Advocating For Equality Across The Spectrum Of Sexuality And Identity
Human Rights Campaign president Chad Griffin talks about the future of the fight for LGBTQ rights.
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Trump Tests Midterm Message On Immigration, MS-13 'Animals' During Tenn. Rally
The president was campaigning for GOP Rep. Marsha Blackburn, who finds herself in a close Senate race with former Democratic Gov. Phil Bredesen pivotal to Senate control.
After Muqtada Al-Sadr's Surprise Win, Iraq's Political Leaders Try To Form Government
Two weeks after parliamentary elections delivered a surprise win for allies of Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, Iraq's divided political leaders are scrambling to put together a coalition government.
Federal Election Commission Can't Decide If Russian Interference Violated Law
The FEC has been wrestling with questions about foreign donors and possible election interference since 2011. It's not making any progress.
Mitch McConnell On Filling The Federal Bench: 'This Is My Top Priority'
The Senate majority leader says he is focusing the chamber's agenda for the rest of 2018 on confirming conservatives to lifetime judicial appointments.
Trump Is Sticking To His Playbook To Win The Midterms
His approval numbers, the economy — even the Russia probe — could all help Trump boost the GOP. But some in the White House worry Republicans in Congress don't understand the headwinds 2018 brings.
Primary Takeaways: Voters Send Parties Further Apart
Republicans and Democrats are heading in totally different directions, highlighted by Georgia's primaries for governor. And the progressive vs. establishment fight fizzled on the Democratic side.
With Word And Deed, Trump Rallies Abortion Rights Opponents In Midterms
President Trump addressed an anti-abortion rights group on the same day his administration unveiled a proposal to block groups like Planned Parenthood from receiving Title X funds.
What The Primaries In Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky And Texas Mean For Democrats
Democrats will be tested Tuesday night, with primaries in four states. Some activists are concerned the party could nominate candidates who are too liberal just as President Trump's popularity is rising in the polls.
Democrats Hope To Compete In Deep Red Parts Of Texas This Year
Democrats are on offense in this year's congressional campaign. The party is putting up candidates in districts where Democrats haven't even bothered to challenge Republicans in recent years.