Republican Party News
Featuring coverage of Republican priorities, legislation, and internal debates, this section examines how the party shapes U.S. politics from a conservative perspective.
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How Ted Cruz Would Defeat ISIS
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said Sunday he hopes President Obama seeks congressional approval in taking military action against the Islamic State, the terrorist group also known as ISIS or ISIL. Obama’s ISIS military action ‘absolutely’ needs congressional approval, says @SenTedCruz “What we ought to have is a direct, concerted, overwhelming air campaign to take them…Josh Siegel -
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With an Eye to 2016, Rand Paul Does Free Eye Surgeries in Guatemala
At a time when some Republicans considering presidential campaigns are trying to show their compassionate sides, Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., took on a mission to help the poor a world away. Paul, an ophthalmologist, conducted dozens of eye surgeries at no charge over three days in Salama, Guatemala, joining a team of other doctors from the John A….Josh Siegel -
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Rand Paul’s Confusing Views on Marriage
Where does Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., stand on the issue of marriage? If you go to his own website to find out, you’ll come away empty-handed. Marriage isn’t a category in the list of topics under the “Issues” tab. When you simply search the word “marriage” on Paul’s site you get zero findings. Without a…Genevieve Wood -
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Rand Paul: ‘Big Government Has Been at the Heart of the Problem’ in Ferguson
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., today blasted “big government” in response to the current situation in Ferguson, Mo. In an op-ed published in Time, Paul wrote, “Not surprisingly, big government has been at the heart of the problem.” He continued: “Washington has incentivized the militarization of local police precincts by using federal dollars to help municipal…Katrina Trinko -
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McCain, Graham Call on Obama to Take More Aggressive Action in Iraq
Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., sounded off against President Obama’s decision to launch multiple air strikes against the Islamic State of Iraq and al Sham (ISIS) on Sunday, calling it “ineffective” and “narrow.” “The president made it clear that this was to avert the humanitarian crisis, that they were taking these actions to protect American military…Melissa Quinn -
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Q&A: 10 Things You Need to Know About Boehner Suing Obama
Last week, the House of Representatives voted to authorize Speaker John Boehner to file a lawsuit challenging President Obama’s failure to fully implement Obamacare. Specifically, the lawsuit will challenge the administration’s delay of the employer mandate—requiring many employers to provide health insurance or pay a fine—that was supposed to go into effect Jan. 1. It’s…Elizabeth Slattery -
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It’s Not What You Think: Hannity Explores Hamas Tunnel Into Israel
Want a look inside the secret tunnels that terrorist group Hamas has used to infiltrate Israel? Take a tour with Sean Hannity. The Fox News host traveled 40 feet underground with an Israel Defense Forces guide to explore one of the sophisticated passages. Among facts viewers learn: At a cost likely exceeding $2 million apiece, the…Kelsey Bolar -
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Rand Paul Joins Forfeiture Reform Movement
On Thursday, forfeiture-reform advocates gained a new ally when Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., announced his “Fifth Amendment Integrity Restoration Act” or “FAIR Act,” which takes direct aim at some of the most abuse-prone provisions of federal civil forfeiture law. Federal civil forfeiture laws allow police to seize money and property if they suspect it is…Jason Snead -
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Newt Gingrich Warns Americans: ‘We’re Seeing the Decay of the Internet’
Newt Gingrich has a message for supporters of President Obama’s decision to give up U.S. oversight of the Internet: “Go to China and try to use Twitter.” While speaking at The Heritage Foundation on Tuesday, the former House speaker warned, “We’re seeing the decay of the Internet as a free, open, world-wide system into a…Kelsey Bolar -
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Newt Gingrich Speaks Out Against the Reauthorization of Ex-Im Bank
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, who voted against reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank in 1992 while serving in Congress, said lawmakers should let the bank’s charter expire this year. During a visit to The Heritage Foundation yesterday, Gingrich said, “The way it’s currently structured, it favors giant companies and doesn’t help small businesses.” Watch the full…Kelsey Bolar -
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Newt Gingrich: ‘Turn the Pentagon Into a Triangle’
Former speaker of the House Newt Gingrich said Wednesday that he would like to “turn the Pentagon into a triangle.” “I always tell people I’m a hawk,” Gingrich said. “But I’m a cheap hawk.” Gingrich honored the 20th anniversary of his “Contract with America” by pointing conservatives back to a key point in his Republican…Natalie Johnson -
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Ted Cruz Accuses Obama of Staging ‘Economic Boycott on Israel’ With Flight Ban
The Federal Aviation Administration’s decision to temporarily ban U.S. flights to Israel escalated into a political showdown today between the Obama administration and Sen. Ted Cruz. Following the FAA’s decision to extend the ban for a second day, the Texas Republican accused President Obama of using the federal agency to “launch an economic boycott on…Rob Bluey -
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Newt Gingrich: ‘Absolutely’ Send Unaccompanied Children Home
The United States should “absolutely” send unaccompanied children back home, said Newt Gingrich in an exclusive interview with The Daily Signal. Accusing the Obama administration of encouraging illegal immigrants to enter the United States, the former House speaker endorsed Texas Gov. Rick Perry’s decision to activate the National Guard and said the children should stop being…Kelsey Bolar -
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Ted Cruz: Obama, Harry Reid Are Holding Unaccompanied Minors for ‘Ransom’
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, criticized President Barack Obama and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., today for their support of amnesty and said they were holding the unaccompanied minors coming across the southern border for “ransom.” Cruz, interviewed on “Fox News Sunday,” said the promise of amnesty is what has driven more than 50,000 young…Melissa Quinn -
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John Boehner’s Warning to Harry Reid: ‘As Long as I’m Speaker, There Will Be No Earmarks’
House Speaker John Boehner pushed back against recent rumblings by top Senate Democrats that earmarks are making a return, saying in a new video that as long as he’s speaker “there will be no earmarks.” Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., and his top deputy, Dick Durbin, D-Ill., both said they would like to see…Natalie Johnson -
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Rand Paul Champions Women’s Rights, Religious Liberty
As news of Meriam Ibrahim Ishag’s temporary release attracted international attention, Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., championed religious liberty and women’s rights. Paul spoke today during a Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee hearing about the plight of young women, like Ishag, facing religious persecution around the world. Ishag, who is Sudanese, was sentenced to death in May for…Melissa Quinn -
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Ted Cruz Calls Border Crisis ‘Heartbreaking’
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, along with Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott traveled to San Antonio on Monday to assess the growing “humanitarian crisis” that has overwhelmed the U.S.-Mexico border. Cruz described the massive increase of minors illegally crossing the border as “heartbreaking” after touring the Texan Air Force facility that is lodging nearly 1,200 illegal…Natalie Johnson -
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Ted Cruz Urges Obama Administration to Let Texas Handle Its Border Security Crisis
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, has stepped up efforts in his campaign to #MakeDCListen. Cruz sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security yesterday asking the administration to allow Texas to secure its border during the present “humanitarian crisis.” In the letter, Cruz referred Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson to Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott’s…Natalie Johnson -
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Mike Lee, Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz Chart ‘Road to Majority’
Three prominent Republican senators – all rumored presidential candidates in 2016 – today projected their visions for the future of the party during the first day of the Road to Majority conference in Washington. Utah’s Mike Lee, with perhaps the lowest public profile of the three, used his limited microphone time to say that, if…Josh Siegel -
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Sen. Ted Cruz’s Advice to Politicians: ‘Get Back to Listening to Main Street’
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, today warned Republicans and Democrats alike that they need to “get back to listening to Main Street,” not Wall Street, to avert more electoral losses like that suffered this week by House Majority Leader Eric Cantor. “There is a frustration — a deep frustration — that politicians in both parties are…Melissa Quinn