Staff Reports
Senator Ted Cruz has forcefully reminded the nation of a fundamental truth: under the Constitution, Congress holds the power of the purse, not the executive branch. This principle is at the heart of the ongoing budget standoff, as crucial spending authorizations expired at the end of September 2025, threatening a government shutdown if lawmakers fail to act decisively. Cruz asserts that Democrats are prioritizing taxpayer-funded healthcare for illegal immigrants over keeping the government open, fueling this stalemate.
Despite the often sensationalized talk of a “shutdown,” it’s important to note that about 80 to 83 percent of the federal government continues to operate. Essential services such as the military, law enforcement, Medicare, Social Security, and veterans’ benefits remain fully funded. It is discretionary programs—like national parks and some research projects—that see cuts when funding lapses. Cruz and his allies argue that Democrats’ demands to attach controversial social spending to funding bills only prolong the impasse and distract from essentials.
Cruz has singled out Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer for playing political games amidst the crisis, accusing him of putting ideological battles ahead of the American people’s needs. According to Cruz, Schumer is caught between appeasing far-left pressures and the practical need to keep government running, resulting in a dangerous political tantrum that threatens crucial functions. This political brinkmanship, Cruz argues, should not come at the expense of ordinary Americans.
On the Republican side, there remains cautious optimism. The Republican-controlled House has pushed for clean continuing resolutions—simple measures to keep government open without extraneous spending—only to face Democratic resistance. Cruz believes the Democrats’ intransigence will eventually collapse under public pressure, forcing a resolution that respects fiscal responsibility and rejects unnecessary spending.
Looking ahead, Cruz warns Republicans to stay vigilant against possible backdoor deals that could undermine their efforts to reduce government spending, such as extending subsidies for insurance companies that inflate premiums. As the nation watches Capitol Hill’s every move, Cruz urges Americans to remain engaged and support common-sense governance that defends the Constitution’s intent and safeguards taxpayers’ dollars. The weeks ahead are critical for shaping the country’s fiscal future.
