Former lawmaker cites age, GOP opposition as reason he'd decline
Becomes first LGBT publication to take on duties covering the president
Nat'l security adviser speaks about meeting en route to St. Petersburg
Manning won't have access to hormone therapy, gender reassignment surgery in prison
Closed event an apparent first for the administration
Sebelius to keynote event Sept. 12 to build support for law
White House won't rule out whether U.S. obtained information from detention
Gay civil rights activist pushed for executive order against racial bias
White House spokesperson says administration 'not having' talks about a boycott
Intellect, passion and a potential to upend the electoral map
