5 LGBT things you need to know today, Aug. 15

1. Donald Trump is proposing an “ideological test” for those who want to enter the United States that would assess a candidate’s stances on issues like religious freedom, gender equality and LGBT rights.

2. Speaking of, the Trump campaign opened a new field office right across the street from Pulse nightclub in Orlando, where 49 people were gunned down on June 12.

3. Hate crime charges against a Brooklyn college student accused of beating a gay man were dropped as she pleaded guilty to lesser charges. Safire Ellington, 19, was with a group of friends when she encountered the 36-year-old victim, who told authorities she called him “Faggot! Fagboy!” and then repeatedly punched him in the face while holding a rock.

4. British Olympian Tom Bosworth proposed to his boyfriend in Rio.

5. VIDEO OF THE DAY: Bud Light introduced a new trans-inclusive ad on Monday starring Amy Schumer and Seth Rogen and featuring trans actor Ian Harvie.