140K views · 4.8K reactions | We’re in the midst of a global pandemic that has put 40 million Americans out of work, and instead of helping American workers, Democrats are focused on people who are in the U.S. illegally. The Democratic Party simply doesn’t value working Americans. | Senator Ted Cruz | Facebook

10K views · 529 reactions | WATCH: Today at our Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing Secretary Pompeo reaffirmed President Trump’s commitment to imposing whatever sanctions are necessary, including CAATSA and others like Sen. Shaheen’s & my bipartisan sanctions from the FY20 #NDAA, to ensure Putin’s pipeline never comes online. | Senator Ted Cruz | Facebook

Today, all across this great nation, we pause to pay tribute to the sacrifices made by our veterans and their families. To all our nation’s veterans: thank you for protecting our country and defending the dearly won gift of liberty. We salute you, and may God bless you. | Senator Ted Cruz

UPDATE: Sen. Ted Cruz has returned to Houston from his short trip to Cancun. More: https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/texas/reports-sen-ted-cruz-traveled-to-cancun-while-texans-suffer-through-deadly-winter-storm-crisis/285-fb30d9f4-658c-4511-a6c5-b5c7e1d7c84a | KHOU 11 News