the ceasefire with Iran finished, citing frustration toward Iranian leadership. Diplomatic efforts have effectively collapsed.

    • Strikes on Iranian radar systems and anti-ship missile sites.
    • Attacks against dozens of Iranian military targets.
    • Efforts to reduce Iran's ability to threaten maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
    • Warnings that additional strategic infrastructure could be targeted.

    2. Iranian Retaliation

    • Launching missiles at U.S. military installations in Bahrain and Kuwait.
    • Threatening further retaliation.
    • Rejecting what it describes as American "bullying and extortion."

    3. NATO and Broader Foreign Policy

    • Trump's participation in the NATO summit.
    • Pressure on NATO allies to increase defense spending.
    • Support for Ukraine through Patriot missile systems.
    • Strategic discussions involving Turkey.

    Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening

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    12 mins
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