Tag: Debates

Harvard law professor Laurence Tribe has become a hero of many Republicans opposing the climate rules. (AP Photo/Kamenko Pajic, File)

Energy and Environment

Trump-Cruz spat invokes ‘left-wing’ climate rule opponent

John Siciliano · January 15, 2016 4:00 am

Speaking of reports that the U.S. has held off on bombing runs for fear of killing people driving oil trucks for the Islamic State, Ben Carson said, "Give me a break." (AP Photo)

National Security

Carson would loosen rules of engagement against Islamic State

Jacqueline Klimas · January 15, 2016 3:59 am

Rubio likens Christie to Obama

Ariel Cohen · January 15, 2016 3:46 am

Donald Trump wrote in his book, "I support the ban on assault weapons and I also support a slightly longer waiting period to purchase a gun." (AP Photo)

Beltway Confidential

Donald Trump is no fan of the Second Amendment

Philip Klein · January 15, 2016 3:20 am

New Jersey governor says Obama's moves to go around Congress is "not right." (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Christie: ‘We’re going to kick your rear end out of the White House’

Kyle Feldscher · January 15, 2016 3:19 am

It’s Over for Jeb, Kasich, and Carson

Eric Felten · January 15, 2016 3:17 am

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush said that instead of placing more restrictions on gun sellers and purchasers, Obama should work with Congress to pass mental health reform. (Cliff Grassmick/Daily Camera via AP file)

GOP candidates: We need mental health care, not gun control

Paige Winfield Cunningham · January 15, 2016 3:14 am

Trump and Cruz fight it out on birther issue

Ryan Lovelace · January 15, 2016 3:13 am

Despite Gov. Chris Christie's insistence, Common Core still stands in New Jersey. The state remains an active member of the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Beltway Confidential

No, Chris Christie, Common Core has not been eliminated in NJ

Jason Russell · January 15, 2016 3:10 am

"I'm very angry. Our country is being run horribly," Trump said during the Fox Business GOP debate. (Screengrab/Fox Business)

Trump: ‘I will gladly accept the mantle of anger’

Curt Mills · January 15, 2016 3:08 am

Carson says Bill Clinton’s sex life is fair game

Kyle Feldscher · January 15, 2016 3:08 am

Sen. Ted Cruz opened Thursday night's Republican debate by criticizing President Obama for not mentioning the 10 U.S. sailors detained by Iran in his State of the Union earlier this week.

Cruz calls NYT loans story a ‘stunning hit piece’

Eddie Scarry · January 15, 2016 2:55 am