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Baseless Anti-trans Claims Fuel Harmful Laws

Jun 11, 2023

The criminological research is clear that anti-trans laws do not help the people they are claimed to protect. In fact, these laws inflict harm on people who are even more vulnerable.

Elvis Presley's Cousin Lifts Democrats' Hopes in Mississippi Governor's Race

By Emily Wagster Pettus and Sara Burnett | Jun 11, 2023

Conservative Mississippi is tough territory for Democrats, but they're pinning hopes in November on a candidate with a legendary last name.

Ron DeSantis-Linked Pastor Preaches Death for LGBTQ+ People

By Kilian Melloy | Jun 11, 2023

It might come as no surprise that the same Florida governor who's made his state so toxic that LGBTQ+ people are abandoning it has ties to a man of the cloth whose pastoral message is "kill the gays."

North Carolina GOP Censures Sen. Tillis for Supporting LGBTQ+ Rights, Immigration Policies

By Hannah Schoenbaum | Jun 11, 2023

Republican delegates in North Carolina voted Saturday at their annual convention to censure Thom Tillis, the state's senior U.S. senator, for backing LGBTQ+ rights, immigration and gun violence policies.

DeSantis Argues he's Top Trump Alternative Even as Ex-president's Indictment Overshadows 2024 Race

By Thomas Beaumont and Will Weissert | Jun 11, 2023

Ron DeSantis ventured far from the usual presidential campaign trail Saturday, heading to a rodeo in reliably red Oklahoma to make the case that he's the top alternative to Donald Trump.

Trump Blasts Federal Indictment as 'Baseless'

By Bill Barrow, Jeff Amy, Jill Colvin, and Meg Kinnard | Jun 11, 2023

Donald Trump painted the 37 felony counts against him as an attack on his supporters as he tried to turn dire legal peril to political advantage and project a sense of normalcy.

Trump's GOP Defenders in Congress Leap into Action after Months of Preparation

By Mary Clare Jalonick and Farnoush Amiri | Jun 10, 2023

In the halls of Congress, Republicans have been preparing for months to wage an aggressive counter-offensive against the Justice Department.

Trump Set for First Public Appearances Since Federal Indictment, Speaking in Georgia, North Carolina

By Bill Barrow | Jun 10, 2023

Former President Donald Trump will make his first public appearances since his federal indictment, speaking on Saturday to friendly Republican audiences in Georgia and North Carolina.

Recent Redistricting Most Politically Balanced in Years

By David A. Lieb | Jun 10, 2023

Democrats have for years bemoaned partisan redistricting plans that helped Republicans win far more congressional seats than expected. But that advantage has disappeared.

Out Rep. Santos, Facing Criminal Charges, Seeks to Keep Bond Cosigners Secret

By Larry Neumeister | Jun 10, 2023

Rep. George Santos wants to protect family members by asking the courts to keep his bond cosigners secret as he fights criminal charges. News media outlets have challenged the sealing of records.

Indictment: Donald Trump Showed Off, Refused to Return Classified Documents

By Eric Tucker, Jill Colvin, Alanna Durkin Richer, and Lindsay Whitehurst | Jun 9, 2023

Donald Trump improperly stored sensitive documents on nuclear capabilities and cavalierly showed off a Pentagon "plan of attack" and classified map, a felony indictment says.

Trump Charged over Classified Documents in 1st Federal Indictment of an Ex-president

By Eric Tucker, Jill Colvin, and Michael Balsamo | Jun 9, 2023

Donald Trump said he was indicted for mishandling classified documents, which makes him the first former president to face criminal charges by the federal government that he once oversaw.

Congressman Honors 'RuPaul's Drag Race' on the House Floor

By Emell Adolphus | Jun 8, 2023

Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., delivered an ode to RuPaul and celebrated "RuPaul's Drag Race" for uplifting queer artists.

Former Vice President Pence Files Paperwork Launching 2024 Presidential Bid in Challenge to Trump

Former Vice President Pence Files Paperwork Launching 2024 Presidential Bid in Challenge to Trump

By Jill Colvin | Jun 5, 2023

Former Vice President Mike Pence filed paperwork on Monday declaring his campaign for president in 2024, setting up a challenge to his former boss, Donald Trump.

Antonio Moreno — Ex-Adult Male Star — Elected Mayor of Spanish Town

Antonio Moreno — Ex-Adult Male Star — Elected Mayor of Spanish Town

Jun 3, 2023

Antonio Moreno (aka retired adult male star Hector de Silva) was elected mayor of the small Spanish town where he lives with his partner.

Reports: Prosecutors Have Recording of Trump Discussing Holding onto Classified Doc After Leaving Office

Jun 1, 2023

Amazon agreed to pay a $25 million civil penalty to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations it violated a child privacy law and deceived parents by keeping for years kids' voice and location data.

Trump Returns to Campaign Trail in Iowa, DeSantis Makes Case in New Hampshire

By Michelle L. Price, Steve Peoples, and Thomas Beaumont | Jun 1, 2023

Donald Trump returns to the campaign trail as his chief rival for the GOP presidential nomination is undertaking his first swing through early voting states as an official candidate.

DeSantis Looks to Connect with Voters During 1st Full Day of Campaigning in Iowa

By Steve Peoples, Will Weissert, Thomas Beaumont, and Hannah Fingerhut | May 31, 2023

Ron DeSantis begins his first full day of presidential campaigning on Wednesday with a four-stop blitz through Iowa, trying to prioritize personally connecting with voters.

Ted Cruz Shows Compassion over Uganda's 'Kill the Gays' Law and Trolls Attack

By Kilian Melloy | May 30, 2023

Uganda's new anti-LGBTQ+ law — which punishes some same-sex activity with death — is so repugnant even Ted Cruz came out against it. But some on the right attacked Cruz for his display of compassion.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's Impeachment Fight isn't Finished Yet

By Jim Vertuno and Jake Bleiberg | May 30, 2023

The Texas Legislature already made one historic move with its impeachment of Republican state Attorney General Ken Paxton. Another one is coming.

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