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Extended interview: Ted Cruz on NIL legislation, Paxton-Talarico, Trump's approval rating and more

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Extended interview: Ted Cruz on NIL legislation, Paxton-Talarico, Trump's approval rating and more. (2026, October 3). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/extended-interview-ted-cruz-on-nil-legislation-paxton-talarico-trumps-approval-rating-and-more/

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In an extended interview with Tony Dokoupil, Senator Ted Cruz discusses various topics including the Protect College Sports Act, which pertains to name, image, and likeness legislation for college athletes. The conversation also covers the upcoming midterm elections as well as current approval ratings for President Donald Trump.
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In an interview with CBS News' Tony Dokoupil, Sen. Ted Cruz discussed various topics including the Protect College Sports Act, which aims to regulate name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights for college athletes. Cruz also talked about the upcoming midterm elections and shared insights on President Trump's approval ratings. The senator addressed multiple issues affecting both sports legislation and national politics in a comprehensive conversation covering key legislative efforts and political trends.

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Sen. Ted Cruz speaks with Tony Dokoupil about the Protect College Sports Act, the upcoming midterm elections, the latest approval ratings for President Trump and more.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-03
2026-10-03 · CBS News
Extended interview: Ted Cruz on NIL legislation, Paxton-Talarico, Trump's approval rating and more · assertive framing

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Sen. Ted Cruz speaks with Tony Dokoupil about the Protect College Sports Act, the upcoming midterm elections, the latest approval ratings for President Trump and more. asserted
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