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Border Buster: Rep. Luis V. Gutierrez, Illinois Democrat, took his immigration reform message to the districts of two Virginia Republicans: Rep. Frank R. Wolf and Rep. Bob Goodlatte. (Associated Press)

Immigration reformists gain American support, try to turn opponents

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Illustration by Greg Groesch for The Washington Times

HANSON: Holding the line on spending

By Christine Harbin Hanson

Congressional canines vie for king of Hill title

By Casey Mutchler - The Washington Times

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Cory Booker

TAUBE: Is Cory Booker eyeing the White House?

By Michael Taube

**FILE** Sen. Lamar Alexander, Tennessee Republican, speaks to reporters on Jan. 9, 2013, in Nashville. (Associated Press)

Sen. Lamar Alexander gets primary challenger in Joe Carr

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

**FILE** Linda Door of Laguna Beach, Calif., protests outside the United States Supreme Court in Washington on March 26, 2012, as the court begins hearing arguments on the constitutionality of President Obama's health care overhaul, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. (Associated Press)

Obamacare opponents make last stand at town halls

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

Cruz

A possible candidate is born: Sen. Ted Cruz a ‘wild card’ for GOP presidential bid

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

Illustration: GOP changing lead by Alexander Hunter for The Washington Times

LAMBRO: A likely resurgence of the GOP

By Donald Lambro - The Washington Times

Illustration by Mark Weber

FIELDS: Finding the elusive ‘right thing’

By Suzanne Fields - The Washington Times

Gingrich

Republicans huddle on their ground game

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

President Obama speaks at a news conference in the East Room at the White House in Washington on Aug. 9, 2013. (Associated Press)

Obama’s immigration test run raises cheers, alarm

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

**FILE** AFL-CIO President Richard L. Trumka

AFL-CIO looks to grab governorships in 6 states in 2014

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., waits for the arrival of the University of Louisville men's basketball team being honored for their 2013 NCAA championship, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, July 23, 2013. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Back from the brink! McConnell ‘clear favorite’ in Kentucky

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Rep. Frank R. Wolf, Virginia Republican (The Washington Times)

Wolf at the door: Immigrant rights issue follows lawmakers home

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Embassy Row: Belly laughs in Egypt

By James Morrison - The Washington Times

Rep. Tom Cotton (Associated Press)

Cotton running for Senate in Arkansas with Pryor in GOP’s crosshairs

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

President Obama tours the home framing assembly area at Erickson Construction in Chandler, Ariz., on Tuesday. Mr. Obama annouced support of a Senate bill that would eliminate mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. (Associated Press)

Obama supports Senate bill to kill Fannie, Freddie

By Patrice Hill - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Republican challenger Matt Bevin said Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's refusal to embrace the "defund Obamacare" strategy shows he's out of step with the Kentucky Republican voters. (Associated Press)

‘Defund Obamacare’ push to challenge GOP candidates; battle cry of primary opponents

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

**FILE** Texas State Sen. Wendy Davis (left), famous for her 12-hour filibuster attempt against an anti-abortion rights bill, greets attendees at a fundraiser on July 25, 2013, in Washington. (Associated Press)

Pro-choice hero Davis weighs Texas gov. run

By Cheryl Wetzstein - The Washington Times

Illustration by Alexander Hunter for The Washington Times

BROMWICH, CARTER AND THOMPSON: Scrimping on justice for all

By Michael Bromwich and Zachary Carter and Larry Thompson