Rand Paul

Democrat-controlled budget office wrongly analyzed Trump's big bill, missed record savings, White House says

White House says the CBO’s analysis is wrong because it assumes that Republicans in Congress will fail to extend Trump’s 2017 tax cuts.

Donald Trump June 3

Trump criticizes Rand Paul over tax bill opposition: 'Votes no on everything'

Trump criticizes Rand Paul for opposing his "big, beautiful bill," highlighting a GOP divide over the package's impact on national debt and fiscal policy.

Politics June 3

Still a no: Rand Paul says $5T debt increase in 'Big, Beautiful Bill' a deal-breaker

Rand Paul criticizes the $5 trillion debt ceiling hike in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, warning it contradicts conservative values and risks fiscal irresponsibility.

VIDEO June 2

Rand Paul says he's still a no vote on Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Sen. Rand Paul, R- Ky., says the debt limit increase included in President Donald Trump's bill is a deal-breaker for him: "It's just not a conservative thing to do."

Donald Trump May 31

Trump warns Rand Paul he's playing into 'hands of the Democrats' with 'Big, Beautiful Bill' opposition

President Donald Trump criticized Rand Paul for opposing his tax bill, warning he's aligning himself with Democrats and risking support in his state of Kentucky.

Rand Paul May 25

Speaker Johnson clashes with Rand Paul over 'wimpy' spending cuts in Trump's bill

Debate over the "big, beautiful bill" intensifies as Speaker Mike Johnson and Sen. Rand Paul discuss spending cuts and debt ceiling on Sunday.

VIDEO May 25

Rand Paul rips 'big beautiful bill' for 'wimpy and anemic' spending cuts

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., joins 'Fox News Sunday' to discuss the future of President Donald Trump's 'big beautiful bill' as the GOP works through budget cuts.

Tulsi Gabbard May 20

Federal air marshals surveilled Trump Cabinet member Gabbard in 2024, Rand Paul says

Sen. Rand Paul says he viewed records of Tulsi Gabbard's surveillance by air marshals, highlighting issues of privacy and government oversight.

Rand Paul April 3

Senate approves resolution against Trump's Canada tariffs hours after 'Liberation Day' event

Four Senate Republicans helped pass a Democratic resolution opposing President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada after White House "Liberation Day" event.

Donald Trump April 2

Trump pressures 4 GOP senators ahead of anti-Canadian tariff vote, accusing them of 'TDS'

President Donald Trump pressured Sens. McConnell, Paul, Collins and Murkowski in a Truth Social post ahead of an upcoming vote to scuttle his Canadian tariffs.

Rand Paul February 20

Rand Paul endorses Trump 3 months after Election Day, admits 'I was wrong'

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., endorses President Donald Trump months after Election Day, declaring in a tweet, "I was wrong to withhold my endorsement."

Politics February 19

Pro-union Trump nominee faces Senate grilling as at least one Republican vows to oppose her

Lori Chavez-DeRemer will go before the Senate HELP committee on Wednesday for a confirmation hearing. Sen. Rand Paul, who has already said he will vote "no," is on the committee.

Politics February 12

Trump's controversial Labor Secretary pick to face Senate grilling Wednesday

President Trump's pick to lead the Department of Labor, former Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., will have to explain her pro-union stances to Republicans during a hearing Wednesday morning.

Donald Trump February 5

Rand Paul recoils at Trump's Gaza takeover plans: 'I thought we voted for America First'

Sen. Rand Paul recoiled in response to President Donald Trump's Gaza takeover plan, suggesting that it would run afoul of the "America First" principle people voted for.

Coronavirus February 1

Anthony Fauci may be deposed as GOP intensifies COVID investigations in new Congress

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., issued subpoenas to 14 agencies from the outgoing Biden administration in his effort to continue investigating the origins of the COVID pandemic and taxpayer-funded gain-of-function research.

Rand Paul January 28

Rand Paul opposes President Trump's Labor secretary pick Lori Chavez-DeRemer

Sen. Rand Paul has declared that he will not support President Donald Trump's Labor secretary nominee former Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer.

VIDEO January 23

Rand Paul: History will judge Fauci 'harshly'

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., discusses President Donald Trump’s decision to try and stop gain-of-function virus research on ‘America Reports.’

VIDEO January 8

Meta could be looking for 'sweetheart deal' by ending fact-checking

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky, joins 'Fox & Friends' to discuss Trump's agenda, Meta announcing an end to their fact-checking program and embracing the GOP's free speech push.

VIDEO December 24

Government waste report uncovers more than $1 trillion spent by Biden admin

'Outnumbered' panelists discuss Sen. Rand Paul's annual 'Festivus' report spotlighting wasteful government spending.

VIDEO December 24

Rand Paul details how the Biden admin wasted $1 trillion

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., shares his annual 'Festivus' report spotlighting wasteful government spending on 'Fox & Friends.'

Joe Biden December 23

Drag shows, Arabic Sesame Street, lonely rats: GOP senator details how Biden spent $1T on 'government waste'

Republican Sen. Rand Paul released his 2024 "Festivus" report detailing where the Biden administration spent $1 trillion over the past year.

Trump Transition December 22

Sen. Rand Paul pledges to get Trump’s cabinet picks approved ‘as quickly as possible’

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., on Sunday said he "couldn’t be happier" with President-elect Trump’s Cabinet nominees, adding, "I couldn't have picked better."

Elon Musk December 19

Rand Paul suggests replacing Mike Johnson with Elon Musk as Speaker of the House

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., has floated the idea of replacing House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., with Elon Musk after the chaotic collapse of the continuing resolution spending bill.

Rand Paul December 18

Rand Paul blocks bill responding to drone sightings: Shouldn't rush to grant 'sweeping surveillance powers'

Sen. Rand Paul on Wednesday blocked a bill that would have allowed local and state authorities to track drones amid a slew of worrisome sightings in the Northeast.

Politics December 18

Massie drops colorful analogy opposing foreign aid, mocks Speaker Johnson with AI-generated image

Thomas Massie likened U.S. foreign aid to an individual watering their neighbor's yard while their own house burns, and illustrated his point with an AI image of Speaker Mike Johnson.

VIDEO December 13

Sen. Rand Paul reveals shocking government spending

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., unpacks shocking projects that are being funded by the federal government on 'Hannity.'

Police and Law Enforcement December 5

'Secure our border': Massive police org calls for swift confirmation of Noem to DHS

The Fraternal Order of Police sent letters to both President-elect Trump and Sen. Rand Paul calling for a swift confirmation of South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to lead DHS.

Rand Paul November 15

Rand Paul wants to abolish agency established under Trump, but calls prospect 'unlikely'

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., would like the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to be nixed, but said elimination is "unlikely."

Politics November 12

Rand Paul backs Kat Cammack for House Republican Conference Chair, Rick Scott for Senate Majority Leader

Sen. Rand Paul backed Sen. Rick Scott for Senate Majority Leader and Rep. Kat Cammack for House Republican Conference Chair

Vaccine October 30

Rand Paul hits 'Biden/Harris CDC' over COVID-19 vaccine guidance for 6-month-olds

Sen. Rand Paul pointed to CDC guidance on child COVID-19 vaccinations, suggesting that people are "hesitant to believe" the agency's recommendations.

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