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Transgender Doctor Rachel Levine Confirmed By Senate as HHS Assistant Secretary

Dr. Rachel Levine became the first openly transgender federal official to be appointed by the Senate when the U.S. Senate confirmed Levine as the...

Transgender Doctor Rachel Levine Confirmed By Senate as HHS Assistant Secretary

Satanists Sue Arkansas, Want Pagan Idol Statue Erected Alongside Ten Commandments at Capitol

Members of the Satanic Temple have filed a suit against the state of Arkansas over a Ten Commandments monument that was erected on the state...

Satanists Sue Arkansas, Want Pagan Idol Statue Erected Alongside Ten Commandments at Capitol

SD Gov. Kristi Noem to Launch Multi-State Coalition Protecting Female Sports from Trans Athletes

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem announced the creation of a multi-state coalition designed to protect women's sports from having to include...

SD Gov. Kristi Noem to Launch Multi-State Coalition Protecting Female Sports from Trans Athletes

California Bill Could Ban Christians Who Oppose Abortion, Same-Sex Marriage from Serving as Police

A new bill proposed in California is raising red flags for conservative Christians who believe the bill could stop them from being law enforcement...

California Bill Could Ban Christians Who Oppose Abortion, Same-Sex Marriage from Serving as Police

Israelis to Vote for Prime Minister for the Fourth Time in Two Years

Israelis are headed to the polls on Tuesday to vote, for the fourth time in two years, for the country's Prime Minister.

Israelis to Vote for Prime Minister for the Fourth Time in Two Years

Dr. Julia Letlow Elected to Congress, Will Succeed Her Late Husband

Dr. Julia Letlow has made history by becoming the first woman in the state of Louisiana to be elected as a state representative. Letlow will...

Dr. Julia Letlow Elected to Congress, Will Succeed Her Late Husband

I Signed Abortion Ban as a 'Direct Challenge to Roe vs. Wade', Arkansas Gov. Tells CNN

Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson said in a statement that he signed the state's new abortion ban as "a direct challenge to Roe v. Wade."

I Signed Abortion Ban as a 'Direct Challenge to Roe vs. Wade', Arkansas Gov. Tells CNN

U.S., Chinese Officials Have Tense First Meeting under Biden Administration

According to new reports, U.S.-Chinese relations are off to a rocky start under the Biden administration.

U.S., Chinese Officials Have Tense First Meeting under Biden Administration

Alabama House Advances Bill Banning Transgender Athletes from Participating in Girls' Sports

The Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill on Thursday that will prevent transgender athletes from playing on female sports teams in public...

Alabama House Advances Bill Banning Transgender Athletes from Participating in Girls' Sports

Senate Confirms Xavier Becerra as HHS Secretary

The U.S. Senate confirmed Xavier Becerra as the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday.

Senate Confirms Xavier Becerra as HHS Secretary

South Carolina Democrat Introduces Bill Preventing Minors from Receiving Gender Reassignment Surgery

House Democratic Cezar McKnight, introduced a bill recently that would ban minors from undergoing gender reassignment surgery.

South Carolina Democrat Introduces Bill Preventing Minors from Receiving Gender Reassignment Surgery

Russian Leaders Call on Biden to Apologize for Calling Putin a 'Killer'

Russian officials are calling on President Biden to apologize after he called Russian President Vladimir Putin a “killer”.

Russian Leaders Call on Biden to Apologize for Calling Putin a 'Killer'

Opponents of the Equality Act Are like the KKK, Senator Says: They Used 'Religion as Their Weapon'

On Wednesday, Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) compared opponents of the Equality Act to members of the Ku Klux Klan, saying “we have to have limits” on...

Opponents of the Equality Act Are like the KKK, Senator Says: They Used 'Religion as Their Weapon'

Equality Act Would Close or Punish ‘Thousands’ of Religious Organizations, Senators Told

Senators were told during a Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday that thousands of faith-based organizations would be closed or punished by the...

Equality Act Would Close or Punish ‘Thousands’ of Religious Organizations, Senators Told

57 Black Christian Leaders Send Open Letter to Senate Committee Warning against the Equality Act

Fifty-seven U.S. pastors of color have signed an open letter to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary opposing the Equality Act.

57 Black Christian Leaders Send Open Letter to Senate Committee Warning against the Equality Act