{
  "id": 18361109,
  "title": "Cruz on midterms: 'It was an a‑‑ kicking'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/cruz-on-midterms-it-was-an-a-kicking",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T19:08:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hill",
    "slug": "the-hill",
    "url": "https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/6201759-democrats-flip-texas-statewide-races/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Texas Sen. Ted Cruz (R) reflected on the results of the midterm elections in his home state and nationwide, calling the Democrats’ win a “blue tsunami.” “2026 was not simply a blue wave. It was a blue tsunami. It was an a‑‑ kicking,” Cruz said in an episode of his podcast, \"Verdict with Ted Cruz.\"...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}