Rules Committee approved NDAA on Monday
Equality Caucus denounces anti-LGBTQ amendments
President says GOP 'focused on attacking me with lies'
New version omits restriction on gender affirming care, book and drag bans
Vote was 216-212
Groups call for removal of provisions that restrict environmental protections
Equality Caucus counts more than 40 in all FY24 appropriations bills
He tells the Blade CA-41 deserves better representation in Congress
GOP members also attack abortion access and diversity programs
Military no longer mandating COVID vaccines due to GOP stupidity
