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Tanked Biden Pick Highlights Escalation of Dark-Money Forces
When President Joe Biden nominated Gigi Sohn to serve on the Federal Communications Commission, the longtime consumer advocate expected to face criticism, but not what she got.
DeSantis and Trump Will Look to Sway Iowa GOP Activists at Dueling Events
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former President Donald Trump will share the spotlight in Iowa on Saturday, providing a chance to sway influential conservative activists and contrast their campaign styles in Republicans' leadoff voting state.
Comment on Transgender Issue Roils Kentucky Governor's Race
A prominent GOP candidate roiled the hotly contested primary race for Kentucky governor with a comment that if elected, "we will not have transgenders in our school system," angering LGBTQ advocates.
AP Sources: US Rep. George Santos Facing Federal Charges
U.S. Rep. George Santos, who faced outrage and mockery over a litany of fabrications about his heritage, education and professional pedigree, has been charged with federal criminal offenses, two people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
Chaos? Kumbaya? How the Debt Limit Standoff Might End
Time is short: The Treasury Department warns the U.S. could default as soon as June 1 if there is no deal.
Watch: Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt Defends Defunding PBS Station Over Gay Content
The Republican vetoed a bill late last month that would have continued funding for the statewide station.
Pride Organizers Keep Eye on Drag Laws Ahead of Festivals
Tennessee organizers booked more than 50 drag entertainers for next month's Midsouth Pride festival in Memphis now that the state's new law placing strict limits on cabaret shows is temporarily on hold.
Florida Republicans Pass School Bills on Pronouns, Diversity
Florida Republicans on Wednesday approved bills to ban diversity programs in colleges and prevent students and teachers from being required to use pronouns that don't correspond to someone's sex, building on top priorities of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Illinois Lawmakers Push Back on Library Book Bans
Illinois lawmakers greenlighted a bill Wednesday that says libraries in the state must adopt an anti-book banning policy to receive state funding, in a vote that fissured along party lines.
Judge Rejects Zooey Zephyr Effort to Return to Montana House
Rep. Zooey Zephyr, the trans Montana lawmaker who was silenced for telling Republicans they would have blood on their hands for opposing gender-affirming health care for kids, can't yet return to the House floor and participate in debate, a judge ruled.
Chrissy Teigen Claps Back at Rep. George Santos Over Style Diss
Chrissy Teigen became the target of George Santos' trolling because of her choice of dress for the White House Correspondents' Dinner, but doing nothing about it is not her style.
Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr Sues over Removal from House Floor
Attorneys for Montana state Rep. Zooey Zephyr filed a lawsuit in which they asked a court to allow for her return to the House floor after she was silenced and barred for chiding her Republican colleagues over transgender healthcare legislation.
LGBTQ+ Lawmaker to GOP: 'I'm Literally Trying to Exist'
State Sen. Shevrin Jones can often be seen at the Florida Capitol greeting staff and colleagues with a smile or laugh, but when he's alone it's a different story.
DeSantis' Overseas Trip Overshadowed by Fight with Disney
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hoped his first international trade mission would generate lucrative business deals and boost his foreign policy resume ahead of an expected presidential run. Instead, he faced questions.
Known for Laughs, DC Dinner Spotlights Risks to Journalism
The White House Correspondents' Association dinner — known for its fun albeit ferocious jabs at Washington — took a more solemn tone this year as President Joe Biden acknowledged the several American journalists under siege.
Zooey Zephyr Row Spotlights Rise of GOP Far-Right Caucuses
The banishment of transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr from Montana's House floor has showcased the rising power of hard-line conservatives who are currently leveraging divisive social issues to gain influence in 11 statehouses.
Hawaii Rep Shouts Out 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Sasha Colby
On Wednesday, Rep. Jill Tokuda (D-Hawaii) took a moment on the House floor Wednesday to honor Sasha Colby's recent win and Hawaiian heritage.
GOP Uses State Capitol Protests to Redefine 'Insurrection'
A day after supporters held a violence-free protest for silenced Montana state Rep. Zooey Zephyr, a group of Republican lawmakers described it in darker tones, saying Zephyr's actions were responsible for "encouraging an insurrection."
Bud Light Sales Are Falling, But Distributors Standing By Brand
After right-wing outrage ensured over the Anheuser-Busch brand sending transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney a celebratory can of beer, sales have dipped.
Gay Billionaire and Republican Megadonor Peter Thiel Is Staying Out of the 2024 Election
Tech billionaire and Republican megadonor Peter Thiel is reportedly unhappy with the Republican Party's focus on cultural issues such as abortion restriction and anti-transgender legislation.