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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.

Kevin McCarthy Racks Up Historic 11th Loss for House Speaker

The hard right keeps digging in against him.

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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.

Paul Ryan Elected House Speaker

The former vice-presidential candidate won the top spot in the House of Representatives with a comfortable 236 votes. 

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Requiem for the Anti-LGBTQ+ Career of Kevin McCarthy

McCarthy leaves Congress after racking up a long history of hostility to the LGBTQ+ community.

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.

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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Childish Congressional Republicans Deserve Detention

Punishment is needed for a week of bullying, brawling, immaturity, and nonsense.

Hakeem Jeffries Makes History as Leader of the Democrats in the House

Jeffries is the first Black lawmaker to lead a party in Congress.  

House Republicans Block Banning Confederate Flag from Veterans' Cemeteries

Rep. Jared Huffman called the decision an affront to victims of gun violence everywhere.

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.

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.

Kevin McCarthy Drops Out of Speaker Race

A surprising announcement on Capitol Hill has led to a postponement of today's scheduled vote.

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.

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.

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.

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.