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A 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Moment? Cheryl Hines Is Snubbed by Trump
Did Donald Trump intentionally snub Cheryl Hines at Miami UFC event on Saturday night?
Transgender People Are About 1% of the US Population. Yet They're a Political Lightning Rod
It's a contradiction of numbers that reveals a deep cultural divide: Transgender people make up less than 1% of the U.S. population, but they have become a major piece on the political chess board — particularly Trump's.
Navy's Only Female NATO Rep Removed Amid 'Woke' Labeling
Vice Adm. Chatfield was on a list of senior military officers targeted as "woke" by the conservative American Accountability Foundation.
Harvey Fierstein Says He's Been Banned from the Kennedy Center
In a fiery Instagram post, playwright/actor/social activist Harvey Fierstein said he has been banned from The Kennedy Center.
Georgia Democrats' Frustration with Anti-Transgender Bills Boils Over into a Walkout
Chants of "Take a walk!" echoed under the gold dome of the state Capitol from dozens of House Democrats who said they're exhausted by a blizzard of bills attacking transgender people.
Senate GOP Approves Framework for Trump's Tax Breaks and Spending Cuts after Late-Night Session
Senate Republicans plugged away overnight and into early Saturday morning to approve their multitrillion-dollar tax breaks and spending cuts framework, hurtling past hardened Democratic opposition.
Republicans Moving Ahead with Trump's 'Big' Bill of Tax Breaks and Spending Cuts Amid Tariff Uproar
After a long wait, the Senate is launching action on President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" of tax breaks and spending cuts at a risky moment for the U.S. and global economy.
A Georgia Bill to Ban DEI in Schools and Colleges Nears Passage, Even as Potential Effects Stay Hazy
Georgia lawmakers could pass a bill banning a sweeping range of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in Georgia's public schools, colleges and universities on the last day of their 2025 session.
Georgia Lawmakers Pass Religious Freedom Bill Despite Discrimination Concerns
Lawmakers in Georgia's House passed a controversial bill Wednesday that aims to protect people's rights to express their religion, but that critics say could lead to discrimination.
Musk Could be Headed for a Washington Exit after Turbulent Times at Trump's DOGE
President Donald Trump told reporters this week that "at some point, he's going to be going back" to running his companies. That was even before Musk faced a setback Tuesday in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin and Florida Elections Provide Early Warning Signs to Trump and Republicans
A trio of elections on Tuesday provided early warning signs to Republicans and President Donald Trump at the beginning of an ambitious term.
With a Nod to America's Civil Rights Legacy, Sen. Cory Booker Makes a Mark of His Own
Democratic Sen. Cory Booker ended his record-setting speech the same way he began it, more than 25 hours earlier: By invoking the words of his mentor, the late congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis.
Democrats' Win in Wisconsin Court Race Also is a Big Loss for Elon Musk
Judge Susan Crawford preserved liberals' narrow majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court Tuesday by defeating conservative Brad Schimel, but in a way the real loser was billionaire Elon Musk.
French Far-Right Leader Marie Le Pen, Now Barred from Seeking Office, Courted and Won Queer Voters
For years, Marine Le Pen stood at the gates of power — poised, relentless and rising. In one of her sharpest political maneuvers, she sought out the LGBTQ community, and it worked.
Battle Over Trans Athletes' Participation in Girls Sports Comes to California Capitol
The battle over transgender athletes' participation in youth sports will come to California as state lawmakers debate bills aimed at keeping trans kids and teens off teams consistent with their gender identity.
Democratic Base's Anger Puts Some Party Leaders on Shaky Ground
Rank-and-file Democrats are mad at their own leaders and increasingly agitating to replace them.
Trump Says He's Considering Ways to Serve a Third Term as President
Donald Trump said Sunday that "I'm not joking" about trying to serve a third term, the clearest indication he is considering ways to breach a constitutional barrier against continuing to lead the country after his second term ends.
North Carolina Judge Challenging Outcome of Race Wore Confederate Uniform in College Photo
A judge challenging the outcome of his North Carolina Supreme Court race was photographed wearing Confederate military garb and posing before a Confederate battle flag when he was a member of a college fraternity that glorified the pre-Civil War South.
From Diversity to 'Conversion Therapy' to Abortion, Kentucky Gov. Beshear Stands Up to GOP
Knowing the odds of winning were stacked against him, Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear vetoed bills sent his way by the Republican-dominated Kentucky legislature with by-now familiar themes.
Conan O'Brien Accepts Mark Twain Prize for Humor as Politics Roils the Kennedy Center
On a night when half a dozen people made jokes about this being the last-ever Mark Twain Prize, Conan O'Brien made sure the ceremony at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts ended on a high note.