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What Laura Loomer's meeting with Donald Trump means for America, according to out national security expert

Luke Schleusener, CEO of Out in National Security, spoke to The Advocate about what U.S. allies and adversaries may take from the MAGA influencer's Oval Office visit and the firings that came after.

No One Knows Who Will Be President in 2018. That's Frightening

Trump's presidency is imperiled. Pence's credibility is in tatters. Ryan's loyalty is to tax cuts. America has become completely rudderless.

Landlords of the Oval Office

We, the People, own the symbols of our national government; the party in power does not. It's possible to have enormous pride in our country and history and still be ashamed of some of the current tenants in our landmark buildings.

Trump and El Salvador's president attack transgender people during White House meeting

The leaders attacked trans women in sports while ignoring court orders to return a wrongly deported Maryland man.

Activist Nadine Smith Is Right on Time for The Advocate's Hall of Fame

The indelible activist helped create the blueprint of modern queer life.

Trump's Lawyers Present a Laughable Defense

Trump's attorneys try to belittle and downplay a crucial summit. Anyone who took a civics class knows better. 

Donald Trump delivers presidential address filled with anti-LGBTQ+ lies and transphobic rhetoric

The address to a joint session of Congress was marked by bluster, exaggeration, and outright lies.

Americans should be 'ashamed' at how Trump treats Zelenskyy and our allies, says Ambassador Rufus Gifford

"It's shameful and embarrassing as an American," Rufus Gifford said of Trump's treatment of Zelenskyy.

Person of the Year: The Finalists

Those who changed us irrevocably.

The Art of the Steal: Trump Illegitimacy Is Glaring

Everyone wants our so-called president out of office because he's a huge failure. But he never was really elected in the first place, writes out former FBI agent Susan Surftone.

Mark Zuckerberg, Peter Thiel Dined With Donald Trump at White House

Thiel, Trump's top Silicon Valley supporter, sits on Facebook's board.

Mike Pence, Standing Next to Patients, Defies Mayo Clinic Mask Policy

The clinic, which Pence visited today, requires all staff, patients, and visitors to wear face coverings, but the vice president was an unmasked man.

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NYT: Trump Said Haitians 'All Have AIDS,' Nigerians Live in 'Huts'

The racist comments were denied by the White House.

Donald Trump Says He’s a Target of Criminal Probe for 2020 Election Aftermath

A target letter from federal prosecutors to Trump makes clear that prosecutors are focused on the former president’s actions in the investigation into overturning the 2020 election.

Reading the Far Right: How Much Longer Can It Defend Trump?

Some are starting to admit his conduct is questionable. Also: Alex Jones makes an apology, and Scott Lively seeks an anti-LGBT alliance with Muslims.

White House Correspondents' Association president Eugene Daniels blasts decision to block AP journalists

Eugene Daniels called the White House's actions “outrageous and a deeply disappointing escalation of an already unacceptable situation.”

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Why Trump's vile Oval Office behavior reflects a country becoming increasingly enraged — including me

Opinion: Trump was right about one thing. He’d unite us. Now we’re all angry and mean, argues John Casey.

Opinion: Donald Trump and Elon Musk are just childish bullies

Elon Musk’s son X was not the only child behind the vaunted Resolute Desk, writes John Casey.