At least 410 LGBTQ candidates ran or are running for office in 2021, a 7% increase over the odd-numbered election year of 2019, says a new report.
Author: David Jackson, USA TODAY
‘Casual dishonesty:’ Donald Trump’s ex-spokeswoman, Stephanie Grisham, rips him in book
In a new book, “I’ll Take Your Questions Now,” Grisham says Trump and his aides forged a culture of lying and mendacity in the White House.
Selling in the suburbs: Republicans look to reclaim suburban voters turned off by Donald Trump
A Virginia governor’s race is a model for Republicans looking to win back suburban voters who flocked to Democrats during the Donald Trump presidency.
Virginia governor’s race: Terry McAuliffe, Glenn Youngkin argue about vaccination mandates
In their first debate, Virginia gubernatorial candidates clashed over vaccine mandates, abortion, economic policy, and the legacy of Donald Trump.
Many fear Taliban will again end Afghan human rights, support terrorism
What is the Taliban? Fundamentalists seek to impose their version of Islamic law, including an end to women’s rights.
A falling stock? Donald Trump-backed candidate loses U.S. House race to GOP’s Jake Ellzey.
Susan Wright, widow of Rep. Ron Wright, had the endorsement of former President Donald Trump in the special election. What does her loss mean?
Donald Trump sues CEOs Jack Dorsey of Twitter and Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook
Trump’s chances of success in court are slim at best, legal analysts said. Facebook and Twitter are private firms, allowed to moderate content.
Donald Trump returns to political stage amid GOP turmoil, social media bans, investigations
Trump addressed the North Carolina Republican Party amid investigations and questions about his political future.
No more ‘From The Desk of Donald J. Trump’: Former president shut down blog launched just a month ago
A spokesman for Donald Trump said the blog was designed to be temporary as the organization develops its own social media site.
Joe Biden has proven an elusive target for Republicans. With the Cheney fight over, their focus is back on the president
Republicans and their allies are renewing attacks on Biden, a strategy that so far has had little success.