WASHINGTON — Each year, Capitol Hill lawmakers can bring guests to the president’s State of the Union address, often selecting people who represent a political message. Nicolle will do a tremendous job representing the 800,000 Dreamers on Tuesday evening at the State of the Union. pic.twitter.com/z5G9sua6ek — Gerry Connolly (@GerryConnolly) January 26, 2018It's my honor to introduce to you my State of the Union guest this year. Multiple lawmakers have invited sexual abuse survivors who have become activists in their states. The Trump administration last year announced that it would ban transgender military service members, a decision that has been temporarily blocked by a federal court.

Source: Huffington Post January 30, 2018 10:41 UTC