Scalise has built over the course of his tenure in Congress since 2008 among the most anti-LGBT reputations of any lawmaker
The president and first lady will speak at the group's National Dinner on Saturday
The Navy & Marine Corps Medal is the highest noncombat award for heroism & typically is awarded to those who put their own life in jeopardy
Raichik has led an online harassment campaign against Out queer Tyler Cherry, deputy comms director for the U.S. Department of the Interior
As chair of the Judiciary Committee, Jordan has organized hearings to oppose gender affirming healthcare & other anti-trans policies
Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.), a close McCarthy ally, will serve as Speaker pro tem, or as temporary acting Speaker
Consistent with her work in progressive politics, Butler was previously a labor leader with Service Employees International Union, SEIU
Newsom's office confirmed that he has picked Butler, an Out Black lesbian Democratic strategist who rose to prominence in the labor movement
Conservative members of GOP caucus warned they would replace the Speaker if he cooperated with Democrats on a deal to avoid a shutdown
Group met with policy makers, health officials, NGOs
