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Watch: Charles Barkley Calls Dylan Mulvaney Critics 'Rednecks, A—holes'

Jul 19, 2023

NBA legend Charles Barkley was in town for a celebrity golf tournament when he told a crowd at a local bar in Lake Tahoe, California, what was on his mind.

Minnesota Mayor Faces Pressure to Resign or Meet LGBTQ+ Group's Demands after Comments on Pride

Minnesota Mayor Faces Pressure to Resign or Meet LGBTQ+ Group's Demands after Comments on Pride

Jul 18, 2023

A LGBTQ+ group is calling on the mayor of a Minnesota city to meet their demands — or resign — for asking pastors at a church holding a Pride event if there would be stripper poles and posted a public prayer alluding to "sin and brokenness" at the event.

DeSantis Presidential Campaign is Cutting Staff as New Financial Pressure Emerges

By Steve Peoples | Jul 16, 2023

Republican presidential contender Ron DeSantis is cutting campaign staff, struggling to catch former President Donald Trump in the GOP's crowded primary contest while facing unexpected financial pressure.

Out, Embattled U.S. Rep. George Santos Repays Himself $85K Raised from Lackluster Reelection Fundraising

By Bobby Caina Calvan | Jul 16, 2023

Freshman Rep. George Santos, a Republican from New York charged with a host of financial crimes, withdrew $85,000 from his campaign to help repay money he loaned himself to get elected in 2022.

Fundraising Takeaways: Trump and DeSantis in Their Own Tier; Pence, Other Republicans Struggle

By Steve Peoples | Jul 16, 2023

While some struggled, like former Vice President Mike Pence, others reported significant hauls that help ensure the GOP's 2024 primary will be crowded for the foreseeable future.

TikToker Luke Strickler Hilariously Mocks Ron DeSantis

TikToker Luke Strickler Hilariously Mocks Ron DeSantis

Jul 15, 2023

TikToker Luke Strickler offers Ron DeSantis some advice after watching a campaign video.

Six Months from Iowa Caucuses, Some Republicans Worry Trump May be Unstoppable

By Jill Colvin and Steve Peoples | Jul 15, 2023

He's been indicted twice, found liable for sexual abuse, and is viewed unfavorably by a third of his party — but Donald Trump remains the race's dominant front-runner.

Efforts to Deceive are a Top Concern Among State Election Officials Heading into 2024

By Cristina A. Cassidy | Jul 15, 2023

Efforts to deceive the public about voting and elections remain a top concern for state election officials as they dig into preparations for the 2024 election.

Judge Cites Supreme Court Ruling to Deny Gay Weddings

By Emell Adolphus | Jul 13, 2023

County Justice of the Peace Dianne Hensley has submitted a legal brief arguing that she shouldn't have to perform gay weddings based on the Supreme Court's recent ruling.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Might Believe Contaminated Drinking Water Is Making Kids Gay

By Emell Adolphus | Jul 13, 2023

The Democratic presidential candidate. who has a history of flirting with unfounded conspiracies, appears to believe chemicals are causing children to change gender and sexualities.

Mayor of Coastal Oregon City Resigns over Posts in Police Facebook Group

Mayor of Coastal Oregon City Resigns over Posts in Police Facebook Group

Jul 11, 2023

The mayor of a city on the Oregon coast has apologized and resigned over offensive content he posted in a private Facebook group for current and retired police officers.

Top Republicans Are Gearing Up To Investigate The Hunter Biden Case. Here's What To Know.

Top Republicans Are Gearing Up To Investigate The Hunter Biden Case. Here's What To Know.

By Farnoush Amiri | Jul 8, 2023

The Republican chairmen of three key House committees are joining forces to probe the Justice Department's handling of charges against Hunter Biden after making sweeping claims about misconduct at the agency.

DeSantis Defends Anti-LGBTQ+ Video Shared by His Campaign, Calls it a 'Fair Game' Attack on Trump

DeSantis Defends Anti-LGBTQ+ Video Shared by His Campaign, Calls it a 'Fair Game' Attack on Trump

By Michelle L. Price | Jul 6, 2023

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is defending an anti-LGBTQ video his campaign shared online that attacks rival Donald Trump for his past support of gay and transgender people, despite some of his fellow Republicans calling it homophobic.

North Carolina Governor Vetoes Trio of LGBTQ+ Restrictions in Ongoing Fight with GOP Supermajority

North Carolina Governor Vetoes Trio of LGBTQ+ Restrictions in Ongoing Fight with GOP Supermajority

By Hannah Schoenbaum | Jul 6, 2023

North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed a trio of bills aimed at LGBTQ+ youth that bans gender-affirming health care for minors, restrict trans participation in school sports and limit classroom instruction about gender identity and sexuality.

Out Democrat Mondaire Jones Seeks to Win Back House Seat after Losing Out in NY's Redistricting Process

Out Democrat Mondaire Jones Seeks to Win Back House Seat after Losing Out in NY's Redistricting Process

Jul 6, 2023

Former U.S. Rep. Mondaire Jones said Wednesday that he is seeking to win back the suburban New York congressional seat he lost after redistricting juggled the state's congressional maps last year.

Pete Buttigieg Calls Out DeSantis Over Video Featuring 'Oiled-Up, Shirtless Bodybuilders'

By Kilian Melloy | Jul 5, 2023

Openly gay Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg wondered aloud about a DeSantis campaign video that sandwiched photos of the Florida governor between images of ripped male hunks.

An Anti-Trump Video Shared by the DeSantis Campaign is 'Homophobic,' Says a Conservative LGBTQ+ Group

An Anti-Trump Video Shared by the DeSantis Campaign is 'Homophobic,' Says a Conservative LGBTQ+ Group

By Jill Colvin | Jul 2, 2023

A prominent group that represents LGBT conservatives says a video shared by Ron DeSantis ? presidential campaign that slams rival Donald Trump for his past support of gay and transgender people "ventured into homophobic territory."

Prosecutors in Rep. George Santos' Case Say They Gave His Defense over 80K Pages of Material

Prosecutors in Rep. George Santos' Case Say They Gave His Defense over 80K Pages of Material

By jake | Jul 1, 2023

Prosecutors said Friday that they have turned over more than 80,000 pages of materials to U.S. Rep. George Santos ' lawyers in the federal fraud and money laundering case against him.

Is the Supreme Court About to Rule on a Bogus Gay Rights Case?

Is the Supreme Court About to Rule on a Bogus Gay Rights Case?

By Emell Adolphus | Jun 29, 2023

The Supreme Court is set to deliver a ruling Friday—the final day of the term—about whether state anti-discrimination laws violate the First Amendment right to free speech. But the history of the case is worth noting.

Openly Gay Black Congressman Calls Out GOP for 'Systematic Bullying' of LGBTQ+ Youth

By Kilian Melloy | Jun 28, 2023

Out Black congressman Rep. Ritchie Torres of New York called out GOP lawmakers for what he called their "systematic bullying" of LGBTQ+ youth, and "of trans youth in particular."

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