Verdict with Ted Cruz

House Budget VICTORY, Cartels Escalate War Zone at Southern Border & Dems DIg in on Boys in Girls' Sports

Feb 26, 2025
The recent tax cut bill passed by the House marks a significant victory, with Trump rallying support. The escalating violence from drug cartels at the southern border has reached alarming levels, underscoring the need for urgent action against them. Meanwhile, the legal battle over gender regulations in sports intensifies as the federal government enforces laws to keep boys from competing in girls' sports, sparking resistance from various states.
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INSIGHT

Budget Reconciliation Explained

  • The House passed the first step of budget reconciliation, a process to bypass the Senate filibuster.
  • This allows budget-related legislation to pass with a simple majority, crucial for Republican goals.
ANECDOTE

Scotch Celebration

  • Ted Cruz describes a celebratory dinner with Steve Scalise after a close House vote.
  • Scalise, having picked up the tab, encouraged Cruz to order an expensive drink, leading to a toast with McAllen 25 scotch.
INSIGHT

Boycott Effectiveness

  • The Bud Light boycott succeeded due to easy product substitutability, unlike boycotts of sports leagues.
  • Target's boycott had less impact because fewer direct competitors exist.
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