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Move Over Tucker, Matt Gaetz Is Thinking of Joining Newmax
Axios reports that Matt Gaetzmone of the GOP's rising stars, is thinking of leaving Congress to take a job with Newsmax.
Inside Wonky White House Virus Briefings
No matter how encouraging Andy Slavitt's news is at the government's coronavirus briefings, he can always count on next-up Dr. Rochelle Walensky to deliver a downbeat.
Trump's Heir? Pence Reemerges, Lays Groundwork for 2024 Run
When Donald Trump was asked to list those he considers the future leaders of the Republican Party, he quickly rattled off names including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Sens. Josh Hawley and Ted Cruz. Conspicuously absent from the list: Mike Pence.
Arkansas Governor Signs Anti-LGBTQ Medical Conscience Objections Law
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed into law legislation allowing doctors to refuse to treat someone because of religious or moral objections, a move opponents have said will give providers broad powers to turn away LGBTQ patients and others.
Caught on Video: Hard-Right Hungarian Pol's Arrest at Belgian Sex Party
The arrest of Hungarian politician József Szájer as he attempted to flee a Belgian sex party last December was caught on video thanks to a film crew that happened to be on site.
Watch: Conservative Outrage Begins Over Lil Nas X's 'Montero (Call Me By Your Name)' Vid
Lil Nas X released his long awaited single and video "Montero (Call Me by Your Name)" earlier today and — already! —the outraged conservative canard has begun.
Women's Studies Professor Compares Transgender People to QAnon
A gender studies professor at University of Rhode Island is facing backlash for comparing transgender people with far-right conspiracy theory-driven website QAnon.
Lawsuit Threatens No-Charge Preventive Care for Millions
With a challenge to the Affordable Care Act still pending at the Supreme Court, conservatives are continuing to launch legal attacks on the law,
Are Suit Jackets Oppression? Lawmakers Fight Own Dress Codes
A sneaker-clad Latino state senator in Rhode Island is objecting to his chamber's jacket and dress shirt edict as a form of white oppression. Female lawmakers in Montana complain proposed rules dealing with skirt lengths and necklines are overly sexist.
Impeachment Probe to Examine COVID Tests for Cuomo Relatives
The impeachment investigation into New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is expanding to examine whether the governor unlawfully used his office to provide his family members with special access to scarce coronavirus tests a year ago, a state lawmaker said Thursday.
A First: US Senate Confirms Transgender Doctor for Key Post
Voting mostly along party lines, the U.S. Senate has confirmed former Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine to be the nation's assistant secretary of health. She is the first openly transgender federal official to win Senate confirmation.
Leaders Unite for New Equality Act Campaign
The new national campaign Freedom & Opportunity For All launches this week, harnessing the power from leaders in business, civil rights, faith communities, education, healthcare, and advocacy to advocate for the Equality Act's urgent passage.
New Poll: GOP Support Up for Same-Sex Marriage
A majority of Republicans now support same-sex marriage, according to a new poll from Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI), released on Tuesday.
'Y'all Come.' Daddy Matt Gaetz Tells Spring Breakers, Then Sends 'Adopted' Son Nestor Out to Party
Rising Republican star congressman Matt Gaetz went on Fox News to tell spring breakers they were welcome in his home state. He also allowed his "adopted" son Nestor to party, despite high COVID-19 rates in their hometown.
Litigious Rudy Giuliani — Filmed With His Hand in his Pants — Tried to Get 'Borat' Crew Arrested
Rudy Giuliani didn't like being punked by Sacha Baron Cohen and Maria Bakalova and told the police he was being extorted by the film crew of "Borat: Subsequent Moviefilm" in the film's now infamous hotel room scene.
South Dakota Gov. Pushes Changes to Transgender Sports Ban
South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem suggested language changes to limit the ban to high school and elementary schools, excluding college sports from the proposal.
Biden Administration Censures Staff Members Over Marijuana Use
A number of younger staff members in the Biden administration have been either suspended or forced to work remotely due to histories of marijuana use.
Twitter Responds to Sen. Lindsey Graham's Promise to Talk the Gay Equality Act Away
Twitter responds to the optics involved in Lindsey Graham promising to oppose the Equality Act with a filibuster if he has to.
Senator Lindsey Graham Promises to Talk the Gay Equality Act Away
Senator Lindsey Graham promises to talk the gay Equality Act away.
Watch: Trans Teen Schools Senators on Why Equality Matters
A March 17 hearing on Equal Rights Act was awash in misinformation when a 16-year-old transgender high school student gave her testimony, and schooled U.S. senators on the importance of equality.