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Caitlyn Jenner Says She Will Run for Governor of California

By Michael R. Blood | Apr 23, 2021

Republican Caitlyn Jenner said Friday she will run for governor of California, injecting a jolt of celebrity into an emerging campaign that threatens to oust Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom from office.

Andrew Yang Makes Tone-Deaf Appearance to NYC LGBTQ Group

Apr 22, 2021

Andrew Yang's NYC mayoral campaign hit a speed bump this week when he sought the endorsement of a major LGBTQ advocacy group.

Another Soda Tax Bill Dies. Another Win for Big Soda.

By Samantha Young | Apr 22, 2021

A rogue industry. A gun to our head. Extortion. That's how infuriated lawmakers described soft drink companies — and what they pulled off when they scored a legislative deal that bars California's cities and counties from imposing taxes on sugary drinks.

GOP White House Hopefuls Move Forward as Trump Considers Run

By Jill Colvin | Apr 19, 2021

Less than three months after former President Donald Trump left the White House, the race to succeed him atop the Republican Party is already beginning.

GOP White House Hopefuls Move Forward as Trump Considers Run

By Jill Colvin | Apr 18, 2021

Less than three months after former President Donald Trump left the White House, the race to succeed him is already beginning.

GOP Leaders Diverge on Trump, Putting Party in Limbo

By Lisa Mascaro | Apr 16, 2021

One by one, the Republican leaders of Congress have made the trip to Mar-a-Lago to see Donald Trump.

Out Conservative UK Politician, Boyfriend Threatened

By Kilian Melloy | Apr 12, 2021

An out, conservative British lawmaker and his boyfriend received a death threat, but vows not to be dissuaded from doing his job.

Trump Goes after Pence, McConnell in Speech to Party Donors

By Steve Peoples | Apr 12, 2021

It was supposed to be a unifying weekend for a Republican Party at war with itself over former President Trump's divisive leadership. But Trump shattered that in his closing remarks to the GOP's top donors when he insulted the party's Senate leader.

Trump: The Key to Republican Success is More Trumpism

By Steve Peoples | Apr 11, 2021

Former President Donald Trump staked his claim to the Republican Party in a closed-door speech to donors Saturday night, casting his populist policies and attack-dog politics as the key to future Republican success.

Trump Addresses GOP as Power to Shape National Debate Wanes

By Jill Colvin | Apr 11, 2021

Former President Donald Trump insists he's enjoying his life off Twitter. The press releases his aides fire off on an increasingly frequent basis are more "elegant," he says. Plus there's no risk of backlash for retweeting unsavory accounts.

Trump in 2024? He Says Only That 'A Republican' Will Win

By Steve Peoples | Apr 10, 2021

Former President Donald Trump plans to affirm his commitment to the Republican Party — and raise the possibility that someone else will be the GOP's next presidential nominee — in a closed-door speech to donors Saturday night.

In GOP Strongholds, a Big Push on 'Culture War' Legislation

By Andrew DeMillo | Apr 10, 2021

An ardent abortion foe who once opposed allowing gay couples to be foster parents, Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson is the unlikeliest figure to complain about bills on the "culture wars" reaching his desk.

See Where 'Sugar Daddy' Matt Gaetz Looked for 'Sugar Babies'

Apr 10, 2021

Matt Gaetz used "Seeking Arrangement, a dating website dedicated to matching financially well-off 'sugar daddies' with attractive 'sugar babies' seeking partners who can provide them with "the finer things in life."

Report: Trump Campaign Manager Throws in with Caitlyn Jenner

By Kilian Melloy | Apr 10, 2021

Donald Trump's campaign manager for the 2020 elections is lending his assistance to Caitlyn Jenner as Jenner contemplates jumping into the recall election faced by California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Gaetz Faces Probe By House Ethics Over Potential Misconduct

By Eric Tucker, Michael Balsamo and Lisa Mascaro | Apr 9, 2021

The House Ethics Committee has opened an investigation of Rep. Matt Gaetz, citing reports of sexual and other misconduct by the Florida Republican, the panel's leaders said Friday.

'New Strategy': Politicians in Crisis Refuse Calls to Resign

By Will Weissert and Lisa Mascaro | Apr 9, 2021

The mere whiff of a scandal once unraveled political careers with stunning speed. Not anymore.

Florida Sues Federal Government to Allow Cruises to Sail

By Adriana Gomez Licon | Apr 9, 2021

The state of Florida has filed a lawsuit against the federal government to demand cruise ships be allowed to start sailing immediately, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday.

Following the Money Puts Matt Gaetz into Deeper Hot Water

Apr 9, 2021

Those investigating the GOP Florida congressman's interactions with Joel Greenberg, the Florida pol who is in custody for federal sex trafficking charges and other crimes, are following the money.

Andrew Giuliani Says He's Thinking About Run for NY Governor

Apr 8, 2021

Andrew Giuliani, the son of former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani and a former aide in the Trump administration, said in interviews Wednesday that he is evaluating a run for governor of New York as a Republican.

New Report Reveals Challenges for LGBTQ Women Running for Political Office

Apr 7, 2021

A new report released by The Victory Institute reveals the challenges and potential violence facing LGBTQ women on the campaign trail.

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