Rep. Nancy Mace Allegedly Assaulted at Capitol

Rep. Nancy Mace was allegedly assaulted at the US Capitol by James McIntyre, who has been arrested by the Capitol Police and charged with assaulting a government official. Mace claims the assailant was protesting her proposed legislation to ban transgender women from using women's bathrooms at the Capitol, following the election of the first transgender member of Congress, Rep.-elect Sarah McBride. The incident occurred in the Rayburn House Office Building, which was open to the public, and McIntyre had gone through standard security screening. Mace has been vocal on social media about the attack, linking it to her stance on transgender issues and asserting her commitment to her legislative goals. Capitol Police confirmed the arrest but did not provide details on the motive behind the assault. This incident has sparked further debate about transgender rights and safety on Capitol Hill.