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California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during a news conference, Thursday, May 25, 2023, in Richmond, California. (AP Photo/Adam Beam) ** FILE **

Newsom seeks gun change in Constitution; convention calls come with risks

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott visits San Benito, Texas, as he observes a section of the U.S. border fence being installed Monday, Jan. 30, 2023, during a press conference on the state's efforts to better secure the border region. (Miguel Roberts/The Brownsville Herald via AP)

Texas gets support for state patrols on border; U.S. policymakers reach an impasse

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

An American flag flies over Capitol Hill in Washington, Sept. 6, 2016. In the last month, two states — Nebraska and Wisconsin — have passed resolutions to hold an Article V convention focused on clipping the wings of the federal government, bringing the total to 17 states, or half of the 34 needed to trigger the event. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

Convention of states movement gains steam with challenge to Washington’s power

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

President Donald Trump talks to reporters aboard Air Force One after visiting Dayton, Ohio and El Paso, Texas, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Conservative opposition mounting to Trump on red-flag laws

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Female Venezuelan soldiers stand behind their shields on the Simon Bolivar International Bridge, where cargo trailers block it, seen from La Parada near Cucuta, Colombia, on the border with Venezuela, Sunday, April 14, 2019. Venezuelan authorities have limited the use of the bridge to students, seniors and the sick. U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is on a four-day Latin American tour, making his final stop at the Colombian border to meet with representatives of Venezuelan refugees. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)

Stop Socialism. Choose Freedom.

By Jenny Beth Martin

Citizens for Self-Governance leader Mark Meckler said a number of GOP 2016 presidential candidates back a balanced-budget constitutional amendment. (Associated Press)

Constitutional balanced budget amendment support grows in GOP

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Pollsters say Carly Fiorina got the biggest jump from last week's debates. Every major survey, nationally and in key early states, showed positive movement. (Associated Press)

Carly Fiorina rises up toward Republicans’ glass ceiling after strong debate showing

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

"Our attitude is if state legislators won't stand against Washington, D.C., then they need to be replaced by somebody who will," Mark Meckler, president of Citizens for Self-Governance and a leader of the state convention movement, told The Washington Times in an interview this week. (Associated Press)

Republicans opposed to Constitutional Convention targeted by conservative activists

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Tea Party Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

Inside the Beltway: Tea party deploying to take on liberal Democrats

By Jennifer Harper - The Washington Times

This May 14, 2012, file photo shows conservative commentator Rush Limbaugh speaking during a ceremony inducting him into the Hall of Famous Missourians in the state Capitol in Jefferson City, Mo. (AP Photo/Julie Smith, File) **FILE**

Rush Limbaugh gives constitutional convention idea big boost

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

Sen. Thad Cochran, Mississippi Republican, narrowly defeated state Sen. Chris McDaniel in a runoff for his party's nomination to U.S. Senate. (Associated Press)

ISTOOK: Tea Party: GOP nationwide must condemn Mississippi Senate race tactics

By Ernest Istook

House Oversight Committee Republicans' new report accuses Lois G. Lerner of "reckless handling" of sensitive taxpayer information because she forwarded it from her government account to a private email. (Associated Press)

ISTOOK: IRS “wants to throw us in jail,” says tea party leader

By Ernest Istook

Rep. Cory Gardner, Colorado Republican, holds up a letter he wrote to Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius asking that she consider waiving Obamacare for the 4th Congressional District of Colorado, as she testified on Capitol Hill in Washington Oct. 30, 2013. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Tea party ready for fight with GOP establishment

By DONNA CASSATA - Associated Press

"I am hopeful. I am optimistic. I am filled with the promise that we are going to turn this country around because there is a grass-roots revolution going on," says tea party-backed Sen. Ted Cruz, Texas Republican. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Struggling tea party movement throws 5-year birthday party, counts achievements

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

Jenny Beth Martin, co-founder of Tea Party Patriots (Associated Press)

Happy birthday, tea party: Movement turns 5 years old

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Tea Party Patriots co-founder Jenny Beth Martin pauses while organizing the start of an Election Day demonstration on the lawn of the Capitol in Washington on Nov. 2, 2010. (Associated Press)

Tea Party Patriots call key GOP firing a declaration of war

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Tea Party Patriots co-founder Jenny Beth Martin pauses while organizing the start of an Election Day demonstration on the lawn of the Capitol in Washington on Nov. 2, 2010. (Associated Press)

IRS continues to hound Tea Party Patriots, demands more data for tax-exempt status

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

**FILE** Sen. Marco Rubio, Florida Republican, speaks at the Faith and Freedom Coalition "Road to Majority" conference in Washington on June 13, 2013. (Associated Press)

Marco Rubio in hot water with tea party over immigration bill

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Tea Party Patriots co-founder Jenny Beth Martin pauses while organizing the start of an Election Day demonstration on the lawn of the Capitol in Washington on Nov. 2, 2010. (Associated Press)

Tea party leader: Heads must roll over IRS scandal

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

Supporters of Sen. Rand Paul, Kentucky Republican, listen to his CPAC speech. He drew cheers from young voters who see him as a libertarian hero. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

MARTIN: Carrying the torch of liberty for future generations

By Jenny Beth Martin