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Rand Blasts Senate Dems for Apple Show Trial

Rand Blasts Senate Dems for Apple Show Trial

On Tuesday, Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) launched into Senate Democrats for their show trial against Apple. The Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations has called Apple CEO Tim Cook to testify about the company’s use of tax shelters offshore to avoid

McCain Finds Paul's Defense of Apple 'Offensive'

McCain Finds Paul's Defense of Apple 'Offensive'

On Tuesday, KY Sen. Rand Paul launched a spirited defense of Apple, whose tax strategies were subject to a hearing of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. “I frankly think the committee should apologize to Apple,” Paul said. Paul went

Paul Resolution Condemns IRS, Seeks Investigation

Paul Resolution Condemns IRS, Seeks Investigation

As fallout from the IRS scandal rippled through Washington, Sen. Rand Paul introduced a resolution Tuesday condemning the IRS actions and calling for an independent investigation. The resolution also instructs that the investigation should examine whether criminal charges should be

2016 looms: Paul, Jindal visit early voting states

2016 looms: Paul, Jindal visit early voting states

(AP) 2016 looms: Paul, Jindal visit early voting statesBy THOMAS BEAUMONT and STEVE PEOPLESAssociated PressCEDAR RAPIDS, IowaRepublican Sen. Rand Paul opened his presidential exploration tour Friday with a splashy set of speaking engagements in Iowa designed to broaden his tea

Fitton: Amnesty Bill Would Harm Election Integrity

Fitton: Amnesty Bill Would Harm Election Integrity

Judicial Watch president Tom Fitton told Breitbart News on Wednesday that if the “Gang of Eight” immigration bill, which legalizes millions of American’s illegal immigrant population, were to pass, it would hurt the country’s elections. “Amnesty will harm the integrity

2016: Rand Paul Chief of Staff Moving to Campaign Role

2016: Rand Paul Chief of Staff Moving to Campaign Role

In a sign that Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) is laying the groundwork for a potential 2016 presidential run, his chief of staff is leaving Paul’s Senate office to run his political action committees and organize in the early primary states. 

Poll: Hispanics Worry About Acceptance by GOP

Poll: Hispanics Worry About Acceptance by GOP

A new Public Opinion Strategies (POS) poll done for the GOP shows that although many Hispanics agree with the GOP’s stand on gay marriage and abortion, they tend to support Democrats for their stances on social and cultural issues. That

500% Increase in Saudi Students in U.S. Since 9/11

500% Increase in Saudi Students in U.S. Since 9/11

Since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the number of Saudi Arabian students studying in the United States has jumped over 500%–climbing from 5,579 in the 2001-2002 school year up to 34,139 in 2011-2012. Saudi national Hani Hanjour was in

Rand Paul: Stop Debate on Immigration Bill

Rand Paul: Stop Debate on Immigration Bill

On Monday, Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) said the Senate should not proceed with the Gang of Eight’s comprehensive immigration bill until lawmakers more fully understand the failures of the country’s current immigration system and how it may have let in

WSJ Misses Value of Gun Control Filibuster

WSJ Misses Value of Gun Control Filibuster

At two different points during the tense weeks of the gun control debate, the Wall Street Journal missed the value of the gun control filibuster initiated by Sens. Rand Paul (R-KY), Ted Cruz (R-TX), and Mike Lee (R-UT). For example,

Protester Crashes Rand Paul Speech at Howard University

Protester Crashes Rand Paul Speech at Howard University

Security escorts a protester out of a speech by Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) at Howard University in Washington, DC. According to the Associated Press: The Kentucky senator, an eye doctor and son of libertarian-leaning former Rep. Ron Paul of Texas,

Rand Paul Speaks At Howard University

Rand Paul Speaks At Howard University

Kentucky Republican Senator Rand Paul, widely considered a possible candidate for the 2016 presidential race, put outreach into action with a speech Wednesday morning at Howard University, a historically black college.  The talk covered a variety of political topics from

Rand Paul On Budget: We Need 'Reagan-esque' Recovery

Rand Paul On Budget: We Need 'Reagan-esque' Recovery

Senator Rand Paul on Fox News’ “On the Record” with Greta van Sustern: “You know I think senior citizens are squeezed, and they’re squeezed because their check stays the same and their prices rise. Can you squeeze some extra money