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Rep. Ritchie Torres to Introduce Resolution Censuring Rep. George Santos

Censure doesn’t remove a member of Congress from office, but it stays on the member’s permanent record.

Pete Buttigieg Discusses Channeling 'Inner Mike Pence' for Debate Prep

The gay politician spoke with Rachel Maddow about portraying the Republican who can say statements "utterly false with a completely straight face."

Donald Trump's Many Criminal Charges, Explained

Here's a look at the 78 charges the ex-president is facing.

Liberty University Students Angry with Falwell's Endorsement of Trump

Liberty students are protetesting their president's support of Donald Trump.

FRC Shooting Blamed on 'Hate Group' Label

The Family Research Council's Tony Perkins said the "hate" classification had given a "license" to the shooter, an accusation that the Southern Poverty Law Center called "outrageous."

George Santos Audaciously Likens Himself to Black Civil Rights Icon Rosa Parks

The disgraced congressman and serial liar has made one of his most outrageous remarks yet.

GOP Candidate Claims Colorado Gov. Jared Polis Not Gay, Is Abuser

Danielle Neuschwanger, who hopes to win the Republican nomination to face Gov. Polis in 2022, has made a series of outlandish and false statements about him.

Vivek Ramaswamy: LGBTQ+ People Created 'Tyranny of the Minority'

Ramaswamy, who is seeking the Republican presidential nomination, made this and other questionable remarks to a pansexual activist who approached him at the Iowa State Fair.

Chicago Officially Sues Jussie Smollett Over 'False' Reports

A lawsuit has been filed by Cook County against actor Jussie Smollett for damages associated the investigation into his reported hate crime incident.

Franklin Graham: Many New Yorkers Share His Anti-LGBTQ Views

Graham, whose Samaritan's Purse group drew protests at a field hospital in the city, wrongly asserted a majority of New Yorkers oppose marriage equality.

Kesha Supporter Gaga Forced into Deposition in Dr. Luke's Defamation Suit

Kesha accused Dr. Luke of sexual assault. Now he's subpoenaed assault survivor Gaga in his suit against Kesha.

Florida's ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Author Pleads Guilty to Federal Fraud Charges

Former legislator Joe Harding could be sentence to up to 20 years in prison.

‘Don’t Say Gay’ Author Resigns From Florida House After Indictment

Rep. Joe Harding has been indicted on charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and making false statements.  

Trump's DOJ subpoenas doctors and medical clinics that care for transgender youth

The Justice Department said that its investigations center on allegations of health care fraud and false statements related to gender-affirming medical care.

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Gay Republican Rep. George Santos Pleads Not Guilty to 13 Criminal Charges

He surrendered to police Wednesday morning.

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Male Staffer Who Accused CPAC's Matt Schlapp of Groping Sues GOP Operative

The staffer known in court documents as "John Doe" says Caroline Wren defamed him by lying about him on Twitter.

Lawmaker Behind Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Law Indicted by Feds

Joe Harding is in a lot of trouble.

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Andrew Gillum, Bi Florida Politician, Indicted on Fraud Charges

Gillum, who ran for Florida governor in 2018 and came out as bisexual in 2020, is charged with fraudulently raising funds.