Verdict with Ted Cruz

In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson commemorate the legacy of Milton Friedman before turning to what they describe as two of the most consequential Senate races in the country. They discuss media coverage of Abdul El-Sayed, debate the significance of questions surrounding the Muslim Brotherhood, examine James Tallarico’s policy positions, and argue that the outcome of these elections could shape energy, immigration, education, and cultural policy for years to come. The conversation concludes with a look at President Trump’s Alaska rally, support for Senator Dan Sullivan’s reelection campaign, and Trump’s decision to pardon three Alaska diesel mechanics previously convicted in a federal Clean Air Act case.
Fifty years after Milton Friedman received the Nobel Prize in Economics, Senator Ted Cruz reflects on the economist’s enduring influence on free-market thought, school choice, and economic policy. The discussion begins with a classic televised exchange between Friedman and Phil Donahue, highlighting arguments for capitalism that Cruz says remain relevant today.The episode then shifts to two highly contested 2026 Senate races, focusing on media coverage, candidate scrutiny, immigration policy, energy production, and cultural debates. Cruz and Ben Ferguson argue that recent reporting surrounding Abdul El-Sayed changed after questions were raised about his past statements, family associations, and public record. They also examine the Texas Senate race, discussing James Tallarico's positions on transgender-related policies, immigration, energy, and agriculture.
Topics Covered:
The 50th anniversary of Milton Friedman's Nobel Prize and his defense of free-market capitalism
Friedman’s influence on school choice and education reform
Media coverage and scrutiny of Abdul El-Sayed and allegations concerning Muslim Brotherhood connections
The Texas Senate race and debate over James Tallarico's positions on social and cultural issues
Immigration, amnesty proposals, and border policy disagreements
President Donald Trump's Alaska rally, energy development, and pardons for Alaska diesel mechanics
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In this episode of the 47 Morning Update w Ben Ferguson, Ben examines the whistleblower allegations surrounding the federal investigation known as Arctic Frost, the expansion from thousands of donor records to claims involving hundreds of thousands of individuals, and the broader debate over whether government investigators exceeded appropriate boundaries while pursuing matters related to the 2020 election and Donald Trump. They discuss constitutional concerns, donor privacy, political participation, and the questions they believe the Department of Justice should answer regarding the collection and handling of these records.
New allegations from Chuck Grassley contend that records tied to at least 639,000 Republican donors, voters, and supporters were obtained during the federal investigation connected to Donald Trump. The claim raises questions about the scope of government subpoena powers, political privacy, and how donor information was collected and used.The controversy centers on whistleblower information highlighted by Grassley, who argues that investigators gathered data extending far beyond individuals directly connected to the case. According to the discussion, the records allegedly included donor information, personal identifying details, political contribution histories, and information related to campaign merchandise purchases.
Topics Covered:
Chuck Grassley's disclosure of whistleblower allegations involving at least 639,000 Republican donors and supporters.
The FBI investigation known as Arctic Frost and its connection to the special counsel investigation led by Jack Smith.
Claims that donor records, contribution histories, and personal information were obtained through subpoenas.
Questions about the collection of information related to Trump campaign merchandise purchases.
Debate over whether records dating back to 2005 were relevant to an investigation focused on the 2020 election.
Concerns about political privacy, government transparency, and First Amendment participation in the political process.
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In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson examine allegations involving Abdul El-Sayed, review public reporting and statements cited as evidence of connections to the Muslim Brotherhood, discuss the structure and authority of the Senate Intelligence Committee, critique NBC’s Meet the Press interview with El-Sayed, and debate the national security implications they believe could result from his election to the U.S. Senate.
Michigan’s Senate race takes center stage as Senator Ted Cruz argues that a potential victory by Abdul El-Sayed would raise serious questions about access to classified intelligence and national security oversight. Cruz and Ben Ferguson examine El-Sayed’s public statements, past writings, family connections, campaign supporters, and media coverage surrounding allegations of ties to organizations linked to the Muslim Brotherhood.The conversation also explores a little-known aspect of the U.S. Senate: elected senators do not undergo a traditional security clearance process, and committee assignments can provide access to highly sensitive intelligence information. Cruz explains how Senate leadership determines key committee placements and why he believes those decisions matter in this race.
Topics Covered:
Abdul El-Sayed and the Michigan U.S. Senate race
Senate access to classified intelligence and committee assignments
Alleged Muslim Brotherhood connections discussed by Cruz and Ferguson
The role of the Senate Intelligence Committee and intelligence oversight
Criticism of NBC’s Meet the Press interview and media coverage
The history and influence of the Muslim Brotherhood as described in the episode
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In this episode of the 47 Morning Update w Ben Ferguson, Ben discusses the federal search of Ilhan Omar’s residence, review the history of allegations that have surrounded her for years, examine reporting from multiple news organizations regarding immigration-related records, and analyze the political and legal implications of an ongoing federal investigation involving a member of Congress.
Federal agents executed a search warrant at the Washington, D.C. home of Representative Ilhan Omar as part of an ongoing federal criminal investigation. The development moves a long-running political controversy into a new phase, raising questions about what investigators are examining and what evidence, if any, supports the allegations under review. Ben breaks down the reported involvement of Homeland Security Investigations and the Department of Justice, the public reporting surrounding Omar’s immigration and marriage history, and the legal significance of a federal search warrant being approved and executed against a sitting member of Congress. He also examines the distinction between allegations, confirmed investigative actions, and the unanswered questions that remain at the center of the case.
Topics Covered:
Federal search warrant executed at Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Washington, D.C. residence
The role of Homeland Security Investigations and the Department of Justice
Longstanding allegations involving immigration records and marriage history
Public reporting on tax filing irregularities and unresolved factual disputes
Reactions from President Trump, J.D. Vance, and administration officials
Omar’s response and claims that the investigation is politically motivated
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In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson welcome Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg for a wide-ranging discussion about his recent viral interview with Tucker Carlson. Together, they discuss World War II, deterrence, NATO-era security principles, U.S.-U.K. relations, Russia’s economy, China’s ambitions toward Taiwan, and the cultural and constitutional values they argue have helped shape freedom and prosperity across the world.
A viral interview between Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg and Tucker Carlson sparked a heated debate over World War II, Nazi Germany, Russia, isolationism, and the future of the West. In this conversation, Senator Ted Cruz, Ben Ferguson, and Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg examine the arguments behind that exchange and discuss why they believe moral clarity, deterrence, and Western democratic principles remain essential in a dangerous world.The discussion centers on whether the Allies were right to defeat Nazi Germany, the role of American leadership on the global stage, and the importance of distinguishing between good and evil in foreign policy. The conversation also explores the transatlantic alliance between the United States and the United Kingdom, the challenges posed by China, Russia, and Iran, and the strategic importance of Taiwan.
Topics Covered:
Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg's viral exchange with Tucker Carlson over World War II and Nazi Germany
The debate over isolationism, deterrence, and "peace through strength"
U.S.-U.K. relations and the modern "special relationship"
China, Taiwan, and the strategic importance of advanced semiconductors
Russia, Putin, and competing claims about economic strength and global influence
Western constitutional traditions, individual liberty, and national sovereignty
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