The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/rand-paul/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:03:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Rand Paul | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/rand-paul/ 32 32 With GOP rebels’ help, Senate advances measure to curb Trump’s Iran war powers for 1st time https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-senate-advances-measure-curbing-trumps-iran-war-powers-nearly-along-party-lines/ Wed, 20 May 2026 04:59:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3827125 Fresh off primary loss to Trump-backed opponent, Bill Cassidy joins 3 Republicans in backing Democrat-pushed resolution forcing a vote on whether to allow continued US strikes on Iran

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]]> US Senator Rand Paul’s son accosts NY congressman with drunken antisemitic tirade https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-senator-rand-pauls-son-accosts-ny-congressman-with-drunken-antisemitic-tirade/ Thu, 14 May 2026 09:26:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3823196 William Paul apologizes after berating Rep. Mike Lawler about 'you Jews'; when told his comments were hateful, he had reportedly told lawmaker to 'watch more Tucker Carlson'

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]]> Some US senators skeptical about military options for Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/some-us-senators-skeptical-about-military-options-for-iran/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 03:04:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3731831 Republican Rand Paul says bombing Iran won't have intended effect; Democrat Mark Warner warns it could rally the people of Iran against an outside enemy

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]]> US Senate panel amends bill to state that criticism of Israeli gov’t is not antisemitism https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-senate-panel-amends-bill-to-state-that-criticism-of-israeli-govt-is-not-antisemitism/ Thu, 01 May 2025 02:37:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3539357 Republican chair of committee charges that amendment led by Bernie Sanders, which passes 12-11 with help of GOP's Rand Paul, 'is an effort to kill' Antisemitism Awareness Act

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]]> Fauci heard calling GOP senator ‘a moron’ at testy Senate hearing https://www.timesofisrael.com/fauci-heard-calling-rand-paul-a-moron-at-testy-senate-hearing/ Wed, 12 Jan 2022 02:26:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2681759&preview=true&preview_id=2681759 Top infectious disease expert loses temper when Roger Marshall accuses him of hiding financial disclosure forms; accuses Rand Paul of using the pandemic for political gain

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]]> For 4th time, Republican senator blocks passage of Iron Dome funding bill https://www.timesofisrael.com/for-4th-time-republican-senator-blocks-passage-of-iron-dome-funding-bill/ Thu, 16 Dec 2021 15:48:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2667452 Rand Paul insisting that $1b in supplemental aid for missile defense system come out of US assistance to Afghanistan; could delay bill's passage until at least February

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]]> Sanders to back Iron Dome funding, after receiving commitment to more Gaza aid https://www.timesofisrael.com/sanders-to-back-iron-dome-funding-after-receiving-commitment-to-more-gaza-aid/ Thu, 07 Oct 2021 22:13:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2628483&preview=true&preview_id=2628483 Progressive senator tells Schumer replenishing system would be irresponsible without also addressing 'destruction' in coastal enclave, which he says should also receive $1 billion

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]]> Republican senator blocks expedited US passage of Iron Dome funding https://www.timesofisrael.com/republican-senator-blocks-expedited-senate-passage-of-iron-dome-funding/ Mon, 04 Oct 2021 22:56:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2626476&preview=true&preview_id=2626476 Rand Paul's move slows Democrat Bob Menendez's effort to advance legislation by unanimous consent to grant $1 billion for missile defense system, but bill still certain to pass

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]]> Refusing to ‘hotline’ Iron Dome bill, Republican slows its passage in Senate https://www.timesofisrael.com/refusing-to-hotline-iron-dome-bill-republican-slows-its-passage-in-senate/ Thu, 30 Sep 2021 22:36:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2624604 Rand Paul, who opposes foreign assistance of all kinds, blocks Upper House version of bill passed by House from going straight to a vote; but it's still expected to pass

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]]> Jewish groups, senator rally behind Muslim Biden nominee attacked by Republicans https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-groups-senator-rally-behind-muslim-biden-nominee-attacked-by-republicans/ Fri, 13 Aug 2021 08:14:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2598973 GOP attacks aimed at blocking Dilawar Syed's nomination at Small Business Administration reportedly cite his membership on board of Muslim advocacy group that is critical of Israel

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]]> Rand Paul is first US senator to report positive test for virus https://www.timesofisrael.com/rand-paul-is-first-us-senator-to-report-positive-test-for-virus/ Sun, 22 Mar 2020 19:29:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2265751 Republican, who was at Capitol Hill last Wednesday, says he has shown no symptoms and is in quarantine

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]]> Democrats say war powers measure has majority support in US Senate https://www.timesofisrael.com/democrats-say-war-powers-measure-has-majority-support-in-us-senate/ Wed, 15 Jan 2020 05:34:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2221209 Senator Tim Kaine says 4 Republicans are willing to back bill requiring Trump to seek authority from Congress if military hostilities with Iran last more than 30 days

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]]> Democrats say they have the Senate votes to rein in Trump on Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/democrats-say-they-have-the-senate-votes-to-rein-in-trump-on-iran/ Tue, 14 Jan 2020 22:43:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2221080 Nonbinding statement affirming Congress role in declaring war passed the House last week; Republican leader McConnell urges Democrats not to 'screw up' US deterrence in Mideast

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]]> US imposes financial sanctions on Iran’s foreign minister https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-imposes-financial-sanctions-on-irans-foreign-minister/ Wed, 31 Jul 2019 21:03:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2122181&preview=true&preview_id=2122181 In rare move against another country's top diplomat, Washington freezes Mohammad Javad Zarif's assets, appearing to close door on negotiations

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]]> Trump’s ‘maximum pressure’ campaign against Iran comes to critical crossroads https://www.timesofisrael.com/trumps-maximum-pressure-campaign-against-iran-comes-to-critical-crossroads/ Sat, 27 Jul 2019 19:51:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2119621 Administration must decide Thursday whether it will nix sanctions waivers to foreign companies working on civilian nuclear program, thereby risking an escalation with Tehran

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