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Congressional delegation’s visit unrelated to MCC compact’s entry into force, officials say.

- - - Clarification: This article has been revised to clarify that the defense bill that Rep. John Rutherford supported would prohibit the military's federal health-care plan from covering gender-affirming care among trans people in the military, but would not ban the treatments themselves.Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Post. - - - WASHINGTON - "All of these headlines, they've bothered me greatly," Ilea...

The Oregon congresswoman and vice chair of the House Equality Caucus details how she's protecting these vulnerable groups.

WASHINGTON - "All of these headlines, they've bothered me greatly," Ileana Ros-Lehtinen says. She is 71, short, with a big voice. A former congresswoman, a Republican.Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Post. "They, they, they affect me emotionally. And I don't think ..." She is looking out at the street in front of Le Bon Café, on Capitol Hill, where a compact SUV is trying to complete a feat...

House Republicans are continuing their party’s culture war against the LGBTQ+ community.

In recent weeks, Congress’ consideration of what have long been routine bills — reauthorization of federal agencies and promotions included — has grown notably contentious.

They were just five of 31 Patriot Front members who squeezed into a U-Haul truck with riot gear, a smoke grenade, and an attack plan.

The Supreme Court's ruling on a Colorado anti-discrimination law is likely to spawn more challenges to state laws, experts said.

Using the must-pass National Defense Authorization Act, two LGBTQ+ members of Congress have joined forces to hold up funds to the African country.

ERIE, June 21 - Following the removal of a Pride-themed book display at the county library, the Pennsylvania House LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus co-chairs state Reps. Jessica Benham, D-Allegheny, and Malcolm Kenyatta, D-Phila., issued the following statement: The Erie County Public Librarys decision to dismantle a book display celebrating Pride feeds the false and hateful notion that LGBTQ+ individuals pose a threat to children. LGBTQ+ individuals should never have to hide who they truly...