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Jerry Falwell Jr. on Rand Paul: ‘I sure hope he runs for president’

Paul Bedard · October 29, 2013 4:00 am

Virginia's Ken Cuccinelli would arguably be the most libertarian governor in the United States if he wins on Nov. 7, but he has become a top target for many libertarians. (Photo: Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Ken Cuccinelli’s policies show a strong libertarian streak

Timothy P. Carney · October 26, 2013 4:00 am

"There certainly is some irony. The Democrats shut down [the] government because they wouldn't accept a one-year delay. Now it's so bad they're actually in favor of a one-year delay," Paul said during an interview. (AP Photo)

Rand Paul threatens to hold up Janet Yellen nomination over audit of the Federal Reserve

Joseph Lawler · October 25, 2013 4:00 am

Janet Yellen, President Obama's nominee for Federal Reserve chairman, is generally viewed as a "dove" -- someone who, all else equal, prefers looser money and tolerates slightly higher inflation. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

White House: Fed nominee Yellen to meet senators next week

Meghashyam Mali · October 25, 2013 4:00 am

The Senate Conservatives Fund is refocusing on elections with a rush of endorsements in recent days, including one for Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's GOP primary opponent, Matt Bevin.ÃÂ (AP Photo/Stephen Lance Dennee)

Senate Conservatives Fund looks ahead to future battles

Rebecca Berg · October 23, 2013 4:00 am

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky.,ÃÂ Paul wants to amend the U.S. Constitution so that members of Congress, the Executive and Judicial branch are subject to the laws in the same way as the rest of America. (AP/Jose Luis Magana)

Rand Paul: Amend Constitution to end special treatment for lawmakers

Susan Ferrechio · October 21, 2013 4:00 am

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, on Thursday introduced a bill that would allow states to define marriage however they see fit, even as gay rights proponents push legal challenges to traditional marriage laws in the wake of the Supreme Court's invalidation of the Defense of Marriage Act.ÃÂ (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Conservatives have a winning message against Obamacare

David Limbaugh · October 21, 2013 4:00 am

Over 90 percent of congressional incumbents running for their own seats have won re-election since 1970.

Three words you would love to say: ‘Congress, you’re fired!’

Philip Blumel · October 18, 2013 4:00 am

Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, is among 16 Republicans who voted to block a vote on the final compromise just hours before the Treasury Department said the government would default on its debt. Cornyn has been targeted by some conservative groups, raising the possibility that he might attract a Tea Party challenger.ÃÂ (AP Photo/CBS News, Chris Usher)

Candidates in high-stakes races take sides in high-stress budget vote

Rebecca Berg · October 17, 2013 4:00 am

Nearly $2 million flowed in to Florida Sen. Marco Rubio's joint fundraising and re-election committees between July and September, plus a yet-undisclosed amount from his leadership PAC.ÃÂ (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Out of spotlight, Marco Rubio quietly raises $2 million in campaign cash

Rebecca Berg · October 16, 2013 4:00 am

Ted Cruz's sidekick Mike Lee, right, will likely go down in flames with him, but the other two who have sometimes stood with them -- Rand Paul and Marco Rubio, left, -- have lately been looking less and less happy, and may be the ones to watch now. (AP Photo)

Ted Cruz, Mike Lee, Tea Party are big losers of government shutdown battle

Noemie Emery · October 15, 2013 4:00 am

Fate of Senate deal will rest with undecided House Republicans

Fate of Senate deal will rest with undecided House Republicans

Susan Ferrechio · October 14, 2013 4:00 am