The Republican senator from Kentucky is getting a jump on what is likely to be a crowded GOP field in 2016. Polls show him in a three-way tie for third place for his party’s nomination.
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5 Reasons Cruz Announced His Candidacy Early
Cruz has not been the buzz candidate so far in the GOP’s 2016 discussions — nor the media’s. In fact, he has seemed at times a bit of a faded rose, a skyrocket that has spent much of its sparkle.
Why Federal Budgets Aren’t What You Think They Are
Congressional Republicans’ budget is expected to be released Tuesday, but a federal budget is not really a budget at all.
State voter pamphlet contains anti-Begich ad
The Division of Elections voter pamphlet is arriving in mailboxes across the state. Way in the back is a page that caught some voters by surprise.
Missouri Lawmakers Override Vetoes On Abortion, Guns
Missouri’s Republican-led Legislature overruled vetoes by Gov. Jay Nixon to push through measures expanding gun rights and mandating a 72-hour waiting period for women seeking abortions.
Obama Will Put Off Executive Actions On Immigration
Responding to fellow Democrats’ concerns in a tight election season, President Obama will delay acting on his own on immigration issues until after November’s midterm vote, the White House says.
Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell Found Guilty In Corruption Trial
A federal jury in Richmond, Va., has found former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell guilty on 11 of 14 charges in his corruption trial. His wife, Maureen, was found guilty on nine of 14 charges, including obstruction of justice.
U.S. Prisoner Swap For Bergdahl Broke The Law, GAO Says
The Pentagon didn’t give enough notice to Congress and misused nearly $1 million when it swapped Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl for five senior Taliban members, the Government Accountability Office says.
House Cancels Vote On $659 Million Border Security Bill
House GOP leaders pulled the plug on a $659 million bill to deal with the influx of tens of thousands of unaccompanied minors entering the U.S. from Central America.
House Votes To OK Lawsuit Against Obama
The House voted Wednesday to authorize a lawsuit against President Obama, claiming that he has overstepped the limits of his executive authority.