As solicitor general of Texas, Cruz argued there's no constitutional right to sex toys, among other things.
Things You Didn’t Want to Know About Ted Cruz
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Intervention
The attorney general of Iowa calls on Grassley to do his job, and Paul Ryan swears he isn't running for president. Again.
The NFIB’s Big Attack on Merrick Garland: He’s Pro-Labor, Pro-Environment
The NFIB unwittingly makes the case for Merrick Garland.
Report: Top Republicans Plan to Skip Thunderdome 2016
Top elected Republicans and former candidates plan to skip the GOP convention.
Kentucky AG Files Lawsuit Against Governor Bevin for Unilaterally Cutting Education
Governor Bevin is accused of giving an "illegal order" to unilaterally cut education.
Another Company Cancels North Carolina Expansion
Deutsche Bank has canceled their plans to expand in the city of Cary.
Intransigence
Another concert is canceled, the CDC issues another warning about Zika, and Goldman Sachs settles with the DOJ.
Paul Ryan’s Policies Are Running for President Even if He Isn’t
Ryan will reportedly debut his own policy platform ahead of the GOP convention.
Texas Attorney General Charged With Securities Fraud by the SEC
Ken Paxton faces fresh civil charges in addition to criminal charges.
Failed GOP Candidate Scott Walker Wants Help Paying His Debt
Scott Walker's long dead campaign still owes $1.2 million in debt.
Congress Returns from Recess, Probably Won’t Pass a Budget
Congress will return to session tomorrow with no concrete plans for anything.
Tax Haven
Trump and Clinton lead in New York, Springsteen cancels his NC concert, and NC police don't know how to handle the bathroom bill.
Detroit Schools File Lawsuit Against Michigan
The Detroit system has filed a lawsuit to regain control of their schools.
Ohio Republicans Want to Kick Hundreds of Thousands Off Medicaid
The GOP proposal would force the working poor to pay a premium for coverage.
Summer Smackdown
No one likes Donald Trump. Actually, at least one guy in New York does. Plus a programming note.
More Tuition Hikes Coming to UW Campuses After Walker Budget Cuts
University of Wisconsin board of regents has approved more tuition hikes.
Oklahoma Republicans Introduce Bill to Keep Guns in School Secret
A new bill would exempt school guns from public records requests.
South Carolina Republicans Introduce Their Own Anti-Transgender “Bathroom Bill”
Lawmakers in South Carolina are borrowing a page from North Carolina.
Big Feet
The Pfizer/Allergan merger is called off, and Trump has a yuge lead in New York. Plus a programming note.
Alabama GOP Begins Impeachment Proceedings Against Governor Bentley
The impeachment of Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) has begun.