Tea Party

White House 2016: Rand Paul announces presidency bid

Kentucky Senator Rand Paul has announced his 2016 White House bid. The Republican wrote on his website: "I am running…

10 years ago

John Boehner re-elected as House speaker as Republicans take control of Congress

John Boehner has survived a House rebellion by winning a third term as House speaker after Republicans took control of…

10 years ago

Thad Cochran beats Chris McDaniel in Mississippi primary

Republican Senator Thad Cochran has narrowly beaten Tea Party candidate Chris McDaniel in a high-profile primary in Mississippi. Thad Cochran,…

11 years ago

Eric Cantor to resign as House Majority Leader after losing Virginia primary election

According to Republican officials, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor intends to resign his leadership post by the end of July…

11 years ago

Who is David Brat?

David Brat is the tea party's new star after defeating House Majority Leader Eric Cantor in the biggest primary upset…

11 years ago

Eric Cantor loses Virginia Republican Party primary election to David Brat

Eric Cantor has lost a Virginia Republican Party primary election to David Brat, a challenger from the hard-right Tea Party…

11 years ago

IRS still targeting Tea Party groups

A current Internal Revenue Service employee revealed during a closed-door interview with congressional staffers that the agency is still subjecting…

11 years ago

Obama administration knew IRS was targeting conservative groups since June 2012

Obama administration knew since June 2012 about an investigation into complaints from conservative tea party groups that they were being…

12 years ago

Sarah Palin leaves FOX News after three years as paid analyst

Sarah Palin has left FOX News after her three-year run as a paid contributor to the conservative cable news channel.…

12 years ago

Michele Bachmann won first poll of Republican contest for 2012 presidential race.

Rick Perry is running for the presidential race.   [googlead tip="vertical_mic"]Republican Michele Bachmann, 55, won the Iowa Straw Poll Saturday,…

13 years ago