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Matt Gaetz to Headline Women's Event (He Is, Seriously) Amid Reports He Sought a Pardon from Trump
Amid reports he asked President Trump for a pardon, Matt Gaetz is to speak at a women's event this Friday.
Caitlyn Jenner Expresses Interest In Entering California Governor Race
Axios is reporting that ex-reality television star Caitlyn Jenner is "actively exploring" her prospects as a candidate for governor in California.
Former GOP Congressman, Ousted after Officiating at a Same-Sex Marriage, Eyes Virginia Governorship
Denver Riggleman used to be a congressman for Virginia. Then he officiate at a same-sex wedding - and lost his seat to a fringe-right primary challenger. Now he's thinking about the Virginia governorship.
'Not a Monk': Matt Gaetz Calls Himself a Victim of the 'D.C. Swamp'
Matt Gaetz went public on Monday with his defense, which consisted of being a victim of the liberal media.
Tatted Ex-Adult Film Star Runs for Scottish Parliament as Anti-Porn Candidate
Philipp Tanzer's candidacy for Scottish Parliament is making news because of his other identity — Logan McCree, the tatted adult performer from a decade ago, and for his anti-porn stance.
Conservatives Slam Pete Buttigieg for Bike Ride
Pete Buttigieg is finding himself the butt of conservative media's jokes after he sort of rode a bike to a cabinet meeting.
New to DC, Out Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Looks to Build Bridges
Pete Buttigieg first had his eye on the job of the man who is now his boss. Now he leads a Cabinet department with a $75 billion annual budget and a mandate to help spur a massive infrastructure program.
Republicans Trod Well-Worn Path to Court to Sue Biden
Republican state attorneys general are filing lawsuits that claim President Joe Biden and his administration are overstepping their authority on immigration, climate change, the environment and taxes.
Georgia Governor Vows a Fight after MLB Yanks All-Star Game
News of Major League Baseball's decision to pull this summer's All-Star Game from Georgia over its sweeping new voting law prompted Gov. Brian Kemp to lash out. Critics say the law will disproportionately affect communities of color.
Aiming Big, Biden is Looking to Restore Faith in Government
As President Joe Biden preaches patience but acts with urgency, his vision of the powers of the Oval Office is quickly taking shape, modeled after Democratic predecessors.
Vaccine Passport Efforts Draw Opposition from GOP Lawmakers
Vaccine passports have become the latest flash point in America's perpetual political wars, with Republicans portraying them as a heavy-handed intrusion into personal freedom and private health choices.
Pressure Mounts on Corporations to Denounce GOP Voting Bills
Pressure is mounting on leading companies in Texas, Arizona and other states, particularly after Major League Baseball's decision Friday to move the 2021 All-Star game out of Atlanta.
Few in GOP Rush to Defend Gaetz Amid Sex Trafficking Probe
The political peril for conservative Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz deepened Friday as the often outlandish, Trump-styled provocateur appeared politically isolated amid a federal sex-trafficking investigation.
Biden's Equality Act Pledge Might Not Be Feasible Due Opposition from a Democratic Senator
President Joe Biden's pledge to sign the LGBTQ-focused Equality Act in his first hundred days in office could be dead in the water, due to multiple forms of Senate resistance.
Gaetz Loses Communications Director Amid Report Claims He Paid for Sex, Attended Ecstacy-Driven Parties
The evolving Matt Gaetz scandal became more complicated as his communication director Luke Ball has quit out of "principle" with the congressman facing a flood of allegations including claims he trafficked a 17-year-old girl.
Watch: Nevada State Lawmaker Comes Out as Pansexual in Support of Equal Rights
Assemblywoman Sarah Peters, a Nevada state lawmaker, came out as pansexual during a speech on the Assembly floor in support of National LGBTQ Health Awareness and an Equal Rights amendment.
President Biden Issues Proclamation on Transgender Day of Visibility
Today, President Joe Biden issued "A Proclamation on Transgender Day of Visibility, 2021," and becomes the first occupant of the White House to do so.
Watch: Matt Gaetz Drags Tucker Carlson Into His Controversy... Without Much Success
GOP Florida congressman Matt Gaetz responds to The New York Times breaking news of an investigation into his relationship with a 17-year-old girl.
'It Is Verifiably False' Claims Matt Gaetz of Having Traveled with 17-Year Old Girl
Matt Gaetz responded to the New York Times report that he is being investigated for a relationship with a 17-year-old girl two years ago.
Congressmen Matt Gaetz Under Investigation for Relationship with 17-year Old Girl, NYT Reports
According to the NY Times, Congressman Matt Gaetz is being investigated by the Justice Department over whether he had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old and paid for her to travel with him, according to three people briefed on the matter.