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Trump says he’d consider banning LGBTQ+ Pride flags in alarming Oval Office exchange

The president was responding to a question by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's boyfriend, Brian Glenn, who said many people were “threatened” by the inclusive banner.

As White House Reporter, Twinks4Trump Creator Attacks Media From Within

In his first article as a White House correspondent, Lucian Wintrich criticized the other members of the press pool for focusing on Michael Flynn's resignation.

White House Correspondents' Association president Eugene Daniels blasts decision to block AP journalists

Eugene Daniels called the White House's actions “outrageous and a deeply disappointing escalation of an already unacceptable situation.”

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The White House press corps just caved to Trump, and that should terrify you

Opinion: By firing Amber Ruffin, the White House Correspondents' Association surrendered to Trump and failed in its duty to hold power accountable, writes John Casey.


Luminaries, Leaders Chart Path to Global LGBT Equality

LGBT activists, Obama administration officials, international diplomats gathered for White House Global Forum on LGBT Human Rights Tuesday.

Kamala Harris Becomes First Sitting V.P. to March in Pride Event

"We celebrate all the accomplishments" of the LGBTQ+ community but have much more to do, Harris told the crowd at the Capital Pride Walk in D.C.

Biden says he's ‘really proud’ of supporting the LGBTQ+ community in late-night South Lawn remarks

‘I’m really proud of my position,’ the president told reporters.

Maine Gov. Janet Mills confronts Donald Trump to his face over anti-trans sports order at White House

“See you in court,” she told the president when he declared his administration’s policies to be “the federal law.”

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Obama to Russian Rights Activists: Work Is 'Critically Important'

President Obama met with representatives of LGBT and other human rights groups in Russia today, as protests of the nation's antigay laws continued.

38 years in the media industry, and I never thought the U.S. media would crumble like this

Opinion: The autocratic assault on the media Is personal for me and for democracy as Trump seeks to extort, choke, twist, and erase it, writes John Casey.

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.

MSNBC fires back at disinformation — and makes history — with fearless new show

Three accomplished journalists, including two out gay Black men, welcome audiences to The Weekend. Just don’t expect them to play it safe.

Right-wing firebrand Charlie Kirk dead after shooting at university in Utah

The 31-year-old was shot during a speaking engagement.

New York Post targets trans people with ‘harmful’ reporting on Charlie Kirk murder, critics say

The right-wing outlet has tried to tie the killing of the political commentator to the transgender community.

Kamala Harris rides wave of Democratic energy at kickoff event in Wisconsin

“Let’s also make no mistake: this campaign is not just about us versus Donald Trump. This campaign is about who we fight for,” Harris said.

Kamala Harris Emphasizes Diversity, Confronting Global Challenges at Historic West Point Graduation

The vice president was the first woman to give the school’s commencement address.

A queer filmmaker led Kamala Harris’s video team at the White House. Azza Cohen shares what that was like

This queer woman kept her eye and camera trained on the most powerful woman in the world for history.

White House Correspondents' Dinner scraps Amber Ruffin's comedy routine, bowing to Trump administration

The news comes after a Trump official slammed the queer comedian's critiques of President Donald Trump and his administration on a podcast.

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Federal judge restores AP’s full access to White House events in victory for press freedom

U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden ordered the Trump administration to allow the Associated Press back into the press pool.

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89 Images of Vice President Kamala Harris Behind the Scenes from The Advocate’s Exclusive

Check out our recent coverage of Vice President Kamala Harris.