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Sen. Kennedy teases presidential bid ‘if a bunch of goobers run’

GOP Sen. John Kennedy (La.) said Sunday he would run for president in 2028 “if a bunch of goobers” seek the Republican nomination.

The Hill•Max Rego5 Oct

Republican senator John Kennedy is thinking about running for president: ‘Why not me on a rainy day?’

The Louisiana Republican says he’ll enter the race ‘if a bunch of goobers’ seek the GOP nomination

The Independent•Alex Woodward5 Oct

Senate Republican on Trump posting Cotton’s number: ‘From zero to a–hole in about 3 seconds’

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) weighed in Sunday after President Trump posted Sen. Tom Cotton’s (R-Ark.) phone number online amid a dispute over permanent daylight saving time, quipping that the president “can go from zero to a–hole in about three…

The Hill•Tara Suter5 Oct

Kennedy says ‘telling’ Americans ‘not to believe their own lying checkbooks is not going to work’

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) on Sunday said Republicans “have to tell the American people the truth” about the cost of living as his party heads into the midterms. “As I’ve said before, Kristen, here’s my prediction about the elections.

The Hill•Tara Suter4 Oct

• neutral toward Robert F. Kennedy Jr. · 99%

Senate defeats proposal to limit ticket price increases for college sports

The Senate voted Monday evening to defeat an amendment sponsored by Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) to cap ticket price increases for college sporting events to four percent a year, even as ticket prices for some marquee games have soared in recent years.

The Hill•Alexander Bolton29 Sept

Sen. John Kennedy Says He Uses Special Senate Version of ChatGPT

Sen. John Kennedy has his own special version of ChatGPT -- well, technically the whole Senate does -- and even he doesn't seem totally sure where the information goes. Jacob caught up with Sen. Kennedy in Washington D.C. on Monday and asked about…

TMZ•TMZ Staff28 Sept

• critical toward John Kennedy · 78%

Republican senator criticizes White House for taxpayer-funded Trump ads

John Kennedy pushes back against such spending as pro-Trump ‘public service announcements’ air before midterms As the White House expands a taxpayer-funded advertising campaign to promote Donald Trump ’s political agenda before the November midterm…

The Guardian•Robert Mackey27 Sept

• critical toward Donald Trump · 76%

Kennedy suggests ‘rule’ that no politician should have a building named after them while alive

GOP Sen. John Kennedy (La.) said Sunday that public officials should not have buildings named after them while they are alive, as President Trump fights to rename the Kennedy Center after himself.

The Hill•Max Rego27 Sept

• neutral toward Robert F. Kennedy Jr. · 98%

Transcript: Sen. John Kennedy on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 27, 2026

The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. John Kennedy, Republican of Louisiana, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 27, 2026.

CBS News27 Sept

• neutral toward John Kennedy · 99%

9/27: Face The Nation

This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," an interview with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, which was taped before President Trump rejected the plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

CBS News27 Sept

Senate Republican: Iranian leaders ‘part of a colony of reptiles’ that also includes China, Russia, North Korea

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) on Wednesday accused Iran’s leaders of being “part of a colony of reptiles,” grouping them with other U.S. adversaries.

The Hill•Ryan Mancini24 Sept

Senate Republican on Iran war: ‘I think we’ll be out of there in about 6 months’

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) predicted Sunday the U.S. will be “out of” Iran in six months, as the conflict approaches the seven-month mark. While stumping for Sen.

The Hill•Max Rego21 Sept

Senate Republican on campaigning in ‘close’ red state races: ‘These oughta be fat guy layups’

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) said Republicans are facing unexpectedly close Senate races in traditionally red states as the party fights to maintain its majority in November.

The Hill•Finya Swai18 Sept

Republicans clash on Senate floor over AI kill switch

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) on Wednesday blocked a request by Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) to pass legislation that would require tech companies to develop a “kill switch” for superintelligent AI amid fears that it could spin out of control and pose an…

The Hill•Alexander Bolton16 Sept

Kash Patel loosened rules to allow 'bestiality victims' into FBI

FBI Director Kash Patel has been quizzed by Senator John Kennedy over a decision to remove bestiality as an automatic disqualifier for FBI applicants.

The Sydney Morning Herald16 Sept

Senator John Kennedy Says There Are No Winners When Discussing Bestiality

Sen. John Kennedy still seems shocked that the FBI is willing to take a second look at candidates who admit to bestiality ... because chicken fornicators aren't getting a job offer from him. Charlie caught up with the Senator from Louisiana on…

TMZ•TMZ Staff15 Sept

Kash Patel defends FBI hiring policy on applicants who have engaged in bestiality

Senators question FBI chief on move to cut restrictions on agent applicants who have engaged in bestiality US politics live – latest updates FBI director Kash Patel defended his agency’s decision to roll back restrictions on agent applicants who have…

The Guardian•Ariana Baio15 Sept

GOP senator presses Patel on FBI policy change: ‘Why would you get into bestiality?’

It’s not a topic often discussed in the halls of Congress, but Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) grilled FBI Director Kash Patel as he said he was just “trying to understand” a recent change in policy regarding bestiality.

The Hill•Rebecca Beitsch15 Sept

Crypto isn't the problem with the US economy, says senator

Louisiana Senator John Kennedy largely dismissed what he called the “promotion” of cryptocurrency by the Digital Chamber CEO Cody Carbone in a Senate hearing on affordability.

Cointelegraph•Turner Wright23 Jun