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Dr. Scott Jensen Wins GOP Endorsement for Minnesota Governor
Dr. Scott Jensen, a skeptic of the government's response to COVID-19, won the Minnesota GOP's endorsement after a wild ride on Saturday to challenge Democratic Gov. Tim Walz in the November election.
Challenges for Finkenauer after Iowa Senate Ballot Woes
Abby Finkenauer 's bid to clinch the Democratic nomination for a U.S. Senate seat in Iowa was not supposed to be so fraught.
New York AG Lawyer: Evidence Could Support Action vs. Trump
As a federal judge weighs Donald Trump's lawsuit seeking to halt a civil investigation into his business practices, a lawyer for the New York attorney general's office said Friday that evidence found throughout the 3-year probe could support legal action.
Surging GOP Candidate's Homophobic Views Have Some Worried She is Too Extreme
The surging campaign of Kathy Barnette in the Pennsylvania GOP senatorial primary has worried many, largely because of her extreme anti-gay and anti-Muslim views.
'Fiery' Psaki Ending Tenure as a Top White House Messenger
Jen Psaki, whose last day on the job is Friday, has answered reporters' questions nearly every weekday of the almost 500 days that Biden has been in office.
PAC Claims More Explicit Madison Cawthorn Videos Are Out There Amid Rumors Trump May Pull Support
The recent video of Madison Cawthorn naked on a bed humping another man has sent shockwaves through his campaign, but are there more? And is Donald Trump going to pull support before next Tuesday's primary?
Trump-Backed US Rep. Alex Mooney Wins W.Va. GOP Primary
In an early victory for a Donald Trump-endorsed candidate at the start of midterm season, Rep. Alex Mooney on Tuesday beat fellow incumbent Rep. David McKinley in West Virginia's 2nd Congressional District Republican primary.
Transgender Treatment, Doctors Threatened by New Alabama Law
A new state law that took effect Sunday makes it a felony, punishable by up to 10 years in prison, for doctors to prescribe puberty blockers and hormones to trans people under age 19.
GOP Senators Want Warnings Ahead of LGBTQ+ Programming
A group of GOP Senators wants to warn viewers about LGBTQ+ content.
Virginia Del. Danica Roem Announces State Senate Bid
Democratic Del. Danica Roem, who made history as an openly transgender candidate in her initial bid for state office, announced Monday she is jumping into a 2023 race for an open northern Virginia state Senate seat.
Watch: Bill Maher Jokes About 'Christian Conservative' Madison Cawthorn's Gayish Scandals
On "Real Time with Bill Maher," the humorist poked fun at NC congressman's Madison Cawthorn's gayish videos.
After Saying He's Not a Drag Queen, Madison Cawthorn Authenticates Video of Him Naked, Humping Another Man
It's hard to keep up with the news about Madison Cawthorn. Not long after he released a video in which he said he was not "some kind of drag queen," the beleaguered congressman had to respond to a video that shows him humping another man in bed.
Biden Taps 1st Black Woman, LGBT White House Press Secretary
President Joe Biden on Thursday named Karine Jean-Pierre to be the next White House press secretary, the first Black woman and openly LGBTQ person to serve in the role.
Oscar Isaac Calls Florida 'Dysfunctional' Over 'Don't Say Gay' Law
Oscar Isaac speaks out against Florida's "Don't Say Gay" law and calls the state "dysfunctional." The "Moon Knight" star was asked about Disney's handling of the legislation in a new interview with The New York Times.
Election 2022: JD Vance Wins Ohio's GOP Senate Primary
"Hillbilly Elegy" author JD Vance won Ohio's contentious and hyper-competitive GOP Senate primary on Tuesday, buoyed by Donald Trump's endorsement in a race that was a test of the former president's hold on his party.
Watch: John Oliver Roasts Florida Gov. DeSantis for Revenge Move Against Disney
Late night comedian John Oliver roasted Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over his revocation of Disney's self-governing status in an act of revenge for the company's criticism of the state's "Don't Say Gay" law.
2022 Midterms: What to Know About Ohio, Indiana Primaries
The first multistate contest of the 2022 midterm election season unfolds on Tuesday, as Ohio voters pick nominees for governor and the U.S. Senate while Indiana voters consider whether their Legislature should become even more conservative.
Anti-Trans, Book-Banning Bills Part of Georgia Gov. Kemp's Pre-Election Roadshow
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is projecting strength and gathering endorsements from fellow Republicans on a bill-signing tour ahead of his primary matchup against former U.S. Sen. David Perdue.
Watch: LGB? Megyn Kelly Claims Gay and Lesbian Friends Want to Exclude Trans
Megyn Kelly says her gay and lesbian friends want to expel transgender from their ranks, wanting to make it LGB, reports David Badash from The New Civil Rights Movement.
Evidence Mounts of GOP Involvement in Trump Election Schemes
Since launching its investigation last summer, the Jan. 6 panel has been slowly gaining new details about what lawmakers said and did in the weeks before the insurrection.