Jeb Bush, John Kasich Receive Failing Grade on Common Core

Jeb Bush and John Kasich receive an F on a Common Core score card released by ThePulse2016, American Principles in Action, and Cornerstone Policy Research.

Winners and Losers: Fox News GOP Debate

Shane Vander Hart says that Ted Cruz, Carly Fiorina, Mike Huckabee, Bobby Jindal and Marco Rubio were winners of the two debates hosted by Fox News on Thursday.

The Republican Campaign Cash Battle

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) leads in campaign cash, Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush leads with total fundraising and leads fundraising in 21 states.

Senate Democrats Block Bill to Defund Planned Parenthood

Senate Democrats defeated a cloture vote Monday on a motion to proceed with a bill that would have defunded Planned Parenthood on federal taxpayer funds.

If the Fox News Debate Were Held Today….

Which Republican candidates will be able to participate in the first debate hosted by Fox News and Facebook if it were held today based on their criteria?

Winners & Losers of the 2015 FAMiLY Leadership Summit

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Governor Bobby Jindal (R-LA) shined during their individual appearances at The FAMiLY Leadership Summit in Ames, IA.

Video: Candidates at the FAMiLY Leadership Summit 2015

Watch video of Marco Rubio, Donald Trump, Ben Carson, Ted Cruz, Mike Huckabee, Rick Perry, Bobby Jindal, Lindsey Graham, Rick Santorum and Scott Walker.

U.S. Senate Passes No Child Left Behind Rewrite

The U.S. Senate passed 81 to 17 S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act, a bill advocates says “fixes” No Child Left Behind while critics say it isn’t enough.

Republicans Offer Strong Reaction to Obama’s Iran Deal

Several Republican 2016 contenders offered strong reaction to President Barack Obama’s announcement of a deal reached with Iran over their nuclear program.

Reaction Round-up: Supreme Court’s Marriage Decision

Here is a round-up of reactions from different candidates, groups and activists about the Supreme Court’s decision in favor of same sex marriage.

Pastor, 8 Others Killed By Lone Gunman in Charleston, SC

Pastor and State Senator Clementa PIckney and 8 others were shot and killed during a Wednesday night service at Mother Emmanuel AME Church in Charleston, SC.

Lindsey Graham Introduces Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) introduced S. 1553, the Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, a bill he is sponsoring in the U.S. Senate on Thursday.

Will the Iowa Straw Poll Be Canceled?

Some speculate there may be a vote Friday to cancel the Iowa Straw Poll during a phone conference call for Iowa GOP State Central Committee members.

Iowa State Patrol Investigating Roast and Ride Bomb Threats

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst’s inaugural Roast and Ride received two bomb threats on Saturday. The Iowa State Patrol confirmed an investigation is underway.

Joni Ernst: Presidential Candidates Should Participate in Iowa Straw Poll

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) discussed the Iowa Caucus race and Iowa Straw Poll with media during her inaugural Roast and Ride at the Central Iowa Expo.

Live Blog: Joni Ernst’s Roast and Ride

Shane Vander Hart will live blog U.S. Senator Joni Ernst’s inaugural Roast and Ride from the Central Iowa Expo outside of Boone, IA.