College Athlete Pleads Guilty to Threatening to Kill Matt Gaetz Over LGBTQ+ Rights
The New Hampshire student-athlete admitted he left the threatening voicemail after a night of drinking and scrolling through TikTok.
October 13, 2023
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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.
July 17, 2023
Historic Failure: GOP Rep. Kevin McCarthy Loses 1st Speaker Vote
A vote for the next Speaker of the House hasn't failed the first round in a century.
January 3, 2023
George Santos Refunds More Than He Earns in Donations: Report
According to his federal elections filings, the gay New York congressman returned more donations than he received in the first quarter of 2023.
April 17, 2023
Kevin McCarthy Racks Up Historic 11th Loss for House Speaker
The hard right keeps digging in against him.
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January 5, 2023
Requiem for the Anti-LGBTQ+ Career of Kevin McCarthy
McCarthy leaves Congress after racking up a long history of hostility to the LGBTQ+ community.
December 14, 2023
Kevin McCarthy Drops Out of Speaker Race
A surprising announcement on Capitol Hill has led to a postponement of today's scheduled vote.
October 8, 2015
McCarthy's Speaker Bid in Peril as House Adjourns Without Electing One
The fight over the next speaker has thrown the new House GOP majority into chaos.
January 4, 2023
Kevin McCarthy Elected Speaker of the House on 15th Vote
Although McCarthy's a solidly conservative Republican, he'd been opposed by the far-right wing of his party.
January 7, 2023
House GOP Nominates Paul Ryan for Speaker
The Republicans will submit his nomination to the full House tomorrow, and approval is expected, but it's not a positive development for LGBT Americans.
October 28, 2015
Gay Rep. Robert Garcia Explains the Homophobes Who Ran to Be Speaker
Ahead of Tuesday’s internal vote to nominate a Republican Speaker candidate, Congressman Robert Garcia highlighted contenders’ stances, spotlighting lackluster LGBTQ+ rights records.
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October 24, 2023
Gay Rep. Mark Pocan on Anti-LGBTQ+ House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republican Leadership
Rep. Mark Pocan compares the GOP leadership transition to musical chairs, while questioning Speaker Mike Johnson's dedication to serving everyone.
November 6, 2023
Paul Ryan Elected House Speaker
The former vice-presidential candidate won the top spot in the House of Representatives with a comfortable 236 votes.
October 29, 2015
Jim Jordan, a Far-Right MAGA Republican, Wins Nomination for Speaker of House
The Trump-endorsed lawmaker has a history of voting against LGBTQ+ rights.
October 13, 2023
George Santos Missing Wedding Ring as He Arrives at Congress
The disgraced congressman-elect hasn't been seen with his husband since his lies were exposed last month.
January 3, 2023
Childish Congressional Republicans Deserve Detention
Punishment is needed for a week of bullying, brawling, immaturity, and nonsense.
November 16, 2023
WATCH: Which Republican Gets Rachel Maddow's Vote?
When the new Daily Show host put the out MSNBC anchor on the spot, she grudgingly admitted which Republican candidate she'd vote for if she had no other choice.
October 12, 2015
LGBTQ Officials Condemn Israel, Trump on Censoring Tlaib and Omar
U.S. Reps. Angie Craig, Sharice Davids, and Mark Pocan say the nation is wrong to keep colleagues Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar out.
August 16, 2019
Hakeem Jeffries Makes History as Leader of the Democrats in the House
Jeffries is the first Black lawmaker to lead a party in Congress.
January 8, 2023
How a Federal Government Shutdown Will and Won't Affect You
As House Republicans continue to dither and blockade, here's what to expect.
September 29, 2023
House Republicans Block Banning Confederate Flag from Veterans' Cemeteries
Rep. Jared Huffman called the decision an affront to victims of gun violence everywhere.
June 24, 2016