NYT Repeal the Defense of Marriage Act

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 NYT: Repeal the Defense of Marriage Act 
 
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The disgraced congressman, whose prison sentence Trump commuted, wants to replace Katie Zacharia after questions about her legal credentials helped define her brief tenure.

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A $17.6 million transfer, an alleged offer of presidential access, and conflicting accounts have drawn scrutiny from the White House counsel.

The revealing moment is just one of the surprising moments in the new documentary, You Can See Everything.

One board member criticized her district’s policy as poorly constructed. Another district’s superintendent declined to clarify how its rules would affect trans boys.

Families sought safety in Virginia. Now, three major hospitals have closed their youth gender-affirming care programs with no public timetable for reopening.

“I love you too, sir. In a totally platonic way, to be clear. I’m the vice president, not James Talarico.”

The president fixated on Husted’s physique — and his jawline — during a meandering campaign rally appearance.