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DeSantis is Defending New Slavery Teachings. Civil Rights Leaders See a Pattern of 'Policy Violence'
Florida's teachers are now required to instruct middle-school students that enslaved people "developed skills which, in some instances, could be applied for their personal benefit."
Senate Passes Defense Bill, but Clash Looms with House over Anti-LGBTQ+, Abortion Amendments
The House debate earlier this month was marked by amendments to roll back diversity and inclusion measures at the Pentagon and block some medical care for transgender personnel.
Senate GOP Leader McConnell Briefly Leaves News Conference after Freezing Up Midsentence
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell briefly left his own press conference Wednesday after stopping his remarks midsentence and staring off into space for several seconds.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy Floats Impeachment Inquiry into President Joe Biden
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says Republican lawmakers may consider an impeachment inquiry of President Joe Biden over unproven claims of financial misconduct.
Hunter Biden's Guilty Plea is on the Horizon, and So are a Fresh Set of Challenges
President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, faced new challenges on the eve of a scheduled court appearance Wednesday in which he's set to plead guilty in a deal with prosecutors on tax and gun charges.
Matt Healy Keeps Misstepping on His Redemption Tour
After making enemies with Swifties, Healy has now rubbed his Malaysian fans the wrong way.
Democratic Governor Pushes Back Against Transgender-Related Attacks by GOP in Kentucky Campaign
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is pushing back hard against Republican efforts to cast him as an advocate of gender reassignment surgery for minors.
DeSantis Seeks Review of Florida's Holdings in Bud Light Maker over Transgender Influencer Backlash
Presidential candidate and Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis wants Florida to investigate its investments in the company that makes Bud Light because of conservative backlash over a transgender social media influencer marketing the beverage.
'Mama Bears' May Be The 2024 Race's Soccer Moms. But Where the GOP Seeks Votes, Some See Extremism
In many election cycles, there's a snappy shorthand used to describe the type of voters who may help decide the winner. Think soccer moms or security moms. Even NASCAR dads. And now, the "mama bears."
Gay IRS Investigator Compares Whistleblowing in Hunter Biden Case to Coming Out
An openly gay IRS investigator who says that an investigation into Hunter Biden was impeded by government officials compared his speaking up to coming out of the closet.
Watch: Charles Barkley Calls Dylan Mulvaney Critics 'Rednecks, A—holes'
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
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
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
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
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 offers Ron DeSantis some advice after watching a campaign video.
Six Months from Iowa Caucuses, Some Republicans Worry Trump May be Unstoppable
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
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
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
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.