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California Lawmakers Vote to Limit when Local Election Officials Can Count Ballots by Hand
The bill, which was approved by two-thirds of lawmakers in both chambers, would only allow hand counts by local election officials under narrow circumstances.
AI that Alters Voice and Imagery in Political Ads will Require Disclosure on Google and YouTube
Google will soon require that political ads using artificial intelligence be accompanied by a prominent disclosure if imagery or sounds have been synthetically altered.
Love Is Dead: Karine Jean-Pierre Reveals She Has Split with Partner of 10 Years
White House press secretary revealed in an interview with Vogue that she is a "single mom who is co-parenting this amazing kid."
Hundreds of Military Promotions are on Hold as Republican Senator Demands End to Abortion Policy
Top defense officials are accusing Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville of jeopardizing America's national security with his hold on roughly 300 military promotions.
Congress Returns to Try to Stave Off a Government Shutdown while GOP Weighs Impeachment Inquiry
The dealmaking will play out as two top Republicans, Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky and Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana, deal with health issues.
Disney Wants to Narrow the Scope of its Lawsuit Against DeSantis to Free Speech Claim
Disney wants to narrow the scope of its federal lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis to just a free speech claim that the Florida governor retaliated against the company.
GOP Lawmakers Take Aim at LGBTQ+ 'Safe Places' Program in Small Florida Town
Central Florida lawmakers said they were considering "all legislative, legal and executive options available" to stop business owners in a small town from voluntarily displaying rainbow decals indicating that they are "safe place" for LGBTQ+ people.
In the Pivotal South Carolina Primary, Republican Candidates Search for a Path Against Donald Trump
The flurry of activity showed the priority these three campaigns are placing on South Carolina, where the Republican primary is traditionally the last chance for many White House hopefuls to break through before Super Tuesda
Texas AG Ken Paxton's Impeachment Trial Is in The Hands of Republicans Who Have Been by his Side
Billionaires, burner phones, alleged bribes: The impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is going to test the will of Republicans senators to oust not only one of their own, but a firebrand who has helped drive the state's hard right turn.
Mississippi Democrat Wins Primary, Set to Become the State's First Openly Gay Lawmaker
Mississippi will have its first-ever openly gay state legislator after House candidate Fabian Nelson won his Democratic primary election runoff Tuesday.
As Trump and Republicans Target Georgia's Fani Willis for Retribution, the State's Governor Opts Out
Some Republicans began attacking Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis after she announced the indictment of Donald Trump for conspiring to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.
Out California State Senate Leader Says She will Step Down from Leadership Post
The leader of the California Senate said Monday she will step down from her leadership post, ending an historic run as the first woman and first openly gay person to lead the upper legislative chamber of the nation's most populous state.
Trump Campaign Reports Raising More Than $7 Million After Georgia Booking
For former President Donald Trump, a picture is worth... more than $7 million.
Wyoming GOP Chairman Says Party Should Not Fund Gay Rodeos in State Where There Are None
At an Aug.12 Wyoming Republican Central Committee meeting in Laramie, the State Republican Chairman Frank Eathorne dissed the idea of his party giving money to gay rodeos, or any LGBTQ+ cause for that matter.
Ramaswamy Faces Curiosity and Skepticism in Iowa After Center-Stage Performance in GOP Debate
Vivek Ramaswamy has charged back into Iowa, stoking curiosity and skepticism after his attention-grabbing performance in the first Republican presidential debate.
Rep. George Santos Is Allegedly Taking Ozempic and Dropping Weight
The Republican congressperson reportedly lost upwards of 90 pounds.
See How Social Media Responded After Marjorie Taylor Greene Blasts Protester as 'Disgrace to Gay People'
Calling a gay protester a "disgrace" has backfired on Marjorie Taylor Greene on social media.
Supporters of Silenced Montana Transgender Lawmaker Zooey Zephyr Won't Face Trespassing Charges
Montana prosecutors are declining to pursue misdemeanor trespassing charges against seven people who were arrested in the state House gallery for protesting after Republicans denied transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr the right to debate bills.
Out Southern Indiana Egg Farmer John Rust Announces Bid for Republican Nod for US Senate in 2024
An openly gay southern Indiana egg farmer has declared his candidacy for the Republican nomination for the state's open U.S. Senate seat in 2024.
The Fall Of Rudy Giuliani: How 'America's Mayor' Tied His Fate to Donald Trump and Got Indicted
Giuliani — feted, knighted and named Time magazine's person of the year for his leadership as New York City mayor after the 2001 terrorist attack — has seen his reputation eviscerated.