WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump is paying his first visit to rank-and-file congressional Republicans, appearing Thursday morning at closed-door meetings of the House and Senate GOP caucuses.
The gatherings come less than two weeks before a GOP convention that a number of leading Republicans are skipping, including some in Congress. And while Trump is sure to be greeted enthusiastically by a handful of lawmakers, many more have expressed skepticism, criticism or outright opposition to a presidential candidate who has flouted conservative principles and divided the Republican Party.
STATE HOUSE — A deal regarding transgender individuals in places of public accommodation, such as restaurants, locker rooms and pools, was struck Wednesday between House and Senate negotiators.
The compromise (S 2407) would allow transgender individuals to use the facilities that match their gender identity, and not necessarily their anatomical sex.
