The Libertarian firebrand has his eyes focused on the presidency and aims to organize voters by branding NSA snooping as 'precisely the kind of overreach we fought a revolution over.'

Paul got the Conservative Political Action Conference's loudest applause -- by far -- and figures to be a major force in the 2016 presidential season.

The momentary phenomenon of a presidential run by MSNBC host Joe Scarborough quickly fizzed on Saturday, and Carson -- targeted by a 'draft committee' -- came in a close third.

'No one should be allowed to invade your privacy' and NSA leaders are 'only sorry they got caught' snooping on Americans, he said to repeated applause from an audience of 400.

Earlier in the day Paul had mocked the media for obsessing over his hair and questioning the authenticity of his curls.

Kelley Ashby Paul is likely her husband's secret weapon in his bid to win the presidency. She grew up in Kentucky where she was a high school cheerleader and loves to shop with her mom.

Paul is also a contender for the White House and is aggressively opposed to provisions of the Patriot Act that give the feds access to Americans' phone records so they can look for ties to terrorists.

Republican presidential hopefuls launched fresh attacks as the latest bombshell in the Hillary Clinton email saga coincided with the final days of their Iowa caucus campaigns.

It's only been a half-day since Roy Moore became the presumptive next senator from Alabama, and he's already parting ways with the president on how to replace the Obamacare law.

Sen. Rand Paul, a Republican from Kentucky, is the second high-profile member of President Trump's party to suggest the president may not run for re-election in 2020.

Rand Paul said that for four or five weeks after Rene Boucher allegedly attacked him at his home in Bowling Green and left him with broken ribs and fluid buildup in his chest he was in a 'living hell.'

Senator Rand Paul posted pictures of letters sent between himself and the FBI in January on the subject of whether Peter Strzok and Lisa Page still had security clearances afforded to other agents.

Sen. Rand Paul says the letter 'emphasized the importance of further engagement' including on 'countering terrorism, enhancing legislative dialogue and resuming cultural exchanges.'

Republican Sen. Rand Paul said he will vote for a resolution denying President Trump emergency powers to build his border wall, a move that could set up the first presidential veto.

Republican Senator Rand Paul was blasted by a diner at a restaurant on Friday who told him she would not tolerate his 'Republican bulls**t.' Paul is in California to promote his new book.

The Republican senator for Kentucky (pictured) yesterday said he was 'convinced' he knew the name and warned he could even reveal it on the Senate floor.

Mike Pompeo and singer-songwriter Linda Ronstadt clashed over the Secretary of State's boss during the Kennedy Center Honors State Department dinner Saturday evening.

Republican Senator Rand Paul admitted Monday he didn't qualify to be tested for the coronavirus even though he received one and got a positive result.

With the FDA-approval of faster tests that return results at the point-of-care, there's cause for hope that things will speed up, but a Columbia University expert explained why a five-minute test is a misnomer.

Fans take to Twitter to troll MasterChef judge George Calombaris for profusely sweating while tasting a contestant's chicken wing and waffle dish

Sunday night's episode of MasterChef ended with contestants Michelle, Metter and Samira in the bottom three after they failed to impress judges with their culinary skills.

Denise Valdez reveals her BIG cooking plans after being eliminated from MasterChef, with the hopes of starting a line of pickled jalapeños

While MasterChef is supposed to be about spotting the rising star amongst amateur cooks, it seems that fans are more preoccupied with watching the judges eat.

It's Nigella Lawson week on MasterChef and on Monday's episode the cook had audiences swooning. 

Speaking to The Herald Sun , Matt gushed about the brunette beauty, praising her intellect and wit.

It's Nigella Lawson week on MasterChef and on Tuesday's episode the food journalist gave a shock result that saw an amateur contestant beat a professional chef. 

Brendan Pang suffered a shocking accident on Wednesday's episode of MasterChef when a fall left him with a bloody gash on his hand. 

It's Nigella Lawson week on MasterChef and viewers have taken to Twitter to comment on the chef's suddenly slight figure.

The former culinary hopeful has revealed what the 58-year-old British chef is really like behind the scenes after sharing the screen with her on the cooking reality show last week.

British celebrity chef Nigella Lawson was given her own dedicated week on Australia's MasterChef this month. 

Monday night's episode of MasterChef Australia saw contestant Michelle Walsh sent to elimination after two 'horrendous' mistakes.

Monday night's episode of MasterChef Australia saw contestant Michelle Walsh eliminated after two 'horrendous' mistakes.

The MasterChef Australia evictee, 28, enthused the curvy chef had given her a new lease of life in the kitchen before she was evicted during South African week.

Gina Ottaway may have been eliminated from MasterChef on Monday night but she has had experiences she shall never forget.

The 32-year-old and her husband Chris Burgess sold their home in Smiths Gully, Melbourne on June 15. But the proceeds were stolen by a 'sophisticated hacker.'

On Friday, the 27-year-old budding chef praised viewers in general and insisted the majority were supportive - but said the negative comments of others stung.

Samira Damirova was booted from Masterchef on Monday night after failing to impress the judges with her recreation of an Imperial Mandarin dessert.

He has honed his culinary skills this on Masterchef Australia this year, become one of the leading contenders for this season.

 Masterchef Australia contestant Reece Hignell has opened up about struggling to balance his ambitions as an aspiring chef with a strained home life.

Masterchef Australia contestant Reece Hignell was eliminated on Thursday night. 

It was one of the most difficult challenges in MasterChef history. 

MasterChef Australia contestant Jess Liemantara was eliminated on Sunday night after her peanut praline failed to impress.

Bondi Icebergs head chef Monty Koludrovic was accused of 'bullying' MasterChef contestant Sashi Cheliah in an episode aired last week.

MasterChef promised it's most challenging finale of all time and it certainly delivered.

Sashi Cheliah won MasterChef Australia with an immense 93 out 100 points, the highest grand finale total ever for a winner in the show's history.

The 39-year-old has spoken about how his background with Singapore's STAR (Special Tactics and Rescue) unit helped him stay focused during the competition.

MasterChef winner Sashi Cheliah has been reunited with his beloved pet dog after she went missing this Sunday.

Celebrity chef Shannon Bennett has shut down rumours of a split with his partner-of-13-years Madeleine West.

Celebrity chef George Calombaris has shared a throwback from his Greece wedding to girlfriend of 11 years, Natalie Tricarico.

With the grand finale filmed months before airing, Sashi Cheliah revealed keeping his win a secret was a big challenge