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John Fetterman on House Republican 'Dopes,' Pride Flags, and Mental Health

In a wide-ranging conversation, the Pennsylvania senator talks Pride flags, House Republican "dopes," the importance of mental health, Mitch McConnell, and his devotion to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Kyrsten Sinema Touts Friendship With McConnell as Popularity Dips

Sinema, the bi senator who's disappointed many of her fellow Democrats, gave a speech promoting her supposed bipartisanship at the McConnell Center Monday. 

GOP Lawmaker Calls Teenage Senate Pages 'Little Sh*ts'

He screamed “f**k” and “sh*t” continually as he went on a tirade against the 16 and 17-year-old kids.

Sinema Refuses to Change Filibuster to Pass Voting Rights Legislation

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's refusal to support changing the Senate rule has most likely doomed the legislation that Democrats had wished to pass.

LGBTQ+, Other Civil Rights Groups Enraged by Trump Acquittal

Only seven Republican senators joined Democrats and independents in voting to convict, so the vote fell short of the required two-thirds majority.

Mitch McConnell Suffers Concussion After Fall, Remains Hospitalized

The Republican Senate minority leader is 81 years old.

Kentucky's Largest City Embraces LGBTQ-Owned Businesses

Louisville will now ensure LGBTQ business owners are considered for city contracts.

Ten GOP Senators Sign Brief Supporting DOMA

The 10, who claim no bigotry toward gays, represent less than a quarter of the Republicans in the U.S. Senate.

Eight times Kyrsten Sinema let down the LGBTQ+ community — and others

Sinema, the first out bisexual in the U.S. House and then the Senate, came into office as a liberal but moved to the right.

40+ senators oppose anti-LGBTQ+, anti-abortion provisions in spending bills

Led by Jeff Merkley, Tammy Baldwin, and Cory Booker, they have sent a letter to Appropriations Committee leaders.

Mitch McConnell Suffers Frightening Episode During Press Conference

The Republican leader suddenly stopped talking and stared off into the distance during his weekly press conference.

Mitch McConnell Freezes Again Live on Camera

The Senate Republican leader had a similar episode a month ago.

DADT Held Hostage

UPDATE: Senate to Consider ENDA Next Week

With cautious support from Republicans, ENDA seems to have gained a majority of support in the Senate, and is expected to come before the chamber next week.

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