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Sen. Ted Cruz discusses NIL legislation, Texas politics, and Trump's approval rating in interview

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Fact

In an extended interview, Senator Ted Cruz spoke with Tony Dokoupil about the Protect College Sports Act, which addresses name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights for college athletes, as well as recent developments involving Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Representative Matt Talarico. Cruz also commented on the latest approval ratings for former President Donald Trump and touched on upcoming midterm elections. The interview provides Cruz's perspective on these topics, though specific details of the legislation, the Paxton‑Talarico situation, and the exact approval numbers were not disclosed in the excerpt.

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