Rand Paul
Republican · KY · U.S. Senate
Bio
Randal Howard Paul is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from Kentucky since 2011. A member of the Republican Party, he is the chair of the Senate Homeland Security Committee.
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Issue profile
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'End This War': Progressives in Congress Blast Trump's Return to Bombing IranKey progressives in Congress took aim at President Donald Trump on Wednesday amid his second straight night of attacks on Iran.US Central Command (CENTCOM) first said Tuesday that its forces had "begun launching a series of powerful strikes against Iran," in …
Common Dreams · July 8, 2026
‘Let’s get it done’: Rand Paul outlines the ultimate fix for Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship activismSays Congress needs to act, and if not, he'll go to the states
Wnd.com · July 3, 2026
Sens. Cotton, Paul Rip SCOTUS Birthright Citizenship Ruling, Propose Constitutional Amendment Eliminating ItU.S. Senators Tom Cotton of Arkansas and Rand Paul of Kentucky are blasting the U.S. Supreme Court's birthright citizenshio decision The post Sens. Cotton, Paul Rip SCOTUS Birthright Citizenship Ruling, Propose Constitutional Amendment Eliminating It appeared…
Breitbart News · June 30, 2026
Two Republicans Cave to Trump and Flip to Kill War Powers ResolutionRepublican senators proved yet again that their spines are made of pudding on Wednesday, rejecting a resolution to limit President Donald Trump’s war powers, the AP reported. The flip-flop came after Trump blew up at GOP senators for voting “yes” on a similar…
The New Republic · June 25, 2026
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