Gay R.I. congressman traveled to South Texas on Sunday
N.Y. senator clashed with Mattis in committee on anti-trans policy
Asserts an unnoticed clause in Senate measure targets city
Senate vote fails as result of impasse on DREAMers
Omission would contravene EOs from Clinton, Obama eras
Directive would set up associations that could leave out pre-existing conditions
Brownback nominated as U.S. ambassador for int'l religious freedom
Trump admin pledges to restore missing protections in future update
PRIDE Act to Combat Violence authorizes $25 million for CDC
Education sec'y also won't denounce racial discrimination
