GOP Senate Leader John Thune (S.D.) hoped to pass the bill by end-of-week
Senators note the absence of protections in federal courtrooms
Gunman killed state lawmaker, husband on Saturday
Prominent Democrats rushed to defend senator
U.S. Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) spoke about gay Venezuelan asylum seeker
Pentagon reportedly plans to change the name of ship named for gay rights icon
Gay NH congressman hopes to succeed retiring US Sen. Jeanne Shaheen
Republicans on House Ways and Means Committee released full text Monday
Legislation would codify federal LGBTQ-inclusive non-discrimination protections
Announcement puts gay congressman on the path to securing his party's nomination
