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Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, departs the Senate chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, as lawmakers gathered for a predawn vote to advance the nomination of Education Secretary-designate Betsy DeVos. Despite vigorous opposition from Democrats, the Republican-led Senate voted 52-48 to cut off debate before dawn Friday morning, setting the stage for a final confirmation vote next week. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Ted Cruz, Bernie Sanders agree health system broken — but not much else

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

Senate Judiciary Committee Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., accompanied by Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., concludes his remarks on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, before the committee voted to approve the nomination of Attorney General-designate Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., following angry exchanges between Republicans and Democrats. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Senators spar at hearing as Democrats fume over Trump picks

By MARY CLARE JALONICK - Associated Press

Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee member Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas questions Transportation Secretary-designate Elaine Chao during her confirmation hearing before the committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Ted Cruz: Senate will confirm all of Donald Trump Cabinet nominees

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Sen. Lindsey Graham gave a lighthearted apology to fellow Republican Sen. Ted Cruz on Thursday for joking about his murder during the presidential primary. (MSNBC)

Lindsey Graham apologizes for joking about Ted Cruz’s murder

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen delivers a speech before traveling to visit Central American allies including a U.S. transit, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, at the Taoyuan International Airport in Taouyuan, Taiwan. Tsai pledged to bolster Taiwan's presence on the international stage on her visit four Central American allies on a trip that includes U.S. transits and looks set to raise China's ire. (Central News Agency via AP)

Ted Cruz, Texas governor meet with Taiwan president

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In this June 7, 2016 file photo, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File) **FILE**

Ted Cruz: I don’t see a GOP primary challenger who is ‘likely to run’ at this point

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

GOP senator: Museum ignores Clarence Thomas’ accomplishments

By MARY CLARE JALONICK - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 20, 2016, file photo, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Tex., addresses the delegates during the third day session of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. Cruz won 11 states and finished a surprising second in a Republican presidential primary, but his popularity may be slipping nationally and back in Texas.Cruz was roundly criticized for refusing to endorse Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention. His recent about-face to support Trump may not have helped enough. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

Cruz’s Trump flip-flop may hurt his popularity back in Texas

By WILL WEISSERT - Associated Press

In this June 7, 2016 file photo, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File) **FILE**

White House slams Ted Cruz as ‘selfish’ in feud over Supreme Court

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Cruz says he’s still standing by Trump after vulgar video

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Ted Cruz vows to do all ‘humanly possible’ to beat Clinton

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Hollywood actor Mark Ruffalo takes part in a commercial for pro-Hillary Clinton super PAC Save the Day. (YouTube, Save the Day)

Ted Cruz slaps down ‘Hulk’ Mark Ruffalo after ‘princes of chaos’ tweet

By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Leon Rodriguez acknowledged problems but told Congress on Wednesday that refugee vetting has improved. (Associated Press)

Leon Rodriguez, immigration director, defends refugee vetting

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

In this Feb. 25, 2016, file photo, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas listen as Donald Trump speaks during a Republican presidential primary debate at The University of Houston in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Ted Cruz’s Donald Trump support divides conservatives

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2015, file photo, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks in Portsmouth, N.H. Despite a year of campaigning, 10 televised debates and millions of dollars in advertising, most people in even the earliest voting presidential voting states are just now beginning to focus on their choices in the 2016 campaign. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Ted Cruz calls his decision to back Trump ‘agonizing’

By WILL WEISSERT - Associated Press

President Obama was criticized for standing behind a podium instead of being seated behind the Resolute desk while addressing the nation from the Oval Office on Sunday night. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

The Latest: Trump, Clinton to meet with Netanyahu

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FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2015, file photo, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks in Portsmouth, N.H. Despite a year of campaigning, 10 televised debates and millions of dollars in advertising, most people in even the earliest voting presidential voting states are just now beginning to focus on their choices in the 2016 campaign. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Cruz throws his support to Trump’s campaign at last

By STEVE PEOPLES and WILL WEISSERT - Associated Press

Trump’s Texas chairman: Cruz’s support didn’t come too late

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In this Thursday, June 30, 2016, file photo, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at a town hall-style campaign event at the former Osram Sylvania light bulb factory in Manchester, N.H. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File)

Cruz to vote for Trump, whom he once called ‘utterly amoral’

By STEVE PEOPLES and WILL WEISSERT - Associated Press