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Cruz said he’s still aiming to advance at least two more measures designed to protect kids online from his perch as Commerce Committee chair.

Trump White House wants to block expanded subpoena power for Cruz

The White House is trying to prevent the Senate Commerce Committee from expanding Chair Ted Cruz’s subpoena power, a move that would allow the Texas Republican to target Big Tech companies that President Donald Trump has cozied up to, according to three sources familiar with the matter.

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