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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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No Deal: Trump Moves to Blockade the Strait of Hormuz as Iran Defies Nuclear Demands plus Swalwell Bombshell

1. U.S.–Iran Conflict Escalation N egotiations with Iran failed after roughly 20 hours because Iran refused to abandon its nuclear ambitions. In response, President Trump is described as ordering a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz , framing it as a decisive measure to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and to stop what is portrayed as Iranian “extortion” of global shipping. The blockade is economic warfare , aimed at cutting off Iran’s oil exports, which are depicted as the b...

Apr 13, 202639 minEp. 680

No Man Left Behind Morale Booster, Pentagon Manual Wrecks the Left’s Talking Point & Temporary Protected Status Equals Permanent Consequences Week In Review

1. Military Morale and Leadership U.S. military morale has significantly strengthened by a commander-in-chief who is willing to risk substantial resources to rescue a single American service member. Trump is contrasted against Clinton (Somalia), Obama (Libya), and Biden (Afghanistan), portraying those administrations as failing to protect troops. The U.S. military ethos: soldiers fight aggressively because they trust that medics, rescue forces, and leadership will risk everything to save them . ...

Apr 11, 202632 minEp. 136

How The Iran War Ends, Talking to Astronauts & Illegals Keep Committing Crimes

1. Iran Military Conflict The U.S. has conducted a 39–40 day military campaign against Iran that resulted in a decisive and generational defeat of Iran’s conventional military. Assertions include the destruction of Iran’s air defenses, missiles, drones, navy, air force, and military leadership , and thousands of U.S. strikes. President Trump announced a two‑week ceasefire , contingent on Iranian compliance. Three demands for Iran : Zero uranium enrichment Surrender of enriched uranium stockpiles...

Apr 10, 202634 minEp. 679

Bonus: Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Apr 9 2026

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 takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Carrots and Sticks Clay Travis and Buck Sexton analyze Vance’s public comments emphasizing U.S. military leverage, sanctions relief as a bargaining t...

Apr 09, 202655 min

BONUS POD: Voters Warning: Dems Signal Impeachment Blitz—Trump, Vance & the Constitution

1. Democratic Impeachment Strategy Playbook Revealed Democrats intend to impeach and remove both Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance if they gain control of Congress. Democrats would change Senate impeachment rules to allow live witnesses and prolonged trials to pressure Republicans into defecting. Impeachment is being used as a political weapon rather than a constitutional remedy. 2. Role of George Conway George Conway is articulating this strategy in interviews. Conway is emblematic of ...

Apr 09, 202612 minEp. 375

End Of Iran's Civilization PAUSED—Why, What It Means & What's Next

1. Two-Week Ceasefire Pauses Escalation President Trump announced a two-week, double-sided ceasefire with Iran, narrowly avoiding imminent large-scale U.S. strikes. The pause is conditional on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz , a critical global shipping chokepoint. Pakistan played a key mediation role in brokering the pause. 2. Ceasefire Is Fragile and Possibly Limited Iranian missile launches reportedly continued even after the announcement, casting doubt on Iran’s compliance. The ceasefire...

Apr 08, 202634 minEp. 678

Bonus: Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Apr 7 2026

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 takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Trust in Trump Clay Travis and Buck Sexton analyze Trump’s warning that Iran’s “civilization” could effectively end if its leadership refuses to comp...

Apr 08, 20261 hr 6 min

BONUS POD: Trump Orders Full Investigation as Leak Forced Iran‑Wide Manhunt for U.S. Pilot

1. High-Stakes Military Rescue Operation President Trump describes the extraordinary U.S. military rescue of two American airmen shot down inside Iranian territory during Operation Epic Fury . The mission involved dozens of aircraft, elite special forces, CIA-led deception tactics, and heavy enemy fire. Despite extreme risk, both airmen were successfully extracted, reinforcing the administration’s stance of “leave no American behind.” 2. Emphasis on U.S. Military Superiority Trump repeatedly hig...

Apr 07, 202614 minEp. 373

Easter Miracle—Heroic Rescue in Iran plus Trump Threatens Massive Retaliation if Strait of Hormuz isn't Opened

1. Heroic Rescue of a Downed U.S. Pilot in Iran An American F‑15 was shot down deep inside Iranian territory. One pilot was captured quickly; the second evaded capture for nearly 48 hours while injured and hiding in mountainous terrain. The U.S. has conducted an extensive rescue mission involving: Hundreds of special operations forces CIA misinformation campaigns to mislead Iranian forces Armed drones, fighter aircraft, bombers, and helicopter extraction U.S. forces destroyed their own aircraft ...

Apr 06, 202634 minEp. 677

Dearborn 'Sad Faces' for the Ayatollah, Hezbollah Inspired Michigan Man & Democrats’ Cash Pipeline at Risk Week In Review

1. Michigan Political Commentary & Dearborn Focus A Michigan Senate candidate avoided discussing the killing of an Iranian Ayatollah due to concern that voters in Dearborn were “sad” about it. This is evidence of Democrats allegedly pandering to Islamist-sympathetic voters rather than condemning terrorism. Dearborn is characterized as politically influential and ideologically radical in this framing. “America-hating Islamists” are gaining influence within Democratic politics. Prominent progr...

Apr 04, 202633 minEp. 135

Trump's Iran Address, Pam Bondi Leaving & ActBlue Facing Criminal Liability

1. Trump’s National Address on Iran Trump reiterates that preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons has been his position since 2015 and frames current military action as the fulfillment of long‑standing commitments. The address emphasizes: Short‑term, intense military action (“weeks, not months or years”). Severe degradation of Iran’s military capabilities (navy destroyed, air force crippled, missile and drone capacity reduced). Justification for action based on Iran’s rapid missile produc...

Apr 03, 202635 minEp. 676

Bonus: Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Apr 2 2026

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 takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Birthright Citizenship Scam Clay Travis and Buck Sexton discuss President Trump’s national address on Iran. They highlight Trump’s assertion that the...

Apr 02, 20261 hr 2 min

BONUS POD: Trump Addresses War in Iran & Delivers Epic Fury Speech to the American People

1. Military Success and Momentum The President asserts that Operation Epic Fury is not only successful but “dominating.” Officials claim objectives are nearing completion within weeks, not months . The operation is historic in scale, intensity, and effectiveness. 2. Objective 1: Neutralizing Iran’s Missile and Drone Threat Ballistic missile and drone attacks are claimed to be down approximately 90% . Over 11,000 U.S. strikes inside Iran are reported. More than 66% of Iran’s missile, drone, and n...

Apr 02, 202612 minEp. 369

Michigan Hezbollah Terrorist, Mamdani Defends Iran, Dem Candidate Says Dearborn is "Sad" about Ayatollah & California Self-Inflicted Energy Crisis

1. Michigan Hezbollah‑Inspired Terror Attack An attack on a synagogue and school in West Bloomfield, Michigan , was an act of Hezbollah‑inspired terrorism . The attacker is: A naturalized U.S. citizen with ties to Hezbollah Motivated by Iranian and Hezbollah propaganda Intending mass casualty violence against Jewish children The discussion emphasizes: Failures in immigration vetting Government databases allegedly flagged the individual Criticism of federal agencies for allowing entry and natural...

Apr 01, 202634 minEp. 675

Bonus: Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Mar 31 2026

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 takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Gay Conversion Therapy Clay Travis and Buck Sexton discuss the Supreme Court, focusing on an 8–1 ruling striking down Colorado’s ban on so‑called con...

Mar 31, 202659 min

BONUS POD: Regime Change Already Happened?—Total Energy Knockout if Iran Balks

1. Trump Iran Regime Change and Active Negotiations Donald Trump asserts that Iran’s former leadership (including the Supreme Leader) has been eliminated and replaced by a “new and more reasonable regime.” The U.S. is already in serious discussions with this new leadership, despite Iran publicly denying direct talks . Contradiction highlighted: Iran denies talks while simultaneously acknowledging responses to U.S. proposals, implying indirect communication. 2. Explicit Threats Against Iranian In...

Mar 31, 202616 minEp. 367

Longest Shutdown in History Continues, AI Tells us How to Destroy a Nation & "NO KINGS" Funding from Commie Billionaires Revealed

1. Longest Government Shutdown in U.S. History We center on a 44‑day federal government shutdown , described as the longest in history. Democrats are refusing to fund DHS, ICE, and CBP , while Republicans argue this endangers national security. TSA was funded separately, easing airport delays, but other agencies (Coast Guard, FEMA, Secret Service) remain unfunded, affecting employee pay. Democrats have a long‑standing goal of defunding or undermining law enforcement , linking ICE to previous “de...

Mar 30, 202638 minEp. 674

Choosing Illegal Immigrants over Americans, a Surveillance Scandal Bigger than Watergate & The Great Voter ID Reversal Week In Review

1. DHS Funding Standoff Republicans argue the DHS appropriations bill was bipartisan and accuse Democrats of refusing to negotiate. The consequences cited include unpaid TSA workers, airport disruptions, and national travel delays. 2. ICE as the Central Flashpoint A major point of contention is funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Democrats oppose ICE due to pressure from progressive activists. ICE is portrayed as essential for arresting violent criminals, with defunding framed...

Mar 28, 202632 minEp. 134

Airport Chaos ENDING, DHS Partially Funded—the Inside Story plus Save America Act & Artic Frost

1. DHS Shutdown and Airport Crisis The discussion centers on a prolonged Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown that led to unpaid TSA agents, widespread airport delays, and near-collapse of airport operations. President Trump issued an emergency order to ensure TSA agents were paid, averting a potential nationwide airport shutdown. The crisis is framed as a direct consequence of Senate Democrats refusing to vote on DHS funding. 2. Political Strategy Behind DHS Funding Democrats are deli...

Mar 27, 202637 minEp. 673

Listen & Subscribe: Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Mar 26 2026

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 takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Preventable Crime Deaths Trump pauses the cabinet meeting to reference the killing of Sheridan Gorman, the 18‑year‑old college student murdered in Ch...

Mar 26, 20261 hr 3 min

BONUS POD: Arctic Frost Unfrozen — What the Senate Just Revealed

1. What “Arctic Frost” Is Claimed to Be “Arctic Frost” is an internal DOJ investigation allegedly launched during the Biden administration. It is a national security and domestic extremism initiative , but allegedly functioned as political surveillance targeting Donald Trump, his allies, and conservative organizations. 2. Role Attributed to Special Counsel Jack Smith Jack Smith is accused of: Pushing for expanded subpoena authority beyond direct suspects. Advocating aggressive timelines outside ...

Mar 26, 202613 minEp. 363

Trey's Law — Protecting the Victims of Child Sex Abuse

1. Purpose of Trey’s Law Federal legislation introduced to prohibit Non‑Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) from silencing child victims of sexual abuse . Ensures victims cannot be legally barred from speaking about their own abuse. Victims may choose confidentiality, but it cannot be forced on them. 2. The Story Behind the Law Trey was abused for years at a Missouri summer camp. As an adult, during civil litigation, he was pressured to sign an NDA , which deeply harmed his ability to heal. Trey died b...

Mar 25, 202655 minEp. 672

Bonus: Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Mar 24 2026

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 takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Dems Are Political Insurgents Clay Travis and Buck Sexton discuss the ongoing TSA crisis and the extraordinary impact of Linda from Arizona, whose id...

Mar 24, 202655 min

BONUS POD: Democrat Created TSA Shortage Triggers Nationwide Airport Crisis

1. Airport Delays as a National Crisis E xtreme airport wait times (2–5 hours) across major U.S. airports. Travelers missed flights, funerals, and medical emergencies. This is a system-wide breakdown , not isolated incidents. 2. Cause of the Crisis: DHS Funding Dispute Democrats are withholding DHS funding , despite taxes already being paid. TSA agents are working without pay , leading to: Mass call-outs Resignations (thousands allegedly absent; hundreds quitting) 3. TSA Staffing Shortages TSA a...

Mar 24, 202611 minEp. 361

Airport Chaos as Dems Sacrifice TSA Workers & Flying Public to Protect Illegal Aliens plus Trump Ultimatum on Iran

1. DHS Shutdown and Airport Chaos DHS has been unfunded for weeks, causing TSA agents to miss multiple paychecks . Resulting effects include: Long airport security lines (2–5 hours) Missed flights and disrupted travel TSA resignations and staffing shortages TSA workers are described as financially vulnerable, relying on food banks and quitting due to unpaid wages. 2. Political Blame Attribution The shutdown is entirely caused by Democrats , specifically Senate Democrats. Republicans have repeate...

Mar 23, 202637 minEp. 671

The Case is Made on the SAA, When the Bible Becomes a Campaign Prop and a Liberal Icon César Chávez Week In Review

1. Senate Vote and Legislative Status The Senate voted 51–47 to proceed with debate on the Save America Act . All Republicans supported moving forward except Lisa Murkowski ; Tom Tillis did not vote . Democrats are portrayed as unanimously opposed. The bill is now in debate, with Republicans attempting to build public support. The legislation would: Require proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. Require photo ID to cast a ballot. This is: A common-sense safeguard , n...

Mar 21, 202636 minEp. 133

Liberal Hypocrisy! — from NY Gov Kathy Hochul to Texas Candidate James Talarico, Joe Kent to Liberal Icon Cesar Chavez

1. Kathy Hochul (New York Governor) – Economic Hypocrisy Hochul previously encouraged conservatives and wealthy job creators to leave New York. After large numbers of high‑income residents relocated, she now publicly urges wealthy individuals to return. T his is hypocrisy—rejecting wealth creators ideologically while depending on them financially to sustain social programs. Left‑wing governance is hostile to success yet reliant on taxing it. 2. James Talarico (Texas Democratic Senate Candidate) ...

Mar 20, 202636 minEp. 670

Bonus: Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Mar 19 2026

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 takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. A Fair Question to Ask About Iran President Donald Trump’s real‑time Oval Office remarks on the escalating U.S.–Iran conflict. Clay and Buck unpack T...

Mar 19, 20261 hr

BONUS POD: Newsom’s Gun Grab Backfires plus Day Two of SAA Fight-Republicans Take the Offensive

1. California Firearm Advertising Law Struck Down California agreed to a settlement exceeding $1.3 million in attorney fees after losing a lawsuit over its “marketing firearms to minors” law . The law effectively banned most firearm advertising, arguing it could appeal to minors. The lawsuit was brought by the Second Amendment Foundation , Firearms Policy Coalition , and other plaintiffs. Core Argument Presented The law violated the First Amendment by banning truthful, lawful advertising. It was...

Mar 19, 202614 minEp. 357

The Save America Act — FINALLY on the Floor of the Senate

1. Purpose of the SAVE America Act Requires proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote. Requires photo identification to cast a ballot. Common-sense legislation aimed at protecting election integrity rather than restricting voting access. 2. Legislative Status The Senate voted 51–47 to bring the bill to the floor. All Republicans supported the motion except Lisa Murkowski , with one Republican absent. Democrats are uniformly opposed. The bill likely will not pass without 60 votes unless Repub...

Mar 18, 202636 minEp. 669
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