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Who won the VP debate? Here's what news outlets are saying

JD Vance is getting praise for his tone, but observers are also noting his lies.

Pete Buttigieg plays ‘weird’ JD Vance to help Tim Walz prepare for VP debate

The gay politician, who is considered one of the Democratic Party’s best communicators, is playing Donald Trump’s far-right running mate.

Karine Jean-Pierre spars with reporters over White House visits from Parkinson's doctor

The press secretary refused to discuss the visits, even though the fact that the doctor had been to the White House was already made public.

Chasten Buttigieg Slams Republicans in Emotional Reaction to Question About Book Bans

While he was speaking with CBS News correspondent David Begnaud at the National Book Festival, Buttigieg reflected on the political motivation behind Republican book bans.

WATCH: Obama Call for Boy Scouts to End Gay Ban

In an interview with CBS Evening News, the president calls for the Boy Scouts to end their ban on out troop leaders and scouts.

WATCH: Meet the Navy Veteran Kicked Out for Being Trans

Landon Wilson, the transgender former Navy cryptologist who was discharged for being trans, took his story to CBS News.

WATCH: CBS Profiles Trans Youth, as Poll Shows Objections to Trans Accommodations

A new CBS poll finds that a large number of cisgender Americans are uncomfortable with trans people using restrooms that correspond with their gender identity.

TV Networks Refuse to Air Trump's Accusatory Ad About 'Fake News'

The new pro-Trump ad rejected by CNN, ABC, CBS and NBC includes a "fake news" banner overlaid on the faces of well-known news anchors, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Trump Supporter: Making America Great Again Means Reversing LGBT Gains

A Nevada voter named Barbara told CBS News she supports Donald Trump for president because she's against "the homosexuals."

Arkansas Supreme Court Strikes Down Fayetteville's LGBT Protections

The court on Thursday struck down the Arkansas city's ordinance banning discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity, according to CBS News.

New Star Trek TV Series Features Gay Character

The producer of the new series on CBS revealed details about the next series in the Star Trek franchise, including an out crew member and a lead character who is a woman -- but not a captain. 

Here’s How CBS Can Atone for Its Fearmongering HIV Tweet

Activists from ACT UP NYC, Housing Works, and Gay Men's Health Crisis pen a letter responding to recent reporting from CBS New York that perpetuates myths about HIV and AIDS.

Hate-crime victim to file $50-million lawsuit against CBS

Former CBS News producer Dick Jefferson, who was the victim of a gay-bashing attack in St. Martin last year, was set to file a $50 million sexual orientation discrimination lawsuit against his former employer Monday.

Attacked in St. Martin

Gay CBS Evening News producer Dick Jefferson talks with The Advocate about being gay-bashed on the Caribbean island of St. Martin and how he is going back to tell authorities how he feels about it

The Gay Alcoholic In Charge of US Drug Policy

The new director of the nation's drug control policy tells 60 Minutes we could learn a lot about destigmatizing addiction from the LGBT movement.

Liberty Counsel Admits It's Behind Those 'Bathroom Bills'

The leader of the anti-LGBT legal nonprofit says he "certainly" wants "to push back" on the Supreme Court's marriage equality ruling. 

Meet Norah O’Donnell and Margaret Brennan, the moderators of the VP debate

The vice presidential debate is set to be the only one moderated by two women.