Montana House in Chaos Over Transgender Lawmaker's Silence

Montana's Republican House Speaker has refused to let Rep. Zooey Zephyr, a Democrat and the first transgender woman elected to the legislature, speak since she condemned supporters of a bill to ban gender-affirming care for minors. The Speaker disputes the characterization of Zephyr being silenced, saying she has the option to apologize and again be recognized on the floor. Protesters gathered in the House gallery to show their support for Zephyr, leading to law enforcement shutting down the protests and arresting seven people. Republican leaders in Montana could call for a vote to formally censure Zephyr, but have not done so.