The Texas politician reaffirmed his stance against gay marriage and defended his father in his late-night debut
Interviews
Q&A: Nancy Pelosi Talks About Syria With TIME
Leading the minority party in Congress can be a marginal, thankless role. But as Barack Obama tries to thread a resolution through Congress to authorize the use of military force in Syria, House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi is …
Why Ted Cruz Thinks the Media Gets Conservatism Wrong
Texas Senator Ted Cruz talks to TIME about Barack Obama, foreign policy and his spats with fellow Republicans
TIME Q&A with Carl Bernstein on the Washington Post Sale
TIME spoke with veteran Post journalist Carl Bernstein on the sale of the newspaper to Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos.
TIME Q&A with Bob Woodward on the Washington Post Sale
On Tuesday Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos agreed to purchase the Washington Post for $250 million after 80 years of Graham family ownership. TIME spoke with veteran Post journalist Bob Woodward about the deal merging a west-coast …
Jimmy Carter: A Sunday Interview
In a wide-ranging interview, the former president calls on Catholics to accept female priests, America to denounce the death penalty and Obama to stay out of the Syrian war
Immigration Reform Q&A with Senator Lindsey Graham
After the Senate voted last night to debate the Gang of Eight’s comprehensive immigration reform bill, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham talks about what’s next.
Quietly, Pussy Riot Lobbies Washington
TIME speaks with two members of the Russian dissident girl band Pussy Riot as their videos and music are banned in Russia.
Once Strident, College Republicans Now Seek Moderate Tone For the GOP
TIME speaks with the Chair of the College National Republicans about Obamacare, “big government,” an immigration tone shift, and gay marriage.
The Fox Mole Speaks
TIME interviews Joe Muto, “The Fox Mole,” who published tell-all rants in Gawker while working as an associate producer for The O’Reilly Factor.
Winning Roe v. Wade: Q&A with Sarah Weddington
Forty years ago today, the Supreme Court decided Roe v. Wade, making abortion legal in all 50 states. TIME sat down with Sarah Weddington, the lawyer who at 26 years-old won the case.
Q&A: Gary Johnson on His Failed Presidential Bid and What’s Next
Former New Mexico governor Gary Johnson won 1.1 million votes on Tuesday, more than any other Libertarian presidential candidate in history. In an interview with TIME, Johnson talks about his campaign, the consequences of re-electing Obama and his plans for the future.
Q&A: Jennifer Granholm on the Secrets of Debate Prep
Tina Fey isn’t the only woman who has done a notable impression of Sarah Palin. In 2008, former Michigan governor Jennifer Granholm played the Alaskan in mock debates with Joe Biden. As this cycle’s presidential candidates …