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Political Figures Weigh In on Filibuster and LGBTQ+ Issues

Updated 2026-06-03 16:20 UTC 1 source Neutral

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) criticized past efforts to eliminate the filibuster, while Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) defended a controversial social media post regarding homosexuality. These comments reflect ongoing debates within U.S. politics.

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The Hill

Johnson on 'untoward' homosexuality post: 'We're supposed to love our neighbor as ourselves'

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Wednesday said a since-deleted social media post from a Republican congressman asserting that "homosexuality has no place in America" was “untoward,” pointing to the Bible’s teaching on loving your neighbor. The Speaker noted that Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) had pulled

2026-06-03 15:45 UTC

The Hill

Fetterman on eliminating filibuster: 'We were so wrong, so wrong about that'

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) on Tuesday said it was “wrong” for Democrats to attempt to eliminate the filibuster during the Biden administration and argued eradicating the procedure would lead to “profound ramifications” for the United States. "One thing I was absolutely wrong on, and I've been real

2026-06-03 15:52 UTC