"US Government Spending Bill Bans Pride Flags at Embassies, Touts GOP Wins on Migrant Detention"

The massive government funding package signed by President Biden includes a provision banning the flying of LGBTQ Pride flags over U.S. embassies, but the White House has vowed to work towards repealing this ban. The law prohibits the use of U.S. funding to fly or display the Pride flag over State Department facilities, but the administration argues that it will not impact the ability of LGBTQ individuals to serve openly in embassies or celebrate Pride. The Biden administration has been a strong advocate for LGBTQ rights, with Secretary of State Antony Blinken encouraging U.S. missions to fly the rainbow flag during Pride month.