Ruben Gallego running against Kari Lake for seat
Challenges come despite bipartisan interest in addressing the problem
Ga. Republican has long history of attacking health official
26 Democratic members signed the letter
Tom Suozzi's victory bolsters Democratic optimism ahead of November elections
President Joe Biden has vowed to block homophobic, transphobic bills
Bill intro'd by Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) and Rep. Gregory Steube (R-Fla.)
Conduct was not illegal
President says GOP 'focused on attacking me with lies'
Legislation introduced by Sens. Padilla, Gillibrand and Rep. Torres
