Ted Cruz Threatens Weekend Session in Quest to Defund Planned Parenthood
The Republican presidential candidate wants to force a government shutdown at the end of the month if Democrats don't relent, but it's unclear if his push will win out.
Senator Ted Cruz speaks at the Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition 2015 Spring Kickoff on April 25 in Waukee, Iowa.
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Will Texas Senator Ted Cruz be the Grinch that stole the weekend again?
With one week left before a government shutdown, the Republican presidential candidate is prepared to pull out all the stops to prevent smooth passage of a funding bill that includes federal dollars for Planned Parenthood.