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How much dating time should precede a wedding? it depends on the couple. (Illustration by Linas Garys/The Washington Times)

GARY BAUER: Ted Cruz’s traditional marriage constitutional amendment

By Gary Bauer

In this photo taken May 12, 2014, Shon DeArmon, top, and his partner James Porter carry a flag in support of the county issuing marriage licenses for same-sex couples at the Pulaski County Courthouse in Little Rock, Ark. A 2004 amendment to the Arkansas constitution lands before two courts Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014, with the state Supreme Court and a federal judge considering separate challenges in the case. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston)

LAURA MURPHY AND ROBERT LEVY: Opposition to amendment limiting marriage

By Laura W. Murphy and Robert A. Levy

Sen. Ted Cruz, Texas Republican, said that Mr. Obama had initiated a constitutional crisis by assuming the powers of "a monarch." (Associated Press)

Ted Cruz: Block Obama nominees until president cancels executive amnesty

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

The race for the 2016 Iowa caucuses is underway, and some of the candidates also ran in 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Weaver)

STEVE DEACE: Iowa Caucuses: 2016 opening odds

By Steve Deace

FILE - In this June 20, 2014 file photo Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky. speaks in Washington. Their party has seized the Senate majority. Now, an ambitious class of Republican senators faces unique challenges, and opportunities, in a GOP-led Senate under new pressure to govern amid the 2016 presidential race. (AP Photo/Molly Riley, File)

Rand Paul’s political team hires Ted Cruz’s digital strategist

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Sen. Ted Cruz, Texas Republican, has called President Obama's calls for a net neutrality policy "Obamacare for the Internet." Without such a policy, critics say, wealthier users alone would be able to pay for better, faster Web access. (associated press)

Ted Cruz: ‘No net tax. Not now. Not ever’

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Sen. Ted Cruz, Texas Republican, has called President Obama's calls for a net neutrality policy "Obamacare for the Internet." Without such a policy, critics say, wealthier users alone would be able to pay for better, faster Web access. (associated press)

Ted Cruz supporters file paperwork to form super PAC: report

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

President Obama. (Associated Press)

Obama ‘net neutrality’ plan sparks Republican backlash

By Phillip Swarts - The Washington Times

Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas led insurrections against Republican leaders several times over the past two years and refused to say in a television interview Tuesday whom he would support, but he called Mr. McConnell to congratulate him on his re-election.

Ted Cruz to conservatives: Unite around Bill Cassidy in La. runoff

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Oct. 16, 2014 file photo, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is surrounded by preachers as he addresses a crowd at a Houston church regarding a legal dispute five pastors fighting subpoenas from Houston city attorneys demanding they turn over copies of any sermons they delivered that relate to Houston&#8217;s equal rights ordinance. Houston's mayor says the city has withdrawn subpoenas seeking the speeches and other information. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan, File)

Ted Cruz vows to take on Obama if GOP wins Senate

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas. (Associated Press)

Ted Cruz: Hillary Clinton will win in 2016 if GOP nominates another Dole, McCain or Romney

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas. (Associated Press)

Ted Cruz: Attacks in Ottawa, Jerusalem show radical Islam not confined to Middle East

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Sens. Ted Cruz and Rand Paul share the stage on behalf of the Republican Party. Both will speak on conservative strengths at an upcoming summit. (Associated Press)

2016 Republican White House hopefuls race to hire battle-tested campaign staff

By Ralph Z. Hallow - The Washington Times

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is surrounded by preachers as he addresses a crowd at a Houston church, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014. Cruz spoke about a legal dispute involving several pastors fighting subpoenas from Houston city attorneys demanding they turn over copies of any sermons they delivered that relate to Houston’s equal rights ordinance championed by the city’s gay mayor, Annise Parker. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

Ted Cruz outlines 10 priorities for a GOP-led Congress: ‘We should lead boldly’

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Dr. Anthony Fauci, head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said the original Centers for Disease Control and Prevention instructions for dealing with the virus were taken from the World Health Organization's protocol for Africa, where conditions are much different from those in U.S. hospitals. (Associated Press)

Ebola protocols flawed, left U.S. nurses vulnerable, health official says

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Rep. Trey Gowdy, South Carolina Republican, is among a growing number of GOP figures calling for President Obama to take a tougher approach to the Ebola crisis, including travel restrictions for West African countries ravaged by the disease. (Associated Press)

Inside the Beltway: Ebola: Americans agree with Republicans this time

By Jennifer Harper - The Washington Times

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is surrounded by preachers as he addresses a crowd at a Houston church, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014. Cruz spoke about a legal dispute involving several pastors fighting subpoenas from Houston city attorneys demanding they turn over copies of any sermons they delivered that relate to Houston’s equal rights ordinance championed by the city’s gay mayor, Annise Parker. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

Cruz: ‘We don’t need another czar — we need presidential leadership’

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, speaks to reporters after his speech at the Americans for Prosperity Summit in Dallas on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014. (AP Photo/Will Weissert) ** FILE **

Ted Cruz advocates military transport for Ebola aid, calls for travel ban

By Kellan Howell - The Washington Times

Houston Mayor Annise Parker backed down Wednesday from the city's effort to force local pastors to turn over speeches and papers related to a hotly contested transgender rights ordinance. (Associated Press)

Houston backs off church sermon subpoenas in transgender ‘bathroom bill’ fight

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Voters in Tennessee's 9th Congressional District to decide whether they will send a black woman who embraces the tea party to Congress. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

Hill staffers name Congress’ best and worst politicians

By Kellan Howell - The Washington Times