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Trump Retweets Homophobic Bishop's Comments
Donald Trump has found an ally with one of Pope Francis's most severe critics.
Adult Performer Runs for Office in America's Second Gayest Town
You may not know who Juan Melecio is, but you might recognize him from his adult performer identity, Antonio Biaggi. And this week he announced he is running for office in Florida.
Facing Electoral Headwinds, Trump Brings Back His 2016 Team
As anyone who has ever heard him speak knows, President Donald Trump loves to relive 2016.
New Trump Appointee Claims America in Clutches of 'Homo-Empire'
A newly-installed Trump appointee claimed last year that America in the clutches of a "homo-empire" that pushes a "tyrannical LGBT agenda."
Virus, Racial Unrest Force Trump Campaign to Recalibrate
Less than five months before voters will decide his fate, President Donald Trump is confronting a vastly different political reality than he once envisioned. For starters, if the election were held today, he'd likely lose.
Democrats Look to Counter GOP Vote-by-Mail Fraud Claims
Democrats are mounting a new effort to push back against a well-funded Republican campaign that seeks to undermine public confidence in mail-in-voting.
Sen. Mitt Romney Joins Black Lives Matter Protest in DC
U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney marched Sunday in the nation's capital in a protest against police mistreatment of minorities, making him the first Republican senator known to do so.
George Floyd Protests Spread to Smaller, Mostly White Towns
While the rallies in major cities nationwide have grabbed headlines, people living in smaller and mid-sized cities have also raised their voices to call for change.
Black Activists Push for Criminal Justice System Overhaul
Black activists believe the police killing of George Floyd and the nationwide civil unrest that followed could be the catalyst for overhauling the criminal justice system.
Analysis: White House, Pentagon Tensions Near Breaking Point
Friction in this relationship, historically, is not unusual. But in recent days, it has raised a prospect of high-level resignations and the risk of lasting damage to the military's reputation.
A U-Turn, A Rush to See Trump, A Day of Tension and Surprise
This account of Trump's decision-making, based on a senior defense official as well as several others in the administration, offers insight into how the president was pushing for the fastest, most extreme measures.
As Trump Blames Antifa, Protest Records Show Scant Evidence
Those charged with offenses related to looting and property destruction — such as arson, burglary and theft — often had past criminal records. They were overwhelmingly local residents taking advantage of the chaos.
Kansas Rep. Watkins Faces Attacks Labeling Him GOP Impostor
A freshman Kansas congressman who has toed the conservative line and steadfastly defended President Donald Trump nevertheless is battling accusations that he's an impostor in a tough Republican primary race.
Trump Jabs Maine's Democratic Governor; She Hits Back
President Donald Trump on Friday laced into Maine's Democratic governor for not moving quickly enough to reopen the state's economy. She corrected the record.
Texas GOP Condemns George Floyd Posts by Its Local Leaders
Three promoted a Facebook post suggesting George Floyd's death was staged. Another shared a Martin Luther King Jr. quote over a picture of a banana. All of them are local GOP leaders in Texas.
Senate Confirms Trump's Pick to Lead Voice of America
A divided Senate voted along party lines Thursday to confirm President Donald Trump's choice to head the Voice of America and other U.S. government-funded international broadcasters.
Twitter Ignites with Speculation: Who is Lady G? (Hint: Not Gaga) And What About Those Escorts?
Twitter has blown up with allegations that a "prominent" GOP senator has been bolting the closet door shut by day with an anti-LGBTQ record... but hiring male sex workers in his spare time.
Barr Says He Didn't Give Tactical Order to Clear Protesters
Attorney General William Barr says law enforcement officers were already moving to push back protesters from a park in front of the White House when he arrived there Monday evening.
Police Union Calls LA Mayor 'Unstable,' Faults Budget Cuts
Los Angeles' police union Friday labeled Mayor Garcetti "unstable" and accused him of political pandering after he referred to "killers" in remarks about proposed spending changes.
GOP Reckons with Polarizing Candidates Amid Civil Unrest
The Republican Party is facing a reckoning over some of its most divisive candidates. So far the results are mixed, and that's dicey for the GOP as the country hurtles toward November elections.