Long-time SC senator died suddenly on Saturday
Massachusetts Democrat sent letter to Marco Rubio on Tuesday
Justices heard oral arguments in two cases in January
Thousands of transgender servicemembers await pivotal decision
Majority fear physical attack, discouraging them from running
Blade spoke with House speaker emerita before her 2027 retirement
Gay former congressman starts home hospice care while completing new book
Republican Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed anti-DEI bill
Ky. governor honored with Allyship Award
Two men are acting attorney general, DHS secretary
