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A family-friendly drag show that was scheduled to take place on Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada today has been canceled.The Nellis LGBTQ+ Pride Council was scheduled to host the event, but it was informed that the Department of Defense does not allow drag shows be held on military instillations.Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz chee
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A sizable National Guard presence will remain at the US Capitol through mid-March, according to a spokesperson for the Guard. Previously, CBS and Politico both reported that Guard members would remain on hand through the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, which is expect
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