As interest builds in the controversial agreement U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz struck with San Antonio-based radio group iHeartMedia to distribute his podcast, the Texas Republican has asked to delay making a federal filing likely to shine light on the deal.
The Texas Republican, who faces scrutiny over a lucrative distribution deal for his podcast, asked to push back his filing date from May 15 to Aug. 13.U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz struck with San Antonio-based radio group iHeartMedia to distribute his podcast, the Texas Republican has asked to delay making a federal filing likely to shine light on the deal. to file his U.S. Senate Financial Disclosures for the 2023 calendar year, which are due May 15. The extension gives him until Aug.
Even so, the extension this year is noteworthy because of the scrutiny swirling around the iHeartMedia deal. While an August filing of the records comes closer to the November election date, Kappel added that some senators consider that a safe time to file because the Senate is out of session and reporters covering Washington politics are often on vacation.
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