The former House speaker thrilled the 2014 CPAC crowd with a sassy “endorsement” of the president
The former House speaker thrilled the crowd at the 2014 Conservative Political Action Conference with a sassy “endorsement” of the president.
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Libertarian senator tells CPAC crowd that they shouldn't be willing to compromise on the issue of Fourth Amendment rights
Libertarian Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., tells audience members at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Oxon Hill, Md., that they shouldn't be willing to compromise on the issue of Fourth Amendment rights.
Addressing the CPAC in Oxon Hill, Md., former Pennsylvania Sen. and 2012 presidential candidate Rick Santorum ridiculed the Republican Party for choosing moderate White House nominees the last two election cycles
Addressing the Conservative Political Action Conference in Oxon Hill, Md., former Pennsylvania Sen. and 2012 presidential candidate Rick Santorum ridiculed the Republican Party for choosing moderate White House nominees the last two election cycles.
Addressing CPAC, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee said the only time Russian President Vladimir Putin shivers "is when he takes his shirt off in the cold Russian winter"
Addressing the Conservative Political Action Conference in Oxon Hill, Md., former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee said the only time Russian President Vladimir Putin shivers "is when he takes his shirt off in the cold Russian winter."
Texas Gov. Rick Perry delivers a fiery speech to the Conservative Political Action Conference in Oxon Hill, Md., touting the "sleeping giant of American enterprise"
Texas Gov. Rick Perry delivered a fiery speech to the Conservative Political Action Conference in Oxon Hill, Md., touting the "sleeping giant of American enterprise."
During the annual CPAC, potential presidential hopefuls New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and Sen. Marco Rubio, of Florida, tried to ingratiate themselves with the party base
During the annual Conservative Political Action Conference, potential presidential hopefuls New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and Sen. Marco Rubio, of Florida, tried to ingratiate themselves with the party base. CBS News national correspondent Chip Reid reports.
CBSNews.com Executive Washington Editor Steve Chaggaris and RealClearPolitics Political Reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns discuss the New Jersey governor's future in the Republican Party
CBSNews.com Executive Washington Editor Steve Chaggaris and RealClearPolitics Political Reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns discuss the New Jersey governor's future in the Republican Party.
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., criticized Democrats and said, with some changes, the U.S. will experience "a new American century"
During his speech at CPAC 2014, Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., criticized Democrats and said, with some changes, the U.S. will experience "a new American century"
Governor Bobby Jindal, R-La., started his CPAC 2014 speech with “a heartfelt and sincere apology” to President Carter
Governor Bobby Jindal, R-La., started his CPAC 2014 speech with “a heartfelt and sincere apology” to President Carter claiming that the title of worst president in his lifetime now goes to President Obama.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie stressed that the Democrats, and not the Republicans are the party of intolerance
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie stressed that the Democrats, and not the Republicans are the party of intolerance. Christie pointed to his party's inclusion of conservative abortion rights supporters, such as Tom Ridge, Colin Powell and Condoleezza Rice as an illustration of his point.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie railed against what he described as President Obama's lack of leadership at today's CPAC festivities, citing the White House's unwillingness to engage with the budget super committee as an example
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie railed against what he described as President Obama's lack of leadership at today's CPAC festivities, citing the White House's unwillingness to engage with the budget super committee as an example.
Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., slammed President Obama’s budget and criticized the Democrats for being “out of ideas”
During his speech at CPAC 2014, Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., slammed President Obama’s budget and criticized the Democrats for being “out of ideas.”
Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., claimed that the divide amongst members within the Republican party is simply a “vibrant debate”
During his speech at CPAC 2014, Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., claimed that the divide amongst members within the Republican party is simply a “vibrant debate” which sparks “creative tension.”
Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., presented Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., with a rifle for his “distinguished service”
During CPAC 2014, Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., presented Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., with a rifle for his “distinguished service.” Sen. Coburn announced he will not be serving out his full term citing health problems.
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) used former “Tonight Show” host Jay Leno’s employment troubles to take a swipe at President Obama
During his speech at CPAC 2014, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) used former “Tonight Show” host Jay Leno’s employment troubles to take a swipe at President Obama’s promises made when campaigning for the Affordable Care Act.
During his speech at CPAC 2014, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) noted that Republicans “got walloped” when they “stood for nothing”
During his speech at CPAC 2014, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) noted that Republicans “got walloped” when they “stood for nothing” but won in a “historic tidal wave” in 2010 after drawing a line in the sand standing “unequivocally against Obamacare and bankrupting the country.”
Biden criticized for decision on Saudi prince
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QAnon reacts to Trump at CPAC
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Trump says at CPAC that his "journey" is "far from being over"
A straw poll of CPAC viewers had the former president leading the field for 2024.
Trump teases future plans in CPAC speech
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Trump reasserts leadership over GOP at CPAC
Speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Orlando, former President Donald Trump said he wants to unite Republicans and spent time lodging attacks at President Joe Biden. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Trump returns to public speaking
Former President Trump on Sunday gave his first public speech since he left office and was acquitted in his second Senate impeachment trial. CBS News political reporter Adam Brewster, CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright and Maggie's List spokeswoman Lauren Zelt join CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the former president's speech.
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China sentences Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison
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DNI whistleblower complaint has intercept of call between foreign nationals
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Gonzales defends conditions at Texas detention center with measles outbreak
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Transcript: Rep. Tony Gonzales on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 8, 2026
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