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Democrats urge gay Treasury Secretary Bessent not to scrap protections for LGBTQ+ federal workers

“It’s deeply troubling to see someone who has benefited from civil rights protections turn around and try to strip them from others,” Rep. Ritchie Torres said.

Trump nominates investment manager Scott Bessent, a gay man, as Treasury secretary

Bessent, if confirmed, would be the first out member of the LGBTQ+ community to lead the department. His nomination still doesn't mean Trump is an ally, however.

DOGE staffer resigns over uncovered racist posts

Marko Elez wrote that he was ‘racist before it was cool.’ #FAFO

IRS: No Matter Which State, Same-Sex Marriages Recognized

As the U.S. government implements the Supreme Court ruling on DOMA, legally wed same-sex couples will be able to file their federal taxes as such.

Mueller Team Closes in on Manafort Taxes

The former campaign manager for President Trump hid millions of dollars offshore, according to prosecutors.

Mo. Will Let Gay Couples File Joint State Taxes

The Show-Me State's governor has issued an executive order to the effect, drawing criticism from conservative lawmakers.

Here's What Trump's 'Religious Liberty' Actions Have Wrought

The moves Trump touted in his State of the Union address embrace liberty for the religious right only.

U.S. Sanctions Chechen Leader Over Antigay Persecution

Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov has overseen "an administration involved in disappearances and extrajudicial killings," Treasury Department officials said.

Did Antigay U.S. Hate Group Violate Sanctions Against Russia?

The Human Rights Campaign has asked the federal government to investigate the World Congress of Families to see if the antigay group violated U.S. sanctions in its work with Russian lawmakers.

Maxine Waters Destroys Steve Mnuchin, Again

The California congresswoman again calls out the Treasury secretary on his pathetic excuses. 

Big Payday for Same-Sex Married Couples

A new report indicates it pays to be gay -- or bi -- and hitched to a member of the same sex.

Gay Ambassador to Australia Marries in D.C.

John Berry, U.S. ambassador to Australia, married his partner of 17 years, Curtis Yee, on Saturday.

VP Harris to LGBTQ+ Leaders: Equality Discussions Must Be Year-Round

Harris met with activists for Pride Month but stressed that such conversations must be ongoing, as there's still much work to be done.

Meet the First Trans White House LGBT Liaison

Advocates are cheering for Raffi Freedman-Gurspan, a Latina public policy expert who becomes the first out transgender person to serve as the White House's LGBT liaison.

STUDY: Married Gay Dads Make the Most Money

The Treasury Department has released what may be the most accurate survey yet of where married same-sex couples live and how much money they make.

Donald Trump's anti-LGBTQ+ cabinet: An in-depth look

Trump's 2.0 cabinet is a cast of characters from right-wing television and MAGA politics. Here are their LGBTQ+ rights records.

Scott Bessent, Trump’s gay treasury secretary nominee, to divest from vast $700 million portfolio

The billionaire would be the second out gay man confirmed to any president’s cabinet.

Trump Treasury Pick Ran Company Accused of Racial Bias in Lending

OneWest, where Treasury secretary nominee Steven Mnuchin was chairman, is the subject of a complaint alleging failure to make housing loans in minority neighborhoods.

Who is Scott Bessent? Here's the gay billionaire and treasury secretary backing Trump tariffs

Bessent's tenure has been defined by his compliance in dismantling government agencies and his unwillingness to recognize the impact of Trump's tariffs on Americans.

Twitter Cries Racism Over Delay of Harriet Tubman $20 Bill

She escaped from slavery and helped others do the same. Andrew Jackson, currently on the bill, owned slaves.

Obama Announces Two More Gay Ambassadorial Nominees

John Berry is the choice for ambassador to Australia, and Wally Brewster for the Dominican Republic.