Sarah McBride, the first out transgender member of Congress, responded to the announcement by Republican House speaker Mike Johnson that transgender women are not allowed to use women’s bathrooms in the Capitol building. In a social media post, McBride shared a photo of herself in a women’s restroom, stating that everyone is just trying to “pee in peace,” despite being marginalized and targeted with false accusations.
The House ethics committee is meeting to discuss whether to release a report on allegations of sexual misconduct involving Donald Trump’s attorney general pick, Matt Gaetz. Democrats are pushing for the FBI files on Gaetz to be released as part of the confirmation process. Meanwhile, the Republican Speaker announced the ban on transgender women using women’s bathrooms, in line with a push by Representative Nancy Mace.
The broader political landscape includes discussions of new White House positions related to crypto policy, criticism of Donald Trump’s plans for deploying the military for mass deportations, and possible recess appointments for controversial cabinet picks. The focus is on the transition to new leadership following the presidential election, with both Democrats and Republicans weighing in on age-related concerns. Amidst the political upheaval, McBride remains focused on representing Delaware and advocating for families facing challenges.
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