Thousands of Iowans Attend Ted Cruz’s Rally for Religious Liberty (Video)

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) featured victims of religious persecution at the hands of government in the United States at his Rally for Religious Liberty.

Steve Deace Endorses Ted Cruz

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) received the endorsement yesterday of Steve Deace, a conservative, Iowa-based, nationally-syndicated radio host.

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.

The Natural Born Citizen Debate

The Natural Born Citizen debate is alive and well in the 2016 race with questions being raised about Ted Cruz, Bobby Jindal and Marco Rubio.

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.

Live Blog: The Fox News GOP Debate

Caffeinated Thoughts is partnering with The Pulse 2016 to provide live blog coverage of the first GOP presidential debate hosted by Fox News in Cleveland, OH.

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.

Ernst Introduces Bill to Defund Planned Parenthood

On Tuesday U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced S.1881 legislation intended to protect women’s health and defund Planned Parenthood.

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?

Petty Politics Trump Principles in U.S. Senate

Pro-life U.S. Senators should have sided with U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Mike Lee (R-UT) who sought a roll call vote on defunding Planned Parenthood.

Ted Cruz Releases Video Recounting Dick & Betty Odgaard’s Story

Video from Ted Cruz for President highlights Grimes, IA couple’s stand for religious liberty, Cruz announces Rally for Religious Liberty on August 21st.

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.

Presidential Candidates Weigh in on Planned Parenthood Selling Baby Body Parts

Several GOP presidential candidates react to released video that shows a senior staffer with Planned Parenthood describing the sale of baby body parts.

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.