Ted Cruz's social media savvy, explained: Ted Cruz in the news

Today's Ted Cruz news: Meet Josh Perry. He's the 27-year-old behind the Texas senator's social media presence. "Under Perry's leadership, Cruz is active on social media and a pioneer among his Senate colleagues. In 2013, Cruz made history by becoming the first person to read tweets on the Senate floor." Read more from MSNBC.

Cruz was among the Republicans in South Carolina over the weekend for a big candidates summit that focused heavily on national security. "Several zeroed in on a shooting in Garland, Tex., this week -- including Cruz, a U.S. senator from the state who is running for president." Read more from the Washington Post.

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