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DeSantis Spread False Information While Pushing Trans Health Care Ban and Restrictions, a Judge Says

DeSantis Spread False Information While Pushing Trans Health Care Ban and Restrictions, a Judge Says

By Brendan Farrington | Dec 22, 2023

A federal judge hearing a challenge to a transgender health care ban for minors and restrictions for adults noted Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis repeatedly spread false information about doctors mutilating children's genitals.

Donald Trump Banned from Colorado Ballot in Historic Ruling by State's Supreme Court

Donald Trump Banned from Colorado Ballot in Historic Ruling by State's Supreme Court

By Nicholas Riccardi | Dec 20, 2023

A divided Colorado Supreme Court declared Donald Trump ineligible for the White House under the U.S. Constitution's insurrection clause and removed him from the state's presidential primary ballot.

Watch: Ziwe Hilariously Asks George Santos: 'What can we do to get you to go away?'

Watch: Ziwe Hilariously Asks George Santos: 'What can we do to get you to go away?'

By Emell Adolphus | Dec 18, 2023

In a much-anticipated interview with comedian Ziwe, George Santos played up his persona as a political pariah.

Florida Republican Party Suspends Chairman and Demands his Resignation Amid Rape Investigation

Florida Republican Party Suspends Chairman and Demands his Resignation Amid Rape Investigation

By Brendan Farrington | Dec 17, 2023

The Republican Party of Florida suspended Chairman Christian Ziegler and demanded his resignation, adding to calls for him to step down as police investigate a rape accusation

Top Strategist Resigns from DeSantis-backing Super PAC with Less than a Month Before Iowa Caucuses

Top Strategist Resigns from DeSantis-backing Super PAC with Less than a Month Before Iowa Caucuses

By Jill Colvin | Dec 17, 2023

The top strategist for the embattled super PAC backing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ' campaign for the White House resigned Saturday night in the latest sign of trouble for the GOP hopeful.

Biases Behind Transgender Athlete Bans are Deeply Rooted

Biases Behind Transgender Athlete Bans are Deeply Rooted

Dec 16, 2023

Coupled with laws that limit rights, collective biases serve to stigmatize transgender people, hurting their overall health and well-being.

Senate Aide Shared Explicit Same-Sex Video Shot in Senate Conference Room

Senate Aide Shared Explicit Same-Sex Video Shot in Senate Conference Room

Dec 16, 2023

An aide to Maryland Senator Ben Cardin recorded and posted a video of himself having sex with another man in a Senate conference room. The aide, Aidan Maese-Czeropski, was subsequently fired.

Bipartisan Military Spending Bill Drops Anti-Trans Language

Bipartisan Military Spending Bill Drops Anti-Trans Language

By Kevin Freking | Dec 16, 2023

The House passed a bill authorizing the biggest pay raise for troops in more than two decades, despite objections from conservatives who wanted restrictions on gender-affirming health care.

George Santos is in Plea Negotiations with Federal Prosecutors

George Santos is in Plea Negotiations with Federal Prosecutors

Dec 12, 2023

Former U.S. Rep. George Santos is in negotiations to resolve his federal criminal fraud case, prosecutors said in a court filing Monday.

Democratic Wisconsin Governor Vetoes Bill to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Kids

Democratic Wisconsin Governor Vetoes Bill to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Kids

By Harm Venhuizen | Dec 7, 2023

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Wednesday vetoed a bill that sought to outlaw gender-affirming care for minors.

Dylan Mulvaney Reveals She Did Not Speak to Her Mother for Six Months

Dylan Mulvaney Reveals She Did Not Speak to Her Mother for Six Months

By Emell Adolphus | Dec 6, 2023

The transgender influencer brought up the topic during a sparsely attended lecture at Penn State.

Trump Declines to Rule Out Abusing Power to Seek Retribution if he Returns to the White House

Trump Declines to Rule Out Abusing Power to Seek Retribution if he Returns to the White House

By Jill Colvin | Dec 6, 2023

Former President Donald Trump declined to rule out abusing power if he returns to the White House.

Four Republicans Will Be on Stage for the Fourth Presidential Debate. Here's Who's in and Who's Out

Four Republicans Will Be on Stage for the Fourth Presidential Debate. Here's Who's in and Who's Out

By Meg Kinnard | Dec 5, 2023

The field of candidates onstage for the fourth Republican presidential debate will be the smallest yet.

Watch: Fabulist George Santos Is Now on Cameo Saying 'Let the Haters Hate'

Watch: Fabulist George Santos Is Now on Cameo Saying 'Let the Haters Hate'

By Emell Adolphus | Dec 4, 2023

After being expelled from Congress, newly unemployed George Santos is still trying to make a buck off his reputation as a political pariah.

The Next Republican Debate is in Alabama, the State that Gave the GOP a Road Map to Donald Trump

The Next Republican Debate is in Alabama, the State that Gave the GOP a Road Map to Donald Trump

By Bill Barrow | Dec 4, 2023

Republican presidential candidates will debate Wednesday within walking distance of where George Wallace staged his "stand in the schoolhouse door" to oppose enrollment of Black students at the University of Alabama.

Florida Republican Chairman Won't Resign over Rape Allegation, Saying he is Innocent

Florida Republican Chairman Won't Resign over Rape Allegation, Saying he is Innocent

By Terry Spencer | Dec 4, 2023

The chair of Florida's Republican Party says he will not resign over a woman's allegation that he raped her, saying in an email to supporters that he is innocent.

Watch: Bowen Yang - as George Santos - Bids Goodbye to SNL with 'Scandals in the Wind'

Watch: Bowen Yang - as George Santos - Bids Goodbye to SNL with 'Scandals in the Wind'

Dec 3, 2023

George Santos's exit from Congress was filled wth his usual complaints of victimhood and threats for retaliation. So it is no surprise that "Saturday Night Live's" cold opening this week featured Bowen Yang as the exiting congressman in a hilarious skit.

It's Kennedy Center Honors Time for a Crop Including Queen Latifah, Billy Crystal and Dionne Warwick

It's Kennedy Center Honors Time for a Crop Including Queen Latifah, Billy Crystal and Dionne Warwick

By Ashraf Khalil | Dec 3, 2023

The newest group of Kennedy Center honorees, including comedian Billy Crystal and actor Queen Latifah, are being feted Sunday night at a star-studded event commemorating their lifetime achievement in arts and entertainment.

Republicans Had New Yorkers Lead the Way in Expelling Santos. Will It Help Them Keep the Majority?

Republicans Had New Yorkers Lead the Way in Expelling Santos. Will It Help Them Keep the Majority?

By Kevin Freking | Dec 3, 2023

George Santos is gone from the House, but his name is certain to pop up in key congressional races across New York next year.

House Expels New York Rep. George Santos. It's just the Sixth Expulsion in the Chamber's History

House Expels New York Rep. George Santos. It's just the Sixth Expulsion in the Chamber's History

By Kevin Freking | Dec 1, 2023

The House voted on Friday to expel Republican Rep. George Santos of New York after a critical ethics report on his conduct that accused him of converting campaign donations for his own use.

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