Politics
33-year-old James McIntyre arrested for an alleged assault on Rep. Nancy Mace in the Rayburn Office Building
A 33-year-old Illinois man has been charged with assaulting U.S. Representative Nancy Mace of South Carolina, according to Capitol Police.
The incident has drawn significant attention due to Mace’s recent legislative proposal.
Authorities identified the suspect as James McIntyre, who now faces a charge of Assaulting a Government Official.
The assault occurred while the Capitol was open to the public, and details of the altercation remain under investigation.
Representative Mace, who has garnered both support and backlash for her proposed legislation to ban transgender individuals from using restrooms that correspond to their gender identity on Capitol Hill, addressed the incident via social media. On Tuesday night, she assured her followers that she is unharmed, stating, “I will be OK.”
The U.S. Capitol Police are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the assault. Meanwhile, McIntyre is expected to face legal proceedings for the alleged attack.
This incident underscores ongoing tensions surrounding debates on gender identity and public policy, which have sparked protests and impassioned responses across the nation.
Politics
President Joe Biden Shares Farewell Selfie Ahead of Transition to Donald Trump Administration
Washington, D.C. – In a final social media post before leaving office, President Joe Biden—now set to transition to the role of former president—shared a farewell selfie with the American people.
The photo, posted on X (formerly known as Twitter), was accompanied by a heartfelt caption that read, “One more selfie for the road. We love you, America.”
The post comes just moments before President-elect Donald J. Trump assumes office as the 47th President of the United States.
The peaceful transition of power marks the conclusion of Biden’s tenure in the White House, as Trump prepares to take the oath of office and embark on his administration.
President Biden’s message has garnered widespread attention and responses from supporters, reflecting on his time in office and expressing gratitude for his service.
As the transition unfolds, official ceremonies and formalities are currently underway in the nation’s capital, signifying the change in leadership.