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Police close Senate hearing room gay sex case after probe, finding no evidence of a crime

The congressional staffer who allegedly taped himself having sex in the room may have violated policy but committed no crime, according to Capitol Police.

Charlie Kirk says January 6 insurrectionists should have had gay sex instead of rushing the Capitol

A woman died during the January 6 insurrection and countless others were seriously injured, including Capitol police trying to protect lawmakers.

WATCH Attorney General Says LGBT Lawyers Have Common Cause With Obama Administration

Attorney General Eric Holder, addressing the LGBT Bar Association, said attendees have a solemn responsibility to keep up the fight for equality.

View from the Hill: Legislatively Speaking

LGBT legislation is finally on the move, with new developments on DOMA and DADT repeal, immigration reform, and more. Now the race is on to capitalize before the 2010 election.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Calls Trans Parents Child Abusers

Greene, outraged by a clip of a trans woman attempting to breastfeed, says the woman and her husband should lose custody of their child.

Priest who says he fondled Foley will be investigated by his diocese

The diocese of Gozo said it was opening an investigation after a Roman Catholic priest on the Maltese island said he fondled Mark Foley and was naked in saunas with the former U.S. congressman when he was a boy in Florida.

A Second Gay Congressional Staffer Was Filmed Having Sex in a Capitol Building

Move over, Lover's Lane — it seems the new hot hookup spot is ... Capitol Hill.

Lindsey Graham and other Republicans spew transphobic language while questioning judicial nominee

Graham and Ted Cruz went after a nominee who once served in Congress as a Democrat and supported the pro-LGBTQ+ rights Equality Act.

HRC President: Showbiz Should Abandon Georgia

Film and TV companies, which have shot many productions in the state, should pull out their business if the governor doesn't veto the "license to discriminate" bill, says Chad Griffin.

There's an Epic War Happening. It's Not Between Trump and Mueller

A battle between authoritarianism and the rule of law is being waged, writes former FBI agent Susan SurfTone.

Trump's Choice to Head NASA Is From Planet Homophobia

U.S. Rep. Jim Bridenstine -- the man Trump wants to head the space agency -- is a relic of the past.  

Alaska Student: GOP Rep's Apology 'Doesn't Mean Crap'

A written statement doesn't atone for Alaska Congressman Don Young's inappropriate, insensitive remarks at a Wasilla High School speech earlier this week, says the student who was targeted.

14 notorious Republican sex scandals

A recent scandal involving a Democratic Senate aide has right-wingers pointing fingers, but there are plenty of conservatives with salacious histories.

Woman Convicted for Laughing During Sessions's Hearing Continues to Resist

Desiree Fairooz was forcibly removed and arrested after laughing during Jeff Sessions's Senate confirmation hearing. 

Women Lawmakers Tell of Sexual Harassment in Congress

The suggestive remarks and propositions are all about power, the women point out.

Bowen Yang Jokes About Playing the 'Congressional Twink' on 'Saturday Night Live'

Bowen Yang says he has no idea how to cover the recent gay Senate sex tape leak on SNL, but he's sure that the role will be his if they write it.

Pete Buttigieg Explains the Difference Between Climate Change and Seasons to Republican Lawmaker

Transportation secretary baffled by lawmaker’s insistence that seasons and climate change are the same.

House Democrats Discuss Trans Rights at Emergency Roundtable

The panel discussed the Republican onslaught of attacks against the transgender community.

U.S. Senate committee passes same-sex marriage ban

A Senate panel on Thursday advanced a measure that would amend the U.S. Constitution to ban same-sex marriage as committee chairman Arlen Specter shouted "Good riddance!" to Democrat Russ Feingold (pictured), who stormed out of the tense session.