Ted Cruz Makes It Official
The Texas senator is looking for a boost, as he trails other GOP presidential hopefuls. So he took the bold move of becoming the first to officially declare his candidacy.
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Media Dissect Sen. Ted Cruz's Presidential Prospects
The Texas Republican's early focus will reportedly be fundraising and the caucuses. He faces what's likely to be a crowded Republican field for the 2016 presidential nomination.
Is Ted Cruz Allowed To Run Since He Was Born In Canada?
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz became the first major candidate to declare for president, but some question whether he's eligible since he was born in Canada. Legal scholars, though, believe he can.
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.
Republican Thorn Ted Cruz Announces Run For President
With a midnight tweet, Ted Cruz became the first major candidate to announce he is running for president. But Cruz faces an uphill climb against better-funded and better-known candidates.
Bad Blood Gets Worse Between Barack, Bibi And Israel
Benjamin Netanyahu's re-election is likely to cause President Obama more headaches when it comes to dealing with Republicans, the Iran negotiations and the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.
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.
Obama 'Embarrassed' For Republicans Who Wrote Iran Letter
In two interviews, the president weighs in on controversies over the letter 47 Republicans wrote to the leaders of Iran and Hillary Clinton's use of a private email account.
Gov. Scott Walker Goes Head-To-Head With Labor Over Right-To-Work
Wisconsin Republicans are fast-tracking a "right to work" bill to Gov. Scott Walker. The law aims to weaken private sector unions by letting employees opt out of paying dues.
McConnell's Call For 'Regular Order' May Not Mean What It Used To
Majority Leader Mitch McConnell promised to restore "regular order" to the Senate, making it more bipartisan and productive. Five weeks into the new session, the dream remains elusive.