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Rep. Greene Apologizes for Comparing Safety Masks, Holocaust
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene apologized Monday for affronting people with recent comments comparing the required wearing of safety masks in the House to the horrors of the Holocaust.
Watch: Kamala Harris Becomes First Sitting VP to March at Pride
Vice President Kamala Harris surprised Pride goers in Washington, D.C., when she appeared alongside her husband, Doug Emhoff, in the June 12 walk to Freedom Plaza as part of the Capital Pride Parade.
As Virus Cases Wane, Governors Weigh Ending Emergency Orders
About half the states had emergency orders set to expire before the Fourth of July. And over a dozen additional states have open-ended emergency orders, which could be canceled at any time by governors.
Watch: Caitlyn Jenner Slams Jimmy Kimmel as Transphobic for Calling Her 'Trump in a Wig'
On Thursday California gubernatorial candidate Caitlyn Jenner visited "The View," where she spoke positively of Donald Trump. That night Jimmy Kimmel called her "Trump in a wig."
White House Appoints Out, HIV+ Director for Office of National AIDS Policy
The White House announced the appointment of an out gay man, Harold Phillips, as director of the Office of National AIDS Policy, or (ONAP). The June 5 announcement coincided with the 40th anniversary of the first report on AIDS.
Seized House Records Show Just How Far Trump Admin Would Go
Former President Donald Trump has made no secret of his long list of political enemies. It just wasn't clear until now how far he would go to try to punish them.
Message in a Jacket: Jill Biden Offers 'Love' During UK Trip
Jill Biden is sending a sartorial message of "love" as she accompanies her husband President Joe Biden overseas.
Mass. Republican Committee Woman Will Not Be 'Bullied into Resignation' for Anti-Gay Emails
Deborah Martell, the Massachusetts Republican state committee member under fire for anti-gay emails, was adamant on Wednesday. "I do not intend to be bullied into resigning," she said according to multiple people in attendance at a closed-door meeting.
Watch: Calling Herself a 'Disrupter,' Caitlyn Jenner Compares Herself to Donald Trump
Caitlyn Jenner identified herself with ex-President Donald Trump in an unsteady appearance on "The View" on Thursday. When pressed by Joy Behar if she was one of those Republicans who believe Trump won the election, she hedged her answer.
Trump Impersonator Defrauds Thousands From Supporters
A 22-year-old man in Pennsylvania reportedly used a social media scam, including a fake organization called "Gay Voices for Trump," to solicit donations.
Former President Trump Returns as a Diminished TV Draw
Former President Donald Trump reached less than a million measurable television viewers over the weekend in his return to the public stage at a North Carolina political event.
Ex-Gays Rally in DC on Saturday, Only a Few Show Up
The Changed Movement describes itself as a community of friends who have chosen identity in Jesus over LGBTQ+. Members of the movement headed to D.C. last weekend to rally against the Equality Act currently before Congress. But only a few turned up.
Time Ticking Away, Democrats Face Wrenching Test on Agenda
Bracing for political trouble, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer warned Democratic colleagues that June will "test our resolve" as senators return to consider infrastructure, voting rights and other stalled-out priorities at a crucial time in Congress.
Manchin's Opposition Clouds Future of Dems' Elections Bill
A key Democratic senator says he will not vote for the largest overhaul of U.S. election law in at least a generation, leaving no plausible path forward for legislation that his party and the White House have portrayed as crucial.
Mum for Days, Mass. GOP Head Refuses to Condemn Committee Member's Anti-gay Comments
While most Massachusetts Republicans have asked Republican State Committee member Deborah Martell to resign, Jim Lyons, the state's GOP chairman, refused to do so on Friday. This comes after nearly a week of silence on his part.
Chasten Buttigieg Chastises RNC Chair Over Pride Tweet: 'Re-visit Your Party's Platform'
Chasten Buttigieg, the husband of out Secretary of Transportation and onetime presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg, reminded Ronna McDaniel of the GOP's own anti-LGBTQ platform after McDaniel's Pride tweet.
Trump to GOP: Support Candidates Who 'Stand For Our Values'
Donald Trump on Saturday pushed Republicans to support candidates who are loyal to him in next year's midterm elections as the former president launched a new more active phase of his post presidency.
This Governor's Daughter Just Came Out As Bisexual
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's youngest daughter Michaela announced that she is bisexual in hopes to encourage others struggling with their sexuality.
2nd Woman Says NYC Mayoral Candidate Sexually Harassed Her
A second woman has come forward with sexual misconduct accusations against mayoral candidate and City Comptroller Scott Stringer, saying he groped her and made unwanted advances when she worked as a waitress in 1992 at a bar he ran.
CDC Says Florida Lawsuit Imperils Summer Cruises to Alaska
U.S. officials say Florida's lawsuit against the federal government over conditions for cruise lines to resume sailing could threaten plans to restart cruising in Alaska.