Incensed by Warrantless Border Searches of Americans' Tech Devices? These Senators Have the Cure.
Ron Wyden and Rand Paul team up to stop Border Patrol from snooping in your stuff without good reason.
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Senators Rand Paul and Ron Wyden Pitch New Limitations on Presidential Emergency Powers
The United States is currently operating under 32 different national emergencies. This proposal would require Congress approve those declarations within 72 hours, and again after 90 days.
Bipartisan Senate Effort Predictably Kills Rand Paul's Plan to Balance the Federal Budget
Paul's proposal to cut 2 percent from the federal budget for the next five years was predictably opposed by both Democrats and most Republicans
Justin Amash and Rand Paul Disagree About Impeachment, but Fight Together for Federal Surveillance Reform
Both still see surveillance abuse that needs fixing. They’re pursuing different paths to get there.
Here Are 3 Bad Reasons We're Still in Afghanistan
There is no military solution to be had. It's time to simply come home.
Rand Paul, on a Prospective Justin Amash Presidential Run: 'The Electoral Prospects Don't Look That Good'
The libertarian-leaning senator also discusses his long, uphill fight to get U.S. troops out of Afghanistan.
Matt Welch Interviews Rand Paul About Afghanistan Withdrawal on Sirius XM
Also: Listen to Daniel Drezner talk World War III, and Nomiki Konst, Ben Dreyfuss, and Harry Enten discuss Joe Biden.
Rand Paul Presses Mike Pompeo on Iran: 'You Do Not Have Our Permission To Go to War'
Does the Trump administration think it can wage war in Iran without congressional approval? Mike Pompeo won't say.
Rand Paul and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Found Something They Can Agree On
Both the libertarian-leaning Republican and the democratic socialist want Trump to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria.
'Selective' Service Refuseniks Are Still Punished, Just Not Prosecuted
USA Today investigation finds that over 1 million men have faced the consequences of not applying to Jimmy Carter's sham draft.
Privacy-Minded Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Stop NSA from Collecting Your Phone Records
The feds have allegedly abandoned the program. These four want to make sure it stays dead.
Sen. Rand Paul Is Willing to Withhold Mueller Report as Political Leverage
Politicizing transparency is not a way to help Americans understand Russia investigation.
The U.S. Must Stop Supporting War in Yemen, Says Senate
Plus: a Rand Paul add-on makes sure measure doesn't inadvertently authorize new wars, Dick's stores are dropping guns, campus art controversy, and good 8A news
Rand Paul Fails Parents and Kids of Every Political Persuasion by Offering Weak Support for Vaccines
Paul says benefits outweigh risks, but he unfortunately didn't leave it at that.
Sens. Rand Paul, Tom Udall Introduce Bill to End the War in Afghanistan
The AFGHAN Service Act would bring U.S. troops home from Afghanistan and repeal the legal justification for much of the war on terror.
Strange New Respect for…Nancy Pelosi?: Podcast
We live in desperate times when the brake on both Democratic socialism and Republican executive-branch abuse is a 78-year-old San Francisco Democrat.
Rand Paul Will Vote to Block Trump's Emergency Declaration
The Kentucky senator's opposition appears to be the critical 51st vote in opposition to the president's executive power grab.
Trump's Emergency Action on the Border Wall Stinks All the Way Down
There is no good justification for what the president is doing. Republicans and conservatives need to call him out on it.
Here's Why Rand Paul Will Vote 'No' on AG Nominee William Barr
Paul cited Barr's past support for warrantless surveillance. He's right to be worried.
New Bipartisan Senate Bill Expands Syria Sanctions, Condemns Trump's Middle East Troop Withdrawals
The Senate is set to pass a new Middle East policy bill with overwhelming support.
Rand Paul Downplays His Influence on President Trump
When it comes to foreign policy and criminal justice reform, Paul claims that "it's not so much me pushing [Trump] in one direction as that we see eye-to-eye."
Fear of a Rand Paul-Influenced Trump Foreign Policy
Such fear is a sign of an exhausted establishment that can't justify decades of expensive failure.
Is Rand Paul Right About Special Prosecutors Being Wrong?: Podcast
Also: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez owns the cons while spouting policy B.S.
Jeff Flake Inspires Fresh New Hatred by Blocking Judicial Confirmations
Senate Republicans are torn between their hatred of voting on bills, their fear of poking the bear, and their love of confirming judges.
Trump's Atrocious Saudi Statement Spurs Republican Resistance: Reason Roundup
Plus: U.S. support for gay speakers rose as support for racist speakers diminished.
Rep. Justin Amash Slams 'Repugnant' Trump Statement on Khashoggi Killing
"It could very well be that the Crown Prince had knowledge of this tragic event-maybe he did and maybe he didn't!" Trump said earlier.
Questionable Saudi Explanation of Khashoggi's Death Bolsters Rand Paul's Case for Ending Arms Sales
The new official story is "not even close to credible," says Paul, who is calling for an end to arms sales and military cooperation with the Saudis.
Gary Johnson Out-Fundraising Republican Opponent Mick Rich
Libertarian haul is still dwarfed by the Democrat's, though a Rand Paul-friendly PAC is kicking in $2 million.
Rand Paul Says He'll Try to Block Saudi Arms Sales Over Khashoggi Disappearance
Paul has long opposed U.S. arms sales to Saudi Arabia.
Sen. Lindsey Graham Is the Imp Whispering 'War' in President Trump's Ear
Technically he's been yelling it at all of us for years now.
No, Trump Staffers Shouldn't Be Subject to a Lie Detector Dragnet to Find the 'Resistance' Mole
Rand Paul betrays his civil libertarian principles when he calls for using junk science to ferret out disloyalty.
Huge News: Rand Paul Endorses Gary Johnson for Senate
The "libertarianish" Republican becomes first major GOP figure to bypass his own party and back the Libertarian challenger to New Mexico's Democratic incumbent.
Rand Paul: Trump Should Keep Revoking Ex-Obama Officials' Security Clearances
The Kentucky Republican is glad Trump stripped ex-CIA Director John Brennan of his security clearance. But Trump shouldn't stop there, Paul says.
Sen. Rand Paul Stresses Nuclear Weapon Negotiations as Key Reason for His Russia Trip
"Diplomatic isolationists" who want to quash any dialog with Russia for partisan reasons are missing out on chances for progress on nuclear weapons and terrorism, the Senator believes.
Rand Paul Says He Will Vote Yes on SCOTUS Nominee Brett Kavanaugh
"After meeting Judge Kavanaugh and reviewing his record, I have decided to support his nomination."
Why Rand Paul Is 'Very Concerned' About Brett Kavanaugh and the Fourth Amendment
The Republican senator questions the record of the SCOTUS nominee.
Rep. Thomas Massie on Shakedowns, Cronyism—and Why He's Sticking With the GOP
"I didn't come to Washington to make friends."
Rand Paul Encourages Trump to Attack Security Clearances of Government Critics
This will have potentially serious consequences for those investigating election meddling.
Rand Paul Blames Criticisms of Diplomacy on 'Trump Derangement Syndrome'
Paul defends Trump's conversation with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in the name of diplomacy.
'Concerned' Rand Paul Isn't Sure How He'll Vote on Kavanaugh Confirmation
The Kentucky Republican is worried about Kavanaugh's record on the Fourth Amendment.
American-Backed Saudi Coalition Responsible for a Majority of Child Casualties in Yemen Conflict
If there wasn't enough reason to stop selling arms to the Saudis, a new report found that they were responsible for most of the child casualties in Yemen.
Police Arrest Man Who Threatened to Kill Rand Paul and Butcher Family, Senator Says
Rand Paul thanks U.S. Capitol Police for arresting a man who allegedly made disturbing threats against the senator and his family.
Rand Paul: 'We Do Need a Pro-Life Justice, and I've Always Been in Favor of That'
The Kentucky Republican was asked if Trump should nominate a justice who thinks "an unborn child with a beating heart is a person."
Rand Paul Is Suing the Neighbor Who Assaulted Him
In a civil suit, Paul's attorney claims the senator has been the victim of "physical pain and mental suffering."
