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Nancy Mace gets prominent foster care activist arrested on assault charges that eyewitnesses dispute

James McIntyre merely shook her hand at an event and asked her to consider trans kids before she got him arrested, witnesses said.

Gay Senate Staffer Allegedly in Hearing Room Sex Video Fired

Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin's office says the man no longer works in the U.S. Senate after video allegedly showing him having sex in a hearing room went viral.

Besides Trans Hate and Drag Shows, This is the GOP's Big Priority

Could this House majority be any more useless?

Heroic Capitol Police Officer — and Her Wife — Get Presidential Visit

Crystal Griner, a former college basketball star who is married to a woman, is being lauded for stopping the attack on a congressional baseball practice Wednesday.

Former Proud Boys leader, Oath Keepers founder out of jail despite roles in January 6 riot

Enrique Tarrio and Stewart Rhodes had received long sentences for their roles in the 2021 insurrection, but Donald Trump has pardoned, commuted sentences, or dismissed charges for those involved.

Nancy Mace calls trans people a slur after sit-ins in Capitol bathrooms

The congresswoman appeared to be taken by surprise by the protest and was seen wandering the halls of the Senate, a different building than the protestors, holding a bullhorn.

Heroic Lesbian Police Officer Gets Medal of Valor — From Trump

The president, who's more often undermining LGBT people, today honored one who helped save lives when a gunman attacked a congressional baseball practice.

U.S. Capitol Police Investigating Video of 2 Men Having Sex in Senate Hearing Room

Authorities are investigating reports of a senate staffer filming himself having sex in an historic Senate hearing room on Capitol grounds.

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Transgender Insurrectionist Found Guilty, Faces 50+ Years in Prison

Jessica Watkins and other Oath Keepers were convicted Tuesday of multiple felonies for their involvement in the January 6 attack on the Capitol building.

Kamala Harris rallies Democrats in stirring DNC acceptance speech, laying out her plan for America

“America, the path that led me here in recent weeks was no doubt, unexpected, but I’m no stranger to unlikely journeys,” Harris said.

Simone Biles and the Fighting Going on in All Our Heads

The disturbing testimony of the Capitol Police, rising fear of COVID, and the gymnast's mental health struggles prove this summer is nearly as fraught as the last.

Florida gay adult film star and Proud Boy sentenced over January 6 insurrection

Steven Miles, also known as Sergeant Miles, punched a police officer and entered the Capitol through a broken window, the Department of Justice said.

Republican Rep. Paul Gosar Calls for Death to 'Sodomy-Promoting Traitor' Gen. Mark Milley

The far-right Republican from Arizona went on an unhinged rant against the retiring Joint Chiefs chairman.

Seattle's Lesbian Mayor Jenny Durkan to Trump: Go Back to Your Bunker

The mayor clapped back at Donald Trump for his call for her to "take back" her city from protesters.

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.

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.

Anti-Trans Betsy DeVos Resigns Amid Fallout From Trump's Capitol Mob

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos has been no friend to transgender students or other marginalized groups.

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Man Who Threatened to Kill Rep. Eric Swalwell Pleads Guilty

As Democrats reel about the attack on the speaker of the House's husband, one congressman and his staff can rest a little easier because the man who threatened them is being held accountable.

Attacker Injures Two at Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly's Virginia Office

Two staff members were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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Chelsea Manning and Raquel Willis among 15 arrested at U.S. Capitol during bathroom sit-in

About 15 activists were arrested in the U.S. Capitol today while protesting Republicans' transgender bathroom ban with a sit-in.

Lawmakers Slam Trump, Blame Him for Capitol ‘Coup’ Attempt

Elected officials from both parties have denounced his actions. 

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