$1.1B in federal funding cuts for NPR, PBS pass Congress; what does that mean for North Carolina?

Public broadcasters across the state of North Carolina are reacting after Congress approved cuts to federal funding, which could have a profound impact on the services they offer. Background On ...

Senator Ted Cruz says US broadcast regulator acted like 'mafioso' on Jimmy Kimmel

The Texas senator affected a mobster accent to criticise how ABC was pressed to take action on the late-night host.

Sen. Ted Cruz plans to introduce bill codifying protections against government censorship: WSJ

Republican Texas Sen. Ted Cruz told the Wall Street Journal he plans to introduce a bill that would make it easier for ...

Comedian Jimmy Kimmel censored. North Carolina lawmakers weigh in.

Comedian Jimmy Kimmel found his show abruptly pulled from air Wednesday after FCC chairman’s threats. NC lawmakers have mixed ...
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Ted Cruz claims without evidence that China is funding U.S. climate lawsuits

Republican Sen. Ted Cruz has said China is funding climate lawsuits against American oil and gas companies to weaken the U.S. He hasn't provided... Ted Cruz claims without evidence that China ...

Democrats Embrace the Ted Cruz Shutdown Strategy They Once Loathed

When Ted Cruz’s strategy to defund the Affordable Care Act led to an epic government shutdown fight a dozen years ago, Democrats excoriated him as a villain. Now, they’ve adopted the same tactic, ...