Carr, a Trump loyalist, drew attacks from multiple senators in an FCC oversight hearing before the Senate Commerce Committee. It was Congress’ first chance to publicly grill Carr over his threats in September that broadcasters could face regulatory consequences for airing what conservatives saw as a misleading joke by Kimmel.

Donald Trump on Monday made the unfounded claim that Rob Reiner and his wife, Michelle, were killed because of their past criticism of him.

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) scolded FCC Chairman Brendan Carr Wednesday about his role in the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's late night ABC show -- but then let him get by with an answer that attacked Democrats and moved on.

Republican Sen. Ted Cruz is threatening to hold up funding to keep the federal government open after the end of January if reforms don't pass to tighten up the rules on military flights after the deadly collision between an airliner and an Army helicopter over Washington,

The Senate on Wednesday passed a bill by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) aimed at boosting military helicopter safety, particularly around Reagan Washington National Airport, after a battle in recent days

The Senate Republican's comments come after President Donald Trump resurrected the unsubstantiated claims against Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., during a rally promoting affordability.

Republican Sen. Ted Cruz wants restrictions on military flights approved before government funding runs out at the end of next month to prevent another midair collision like the one near Washington, D.