Ted Cruz seeks 3-month extension for filing report that may include details of podcast deal
San Antonio Current -

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. Cruz on Tuesday sought a three month extension to file his U.S. Senate Financial Disclosures for the 2023 calendar year, which are due May 15.

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