January 29, 2026 Senate GOP holdouts refuse to budge as shutdown talks continue Senate Republicans split from their party over the government funding package as negotiations continue on the DHS bill and a possible government funding extension.
January 27, 2026 Top DHS immigration officials agree to publicly testify before Senate Homeland Security panel The heads of ICE, CBP and USCIS agreed to publicly testify before GOP Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul's Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Feb. 12
January 26, 2026 GOP senator demands DHS immigration chiefs testify after fatal shootings in Minnesota Sen. Rand Paul's, R-Ky., request comes on the heels of the latest fatal shooting involving a border patrol agent, though his inquiry is more focused on the billions flowing to DHS.
January 21, 2026 Rand Paul says personal experience with YouTube and Google changed his mind about platform liability Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky explained in an opinion piece that he changed his thinking about liability for content hosting platforms.
January 19, 2026 Rand Paul says US in 'active war' with Venezuela: 'I still hope it works out for the best' Sen. Rand Paul said the U.S. is in an "ongoing war" with Venezuela in an effort to acquire its oil following the recent operation to attack the country.
January 13, 2026 Rand Paul says GOP colleagues 'don’t give a s‑‑- about these people in the boats': They 'say they’re pro-life' Sen. Rand Paul blasted GOP colleagues over the boat strikes near Venezuela, accusing them of not caring about the lives lost on the vessels.
January 12, 2026 Rand Paul says Trump's threat to bomb Iran 'is not the answer': Not the 'job of the American government' Sen. Rand Paul warned against President Donald Trump's Iran bombing threats, citing constitutional concerns and questioning if it would rally protesters behind the Ayatollah.
January 6, 2026 Rand Paul breaks with Trump on Venezuela, calls action ‘war’ as Senate prepares constitutional showdown Sen. Rand Paul calls U.S. military action in Venezuela "war," challenging the Trump administration's authority as Senate debates war powers resolution.
January 6, 2026 Rand Paul says Venezuela action amounts to war ahead of Senate vote Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., argues U.S. actions in Venezuela are “by all definitions, war” as the Senate prepares to debate a War Powers Resolution on Congress’ authority to authorize military action.
January 6, 2026 Rand Paul blames rival Republican senator for Trump Venezuela interventions Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., suggested Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., has had an influence on President Donald Trump's approach to Venezuela and regime change.