Imagine you're in a school or a workplace, and you have to use the bathroom. Now, think about how difficult that might be if you were transgender. This is the reality for many trans people, and it's a problem that Congress is debating right now. Congresswoman Nancy Mace from South Carolina has propo
House Democrats plan to keep pushing for the release of an Ethics report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla. ). This comes after Gaetz decided not to be considered for a top job in the incoming Trump administration. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Ill. ) wants the public to see what investigators found about Gaet
Sarah McBride, the soon-to-be congresswoman and the first openly transgender person elected to the US House of Representatives, recently shared her thoughts on the House's decision to ban trans people from using bathrooms that match their gender identity on Capitol Hill. This rule was announced by H
In the halls of the US Capitol, a fresh debate is heating up over the use of public bathrooms. Republican Representative Nancy Mace from South Carolina is leading the charge to block Democratic Representative-elect Sarah McBride, the first transgender woman elected to Congress, from using women’s re
Peter Hegseth, a potential pick for Secretary of Defense under President-elect Donald Trump, recently sparked debate with his stance on women in combat. He believes women shouldn't be in these roles, but is he missing the bigger picture? Historically, women have indeed served in various combat-like
In Washington, House Speaker Mike Johnson has shown support for a Republican resolution aiming to block Democrat Sarah McBride, the first transgender person to be elected to Congress, from using women’s restrooms in the Capitol. Johnson stated, "We’re not going to have men in women’s bathrooms. " Th
In the midst of allegations about a relationship with a 17-year-old, new claims have surfaced about former Congressman Matt Gaetz. According to his attorney, Gaetz paid two women to travel to New York in 2019. They were supposed to have sex with him and then enjoy a show of their choice. The women a
In a no-drama leadership election, House Democrats have decided to stick with their top brass from the previous term. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries from New York, along with his team—Minority Whip Katherine Clark from Massachusetts and Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar from California—faced zero
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene recently stirred things up by claiming that many people view Republicans as a laughing stock. She said this in a video, where she expressed her frustration with the current state of the Republican Party. The internet quickly reacted, with some users agreeing that
Imagine you're one of the millions of Americans who rely on health insurance subsidies from the Affordable Care Act (ACA). These subsidies, which help lower the cost of premiums, are set to expire at the end of 2025. If Congress doesn't renew them, you might be in trouble. The Congressional Budget O
