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** FILE ** Sen. Rand Paul, Kentucky Republican, raised his standing among Republicans hungry for a presidential winner with his nearly 13-hour filibuster last week. What Rand Paul did on the floor this week was fantastic,” said House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy of California Sunday on CNN’s “State of the Union.” (Associated Press)

Rand Paul filibuster is music to many ears; senator raises profile for 2016

By David Eldridge - The Washington Times

A rare, hand-copied draft of Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address goes on public view March 22 for six weeks at the Library of Congress. (Library of Congress)

Inside the Beltway: Still crying for Rep. Paul Ryan

By Jennifer Harper - The Washington Times

John Brennan

PRUDEN: The tall talker and the old geezers

By Wesley Pruden - The Washington Times

Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky challenged the Republican Party establishment to win his seat in 2010. He started a nearly 13-hour filibuster Wednesday, demanding assurances that the Obama administration would not use drones in the U.S. to kill terrorist suspects. (Associated Press)

Rand Paul’s filibuster highlights split in GOP ranks; defense hawks not amused

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

“I’ve had questions, written questions, for Mr. Brennan for nearly three weeks now,” said Sen. John McCain, one of three senators who listed 10 “things we do not know” about the Benghazi attack. (Associated Press)

Senators use CIA vote for leverage to get 10 answers on Benghazi attack

By Shaun Waterman - The Washington Times

New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg (AP Photo)

Emboldened Bloomberg sweeps into Washington for anti-gun campaign

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

John McCain (Associated Press)

PRUDEN: At the Hagel hearing, a march up the hill and down again

By Wesley Pruden - The Washington Times

Sens. John McCain (left) and Lindsey Graham on Sunday indicated Chuck Hagel’s nomination as defense secretary likely will be confirmed when the Senate reconvenes. “I don’t believe he’s qualified, but I don’t believe we should hold up his confirmation any further,” Mr. McCain said. (Associated Press)

Chuck Hagel’s critics say defense nominee will be confirmed

By David Eldridge - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Sen. Marco Rubio, Florida Republican. (Associated Press)

State of Union response carries risk for Marco Rubio

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad waves after addressing the 67th session of the U.N. General Assembly at the world body's headquarters on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)

Outrage after McCain tweet compares Ahmadinejad, monkey

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

White House press secretary Jay Carney pauses as he speaks during his daily news briefing at the White House in Washington on Feb. 1, 2013. (Associated Press)

White House blasts McCain over Hagel questions

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

From left: Former Sens. John W. Warner of Virginia, Chuck Hagel of Nebraska and Sam Nunn of Georgia arrive Jan. 31, 2013, on Capitol Hill to testify before the Senate Armed Services Committee at Hagel's confirmation hearing to be the next Secretary of Defense. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Defense secretary nominee Hagel roughed up by friendly fire

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

** FILE ** In this Jan. 25, 2013, file image taken from video and provided by CBS, President Barack Obama, center, and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton speak with ”60 Minutes” correspondent Steve Kroft, left, in the Blue Room of the White House in Washington. The interview aired Sunday, Jan. 27, during the “60 Minutes” telecast on CBS. (AP Photo/CBS, File)

McCain: Obama-Clinton ‘60 Minutes’ interview not Biden’s ‘happiest day’

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

“Look back at the last election. We are losing, dramatically, the Hispanic vote, which we think should be ours for a variety of reasons,” says Republican Sen. John McCain. (Associated Press)

Republicans get serious about immigration reform

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

**FILE** Immigration reform activists hold a sign in front of Freedom Tower in downtown Miami on Jan. 28, 2013. The Florida Immigrant Coalition, together with other immigrant families and community organizations, have initiated the "Di Que Si!" campaign, which translates into English "I said yes!," demanding immigration reform that creates a system that keeps families united. (Associated Press)

Immigration plan mirrors 2007’s

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

The U.S. Capitol building is seen Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011, in Washington. The six Democrats and six Republicans on the supercommittee, as it's familiarly called, have until next Wednesday, Nov. 23, to come together on a deficit reduction plan. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Senators reach deal on immigration changes

By Erica Werner - Associated Press

**FILE** Sen. John McCain, Arizona Republican (Associated Press)

McCain: ‘Time is right’ for immigration reform

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

Illustration by Alexander Hunter for The Washington Times

ALLARD: Hillary’s lesson in escaping the blame game

By Col. Ken Allard

Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Sen. John F. Kerry, Massachusetts Democrat, speaks Jan. 24, 2013, during his confirmation hearing to become the next top diplomat, replacing Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Kerry is likely to face friendly questioning on a smooth path to approval before the committee he has served on for 28 years and led for the past four. (Associated Press)

Kerry cruises through confirmation hearing for secretary of state

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times