GOP Pushes to Restrict Bathroom Access for Transgender Congresswoman

Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace has introduced a bill aimed at preventing Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender member of Congress, from using the bathroom that aligns with her gender identity. This move is part of a broader Republican strategy targeting transgender rights, which has been criticized as a distraction from more pressing issues like housing and healthcare. The bill has sparked backlash from LGBTQ+ advocates and highlights ongoing political culture wars. Mace's shift to the right follows redistricting that made her district more Republican-leaning.