
Ted Cruz’s Refusal to Endorse Trump: ‘That Took a Lot of Cojones’
Was the Texas senator’s bold move at the Republican National Convention a principled stand, or a mistake?
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Was the Texas senator’s bold move at the Republican National Convention a principled stand, or a mistake?

It was supposed to be Indiana Governor Mike Pence's big night—but all eyes were on the unrepentant Texas senator, instead.

As the governor steps out on the national stage, Indiana delegates recall a devoted friend, who has grown into his role as an executive.

Late in the U.S. Republican primary, the Texas senator denounced his then-rival in strong moral terms. He may not hold his ground during the convention.

For some, it's about protecting police. For others, it's about keeping protesters safe.

The long odds facing Donald Trump have ambitious Republican politicians already jockeying for position in the next presidential race.

Artists brought their work to the streets of Cleveland—from portraits to cosplay to sex dolls—taking advantage of the crowds.

The Constitution assigns executive authority to the president—but a President Trump would hand it off to Mike Pence.