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North Carolina man charged with cyberstalking city's first gay council member and other men

Out Raleigh City Council member Jonathan Lambert-Melton said he had received death threats from the suspect.

George Santos Aide Accused of Impersonating McCarthy Staffer Now Charged

Samuel Miele has been accused of impersonating the chief of staff to Republican House leader Kevin McCarthy to raise campaign funds for George Santos.

Who Is Joseph Ziegler, the Gay IRS Whistleblower in Hunter Biden Probe?

Initially, there were accusations that Ziegler, as a gay Democrat, was biased toward Biden, but now some Republicans say his identity shows he's fair and reliable in saying the IRS was hampered in the investigation.

U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch: 'We Stand with You'

While not dismissing or confirming reports the Orlando gunman had engaged in same-sex relationships, the A.G. declared "this was clearly an act of terror and an act of hate."

Donald Trump stuns Washington by nominating Matt Gaetz as U.S. attorney general

The far-right Florida congressman has been the subject of several federal investigations.

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U.S. A.G.: Ending Trans Discrimination About 'Fairness'

The U.S. Attorney General called the issue a matter of "funadmental fairness."

California Hires Eric Holder for Fight Against Trump

The former U.S. attorney general will help the state resist the incoming president's regressive policies.

WATCH: Zero Hate Crimes in Kansas? Really?

The U.S. attorney in Kansas was surprised that no hate crimes were reported in Topeka and Kansas City. 

Cory Booker: No Faith in Jeff Sessions as U.S. Top Cop

The New Jersey senator offered a scathing critique of his colleague, who is nominated for U.S. attorney general.

Maryland Man Sentenced to Decades in Prison Over Rapes Targeting Men

"He is an unrepentant serial, violent, invasion-of-home rapist," the assistant U.S. attorney said during the sentencing hearing.

Feds Sue Texas RV Park for Transgender Discrimination

U.S. attorney general Eric Holder filed a complaint against In Toone Services, accusing the park of evicting a woman on the basis of her gender identity.

New A.G. Matt Whitaker's Cozy Past With Homophobes

The acting U.S. attorney general (since Jeff Sessions's) departure, once prosecuted a gay politician in a flimsy case and worked for an antigay candidate.

Attorney General Calls For LGBT Equality

In a speech delivered to the Parliament of Sweden, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder said LGBT rights are among "the defining civil rights challenges of our time."

Feds to Cops: You Can Do Better -- Here's How

U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch is telling police departments: You can do better when it comes to crimes against women and LGBT people.

DOJ Makes Same-Sex Spousal Benefits Official

Attorney General Eric Holder today formalized the new policy, which will see the U.S. Department of Justice grant broad recognition to legally married same-sex couples.

Loretta Lynch to Harvey Milk High School Students: LGBTQ 'Working Group' Will Continue Through Trump Transition

Departing U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch assured the students that the Dept. of Justice will maintain a "working group" into the next administration that focuses on LGBTQ-related civil rights.

Married LGBT Couples Can Access Full Federal Benefits

Attorney General Loretta Lynch confirmed: No matter where what state they call home, same-sex couples can now enjoy the full faith, protection, and benefits of the U.S. government.

Protesters Interrupt First Day of Sessions Confirmation Hearing

Demonstrators -- at least two wearing imitation Ku Klux Klan robes -- repeatedly shouted at both Sen. Jeff Sessions and the senators holding his confirmation hearing for U.S. Attorney General.