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Sen. Ted Cruz (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Ted Cruz ‘foolishly experimented with marijuana,’ staffer says

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

Congress presses Cabinet nominees on Obama policies

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama participate in a delegation receiving line with the new Saudi Arabian King, Salman bin Abdul Aziz, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015. The president and first lady have come to express their condolences on the death of the late Saudi Arabian King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz al-Saud. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Ted Cruz to Michelle Obama: ‘Kudos’ for refusing headscarf — ‘nicely done’

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

Sen. Rand Paul's views on foreign policy and national security set him apart from the other Republicans hungering for the presidency. They can be expected to slam him as an isolationist, blind to the harsh realities of the international jungle. But his views of how the U.S. should deal with the world will offer a unique opening to voters who haven't always leaned right. (Associated Press)

Rand Paul’s libertarian foreign policy has GOP rivals comparing him to Obama

By Ralph Z. Hallow - The Washington Times

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, waves before speaking at the Freedom Summit, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Ted Cruz: ‘The reason Republicans lost can be summed up in two words: 47 percent’

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry pumps his fist as he walks on stage during the Freedom Summit, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

STEVE DEACE: Updated Iowa Caucus odds: Post-Iowa Freedom edition

By Steve Deace

Carly Fiorina waves after speaking at the Freedom Summit, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Scott Walker, Carly Fiorina make most inroads with GOP faithful in Iowa

By Ralph Z. Hallow - The Washington Times

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, talks with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington in this Dec. 13, 2014, file photo. (AP Photo/Lauren Victoria Burke, File)

Ted Cruz warns Iowa voters that ‘talk is cheap’ on campaign trail

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

The Rev. Al Sharpton speaks during a news conference at the National Action Network headquarters in New York in this Thursday, Dec. 4, 2016, file photo. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Al Sharpton sends sympathy Ted Cruz’s way for speech slip: ‘Trust me, it happens’

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

Wisconsin Republican Governor Scott Walker is one of 23 potential GOP presidential hopefuls heading to the Iowa Freedom Summit in Des Moines on Saturday to test their messages. (Associated Press)

Inside the Beltway: A mighty conservative summit in Iowa

By Jennifer Harper - The Washington Times

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, talks with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington in this Dec. 13, 2014, file photo. (AP Photo/Lauren Victoria Burke, File)

Ted Cruz in South Carolina: Nominate a conservative in 2016, or Democrats will win

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, talks with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington in this Dec. 13, 2014, file photo. (AP Photo/Lauren Victoria Burke, File)

Ted Cruz faults Obama: He ‘encourages radical Islamic terrorists’

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas talks with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Dec. 12, 2014. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Ted Cruz: Republicans lose when they nominate candidates in ‘mushy middle’

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Sen. Ted Cruz, Texas Republican, talks with reporters after the Senate voted on a $1.1 trillion spending bill to fund the government through the next fiscal year on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Lauren Victoria Burke) ** FILE **

Ted Cruz: Move White House to Rio Grande Valley

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum (Associated Press) **FILE**

Rick Santorum sounds off on ‘bomb throwers’ Rand Paul, Ted Cruz

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Former Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney met with donors Friday, which was seen as a signal that he's ready to compete for the big donors and the key fundraisers who power the establishment wing of the GOP. (Associated Press)

Mitt Romney potential 2016 White House bid muddies Republican field

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

Former Massachusetts governor and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney laughs while speaking to members of the business community at the Boise Centre in Boise, Idaho, on Oct. 22, 2014. (Associated Press/The Idaho Statesman, Kyle Green) **FILE**

Mitt Romney tells donors he is considering 2016 presidential bid

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is one of many Republicans slated to attend the inaugural Iowa Freedom Summit later this month in Des Moines. (Associated Press)

Inside the Beltway: Iowa Freedom Summit: Conservative antidote to the White House

By Jennifer Harper - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Dec. 13, 2014 file photo, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas talks with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington. Unhappy Republicans say Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas left a gift certificate good for confirmation of 12 judicial appointments for President Barack Obama and Democrats this holiday season. Only a month or so ago, voters delivered them a lump of coal in mid-term elections. (AP Photo/Lauren Victoria Burke, File) **FILE**

Ted Cruz scheduled to address South Carolina Tea Party convention

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas talks with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington in this Dec. 13, 2014, file photo. Unhappy Republicans say Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas left a gift certificate good for confirmation of 12 judicial appointments for President Barack Obama and Democrats this holiday season. Only a month or so ago, voters delivered them a lump of coal in midterm elections. (AP Photo/Lauren Victoria Burke, File)

Ted Cruz apologizes to colleagues for ‘inconveniencing’ their weekend

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times