Tea Party

Republican presidential candidates Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas and businessman Donald Trump greet each on stage at a rally on Capitol Hill to oppose the Iran nuclear agreement.

Trump, Cruz Headline Tea Party Rally Against Iran Nuclear Deal

9:20pm September 09, 2015

by Brakkton Booker

Republican Sen. Ted Cruz told the crowd that if the Iran deal goes through, the Obama administration will be the "world's leading financier of radical Islamic terrorism."

A woman holds signs depicting the head of Republican presidential candidate and businessman Donald Trump as she waits to enter the auditorium to hear him speak on Wednesday in Derry, N.H.

Why Trump Is Here To Stay — At Least For A While

12:06pm August 21, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

Who is the Trump coalition? Working-class white men and core Republicans find his straightforward style and nonpolitician approach refreshing. That means he could have staying power in this race.

Michigan Lawmaker Reportedly Concocted Fake Scandal To Cover Up A Real One

4:50pm August 07, 2015

by Scott Neuman

The Detroit News says that state Rep. Todd Courser sought to spread a rumor that he is homosexual to hide his extramarital affair with a female lawmaker.

Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, and fellow Democratic members of Congress hold a news conference to voice their opposition to the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal.

How Democratic Trade Rift Could Give Rise To 'Tea Party' Of The Left

1:56pm June 18, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

Intra-party turmoil could spill over into the next election, with labor groups threatening primaries against members — even those who sit in swing districts — who sided with the president.

Three major Tea Party groups endorsed Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., to replace Marco Rubio in the Senate. DeSantis speaks here in 2013 against Obamacare.

Meet The Tea Party's New Favorite Candidate

10:03am May 07, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

Tea Party Republicans are trying to make a comeback and have found one candidate to get behind for the Senate in 2016 — Florida's Ron DeSantis, a former JAG Corps lawyer and Yale baseball captain.

Canadian hockey fans cheer on their team. Sen. Ted Cruz was born in Canada, but has renounced his Canadian citizenship.

What You Need To Know About Ted Cruz

1:44pm April 22, 2015

by Amita Kelly

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz announced his presidential bid Monday on Twitter. If the early campaign trail is any indication of how 2016 will go, the staunch conservative will be exactly who he's always been.

Politics & Government

Foxx To Have GOP Challenger in 2016

7:39pm April 07, 2015

Representative Virginia Foxx will face a primary challenge in 2016.

More Republicans Push For Fixing, Not Repealing, Obamacare

7:51pm January 31, 2014

by Eric Whitney

Some conservatives say the health care law is here to stay. They're urging Republicans to shift their focus from repealing it to changing parts they don't like. The Tea Party wing calls that capitulation. And it's pushing primary challengers against Republicans they say are soft on repeal.

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