Forget Trump, Ted Cruz May Be the Biggest Loser of the Midterms

Donald Trump's brand of politics didn't fare well on Election Day. But Ted Cruz's picks did even worse. And he's tested the bounds of the law along the way.

Manage newsletters View in browser Forget Trump, Ted Cruz May Be the Midterms' Biggest Loser By Roger Sollenberger Donald Trump's brand of politics didn't fare well on Election Day. But Ted Cruz's picks did even worse. And he's tested the bounds of the law along the way. COVID-Denying Medical Group Implodes Over Founder's Spending By Will Sommer Dr. Simone Gold is one of America's foremost purveyors of bogus COVID cures. She's used the money on a mansion, private jet trips, and her underwear-model boyfriend. Why the Hell Haven't We Ended the Cuba Embargo Already? By Ben Burgis Cuban people are suffering under pointless, ineffective U.S. sanctions. It's well past time to end this six-decade-old Cold War battle. The Truth is a Beast. Are you?  Get unlimited access to the Beast's fearless reporting.  Subscribe Advertisement Cops Might Already Have Your DNA, Without Your Consent By Albert Fox Cahn, Ayesha Rasheed We've entered the era of genetic surveillance and nothing—not even our own cells—is off-limits. GOP Rep. Banks Dodges on Trump 2024 After Backing Him By Andrew Kirell As the GOP backs away from MAGA after far-right candidates underperformed in the midterms, Banks avoids answering whether he still supports a Trump '24 run. Advertisement How Trump Sank the Senate for His Own Party The lesson from the 2022 midterms is clear: While Trump can help Republicans in red states, he is an albatross almost everywhere else. With Minority Life Looming, Progressives Turn to Joe Biden Cuban people are suffering under pointless, ineffective U.S. sanctions. It's well past time to end this six-decade-old Cold War battle. Democrats Keep Control of the Senate We've entered the era of genetic surveillance and nothing—not even our own cells—is off-limits. Advertisement 1.  4 University of Idaho Students Dead in Suspected Homicides  TRAGIC The victims were found at a house off-campus, police said. 2.  Jennifer Aniston Announces Death of Her Father With Tribute  'SWEET PAPA' The 'Friends' star shared pictures of her with her actor dad, who she said she will love "till the end of time." 3.  Disgraced Crypto CEO Puts $40M Bahamas Penthouse on Market  MELTDOWN FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is looking to liquidate his holdings. Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up here. © 2022 The Daily Beast Company LLC I 555 W. 18th Street, New York NY, 10011   Privacy Policy   If you are on a mobile device or cannot view the images in this message, click here to view this email in your browser. To ensure delivery of these emails, please add emails@thedailybeast.com to your address book. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, or think you have received this message in error, you can safely unsubscribe. https://elink.thedailybeast.com/oc/61415435109eeb2e0e1eed49hof6s.17xi/d5afaf36