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Plane crashes, near misses, smoked cabins as Trump rages about the delay with his gilded new Air Force One

While planes crash and near misses pile up, and the system crumbles under its own weight, Trump is focused on one making sure he has the best seat in the sky, writes John Casey.

FAA Ends Unnecessary Tests for Trans Pilots

The Federal Aviation Administration has done away with medical certification procedures that singled out trans pilots.

U.S. Rep. Becca Balint says Trump’s ‘disgusting’ plane crash press conference proves ‘he is not well’

”I have to say something,” the Vermont congresswoman said about calling attention to the president’s bizarre behavior.

Pete Buttigieg blasts ‘despicable’ Donald Trump for blaming D.C. plane crash on DEI

He was responding to the president’s claim that the former transportation secretary was a “disaster.”

WATCH: 92-Year-Old Trans WWII Vet Fights Discrimination

A 92-year-old transgender WWII veteran claims discrimination after being refused Social Security survivor benefits following her husband's death.

Pete Buttigieg commits federal resources to Baltimore bridge collapse recovery

From the scene of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, the transportation secretary promised that the Biden-Harris administration would be there to help the area recover.

Democrat Robert Garcia condemns ‘madman’ Donald Trump’s ‘monstrous’ response to D.C. plane crash

Instead of consoling a grieving nation, the president has tried to score political points by falsely blaming diversity efforts for the tragedy.

DOJ: Antigay Discrimination May Already Be Illegal

Activists applauded the filing, which appears to indicate the Justice Department already considers antigay discrimination to be illegal under existing federal law.

Former FAA Employee Sues, Alleging Antigay Discrimination

The man whose case led to a landmark EEOC ruling is pursuing his claim in federal court.

13 Democratic state attorneys general condemn Trump's lies about DEIA

"Contrary to President Trump’s assertions, the policies he seeks to end do not diminish the importance of individual merit, nor do they mean that employers are lowering their standards," their joint statement says.

How a Federal Government Shutdown Will and Won't Affect You

As House Republicans continue to dither and blockade, here's what to expect.

Why Are Transgender Pilots Given Extra FAA Scrutiny?

A pilot from California says she was forced to undergo an extra psychological evaluation because she is transgender. 

WATCH: Will the Next President Undo LGBT Equality?

The Obama administration has significantly improved life for LGBT Americans -- but the next president could undo a lot of it.

Marjorie Taylor Greene and House Republicans Are Trying to Cut Pete Buttigieg's Salary to $1 a Year

The noted homophobe Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is critical of Pete Buttigieg's use of government aircraft, saying he's flying to receive awards "for the way people have sex."

Trump’s new White House Press Secretary targets transgender people in first briefing

Karoline Leavitt said that “sanity has been restored” because it only recognizes a gender binary.

Pete Buttigieg confronts Elon Musk’s falsehoods about government’s Hurricane Helene relief: ‘Give me a call’

The tech billionaire acknowledged speaking with the transportation secretary.

Texas Woman Spouts Homophobic Vitriol on Plane

The woman went into her rant while being escorted off the plane for refusing to mask up.

Beloved Virginia gay couple dies in plane crash heading home from New York

Friends in the communities of King George and Fredericksburg were stunned over the loss.

Pete Buttigieg Hosts Live Q&A, Talks Fatherhood and Work

The secretary of Transportation responded to questions from his followers.