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Sarah McBride says Republican attack on trans rights is ‘attempt to misdirect’ voters

First out transgender person elected to Congress also hits back against bathroom restrictions for trans people

The Guardian - US

Transgender Politician Criticizes GOP Focus On Transgender Issues

Debates in the U.S. House over transgender issues spark controversies and distractions from pressing policy matters. The clash between advocating for trans...

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Special Election Dates Set For Rep. Matt Gaetz's Seat

Florida Governor sets special election dates to fill Matt Gaetz's vacant US House seat, impacting GOP majority.

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Philadelphia City Council Prepares to Protect LGBTQ Residents With New Resolution Ahead of Trump Term

Philadelphia will become the latest city to assess how to prepare and protect their vulnerable residents ahead of the new Trump administration

Latin Times

Sarah McBride is in the eye of the storm – and there may be no way out

ANALYSIS: A vicious bullying campaign from her Republican colleagues-to-be about women’s bathrooms in the Capitol has put America’s first openly transgender member of congress in an impossible position, writes Io Dodds

The Independent UK

Resistance is not futile

Trump's first nominations reveal the serious fractures in his coalition — which can be used to weaken him

Salon

Matt Gaetz Withdraws From Attorney General Nomination

House Speaker Mike Johnson praises Matt Gaetz for his dedication to America First policies and reforming the Department of Justice despite Gaetz's withdraw...

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Matt Gaetz burned down the House — then was shocked to find he couldn’t do the same to the Senate

ANALYSIS: Through the Gaetz attorney general drama, Trump learned an unwelcome truth about the Senate, writes Eric Garcia

The Independent UK

AOC Says Nancy Mace Is Just Trying to 'Make a Buck', Fundraise Off 'Disgusting' Transgender Bathroom Ban

She also accused Republicans of using the issue for fundraising: "they're doing this so that Nancy Mace can make a buck and fundraise off an email"

Latin Times

Rep. Casten Pushes For Release Of Gaetz Report

Democratic Rep. Sean Casten pushes for House Ethics Committee's report on Matt Gaetz to be released despite his withdrawal from AG consideration.

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Ex-Mace aide: Anti-trans bill "a ploy"

Mace's ex-communications director called her out for “tweeting 262 times" about trans bathroom bill in 36 hours

Salon

Transgender Rights Debate Heats Up In U.S. Congress

The debate in Congress over transgender rights and inclusion in single-sex facilities showcases conflicting views and ongoing efforts to find common ground.

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Several House Republicans Plan to Break From Trump and Block Key Request to Appointing Gaetz as AG: Report

House Speaker Johnson's ability to secure a House recess vote is uncertain, as even a small number of GOP defectors could derail the process

Latin Times

House GOP wages a targeted hate campaign

Harassment of a trans lawmaker shows the GOP is now imitating the most vile MAGA trolls like Libs of TikTok

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GOP Divided Over Mass Deportation Plans as Hardliners Clash with Moderates on Immigration Strategy

In Texas, Tony Gonzales warns that mass deportations would hurt the GOP, while Chip Roy calls for a halt to legal immigration until unlawful migration is resolved

International Business Times

US House Speaker Backs Bathroom Ban For First Openly Trans Member

The Republican speaker of the US House of Representatives voiced support Wednesday for banning a newly elected transgender woman from using women's restrooms in the legislature.

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House Speaker Imposes Bathroom Restrictions For Transgender Congresswoman

House Speaker mandates restroom use by biological sex in response to transgender Congresswoman-elect, sparking debate over transgender rights.

The Independent UK

Speaker Johnson declares support for banning Sarah McBride's access to women's restrooms

House Speaker Mike Johnson declared that lawmakers and staff will have to use the restroom corresponding with their biological sex

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Salon

Trump popular vote lead narrows

If the margin between Harris and Trump holds, it will be the second-closest presidential election of the 2000s

Latin Times

John Fetterman Rejects 'Degrading' Republican Anti-Trans Bathroom Ban, Says Sarah McBride Is Free to Use His Office Bathroom

Speaker Mike Johnson's ban caused backlash among several members of the House, with Sen. John Fetterman offering support to Rep.-elect Sarah McBride

Latin Times

Transgender House Member Says She's 'Not Here to Fight About Bathrooms', Will Follow Speaker Johnson's Rules

McBride also went on to say that the discussion around the usage of bathrooms in Congress is an "effort to distract from real issues facing this country"

Salon

Mike Johnson embraces trans bathroom ban

Johnson's move comes after the election of Sarah McBride, a transgender woman representing Delaware in the House

Al Jazeera

Republicans support bathroom ban after US transgender lawmaker elected

Republicans have pushed an effort barring first federal transgender lawmaker from women’s restrooms in the US Capitol.

The Guardian - US

Trans congresswoman Sarah McBride responds to Capitol Hill bathroom ban

Following statement from Mike Johnson, McBride says: ‘I’m not here to fight about bathrooms, I’m here to … bring down costs facing families’

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New U.S. Capitol Bathroom Policy Sparks Controversy

House Speaker Mike Johnson and Rep. Nancy Mace introduce new bathroom policy in the U.S. Capitol to designate facilities based on biological sex, emphasizi...

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