After heated town halls, Republicans seek more information — and compassion

After heated town halls, Republicans seek more information — and compassion — from DOGE

Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Ga., said he planned to use a previously scheduled meeting at the White House on Tuesday to "bend" President Trump's ear on the issue.

NBC News - 2d

At town halls, Republicans feel the heat from Trump and Musk's firing and cutting spree

Republicans members of Congress who held town halls back home this week got an earful from constituents upset about Donald Trump and Elon Musk's firing spree.

NBC News - 6d

Angry voters confront Republican congressman over DOGE cuts at town hall

Republican Rep. Rich McCormick of Georgia faced boos and jeers at a town hall Thursday night. His constituents, including Democrats, were angry over the Department of Government Efficiency slashing ...

CBS News - 5d

Georgia Republican faces town hall backlash over DOGE's 'chainsaw approach' to federal cuts

Rep. Rich McCormick, who represents a safe GOP district, came under harsh criticism that focused on the Trump administration’s moves to slash federal jobs and budgets.

NBC News - 6d

Idaho woman forcibly dragged from local Republican town hall by private security

Idaho woman Teresa Borrenpohl was forcibly removed by three unidentified men at a Kootenai County Republican town hall.

NBC News - 3d

House Republicans hit the brakes on town halls after blowback over Trump's cuts

House Republicans are becoming wary of in-person town hall meetings after some lawmakers have faced hometown crowds angry about the Trump administration’s cuts.

NBC News - 1d

No charges for woman dragged from Idaho town hall

No charges will be filed against a woman dragged from an Idaho Republican town hall by security guards. The security firm's license has also been revoked. KHQ's John Webb reports.

NBC News - 2d

Republicans Face Angry Voters at Town Halls, Hinting at Broader Backlash

After a monthlong honeymoon for the G.O.P. at the start of President Trump’s term, lawmakers are confronting a groundswell of fear and disaffection in districts around the country.

The New York Times - 4d

'Dissent was not being tolerated': Woman dragged from Idaho town hall meeting

An Idaho woman was issued a citation after she was forcibly removed from an Idaho Republican legislative town hall after interrupting the speaker. KTVB's Abby Wilt reports.

NBC News - 3d

Republicans start to feel the heat on budget cuts: From the Politics Desk

House Republicans will face a budget resolution vote after hearing concerns from constituents about Trump and Musk's budget cuts.

NBC News - 5d

House Republican and Democrat on DOGE: Cabinet secretaries should have more power

A House Republican and Democrat agreed that Cabinet secretaries should play a larger role in making decisions about their employees once the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) commission ...

The Hill - 2d

Johnson claims town hall protesters 'paid' by Democrats

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) denounced recent protests at town halls that featured GOP lawmakers, claiming the demonstrators were "paid" by Democrats. “The videos you saw of the town halls ...

The Hill - 6h

Republicans who got an earful from constituents have message for Trump and DOGE

After hearing from constituents at town hall meetings in their districts last week, one Republican congressman says he wants to convey their concerns about DOGE to Trump.

ABC News - 2d

She Interrupted a Town-Hall Meeting and Was Dragged Out by Private Security

The City of Coeur d’Alene revoked the license of a security firm after its plainclothes guards forcibly removed a woman. The police said they were investigating the incident.

The New York Times - 1d

Musk meets with Johnson as DOGE tension heats up

Politico - 1d

The US must protect vital information from enemies like China

Congress should prioritize passage of the DETERRENT Act.

The Hill - 4d

House Republicans face headwinds as they seek to pass budget for Trump's agenda

House Republican leaders are eying a high-stakes vote this week on a sweeping budget resolution to pass President Donald Trump's agenda.

NBC News - 3d

Republican leaders seek ‘united’ GOP funding strategy as shutdown looms

Politico - 1d

Senate Republicans seek major changes to House-passed Trump budget bill

Senate Republicans are staring down a major fight to overhaul the House's budget resolution as lawmakers eye big changes. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), with the help of President Trump’s muscle, ...

The Hill - 11h

Georgia Republican faces crowd angered by DOGE layoffs

Rep. Rich McCormick faced a crowd at a town hall in Roswell, Georgia, that expressed anger about the layoffs and cuts implemented by Elon Musk's DOGE team.

NBC News - 6d

Treasury sets March 21 deadline for millions of businesses to report ownership information or risk fines of $10,000 or more

The Treasury Department set a March 21 deadline to report "beneficial ownership information" after a Texas court lifted a block on enforcement.

CNBC - Feb. 20

Heat pumps and EVs – how to fight climate change from home

The government has been told that the public will need to change how we drive and heat our homes.

BBC News - 1d

Nvidia bounced from the $3 trillion market cap club after falling more than 8%

Despite its slide, Nvidia is still the second most valuable U.S. tech company, behind Apple and ahead of Microsoft.

CNBC - 17m

Inadequate information released after Southport attack by authorities, says terror law reviewer

Quality and quantity of information from authorities after attack was inadequate, according to Jonathan Hall KC.

BBC News - 3d

South Sudan closes schools after students collapse due to extreme heat

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South Sudan closes schools after students collapse due to extreme heat

South Sudan has announced the closure of all schools for two weeks due to an ongoing extreme heatwave that has caused some students to collapse

ABC News - 6d

Congressional Republicans start backing away from Musk

The tech mogul hinted he might wade into spending negotiations again ahead of the next government funding deadline.

Politico - 1d

Democrats outline playbook to target House Republicans on Medicaid, budget and DOGE

Democrats to target vulnerable House Republicans by highlighting potential cuts to Medicaid, other federal spending in the budget GOP lawmakers hope to vote on this week.

ABC News - 2d

Senate Republicans voice DOGE concerns in meeting with White House chief of staff

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles worked to alleviate concerns by Senate Republicans Wednesday over Elon Musk’s dismantling of the federal bureaucracy.

NBC News - 22h

Republicans Really Do Care More About ‘Masculine Energy’

The men and women of the G.O.P. are changing their minds about how men and women should behave.

The New York Times - 12h

More than 100 firefighters battle blazes on South Africa's Table Mountain in Cape Town

More than 100 firefighters are battling two blazes on the slopes of South Africa’s Table Mountain

ABC News - 1d

DOGE releases updated "wall of receipts" with more discrepancies

For the second time in two weeks, DOGE's "receipts" don't match its cost-cutting claims.

CBS News - 1d

DOGE releases updated "wall of receipts" with more discrepancies

For the second time in two weeks, DOGE's "receipts" don't match its cost-cutting claims.

CBS News - 1d

UK seeks to ban companies named in Grenfell report from government contracts

Public inquiry into deadly fire triggers proposals to reform way construction materials are tested and regulated

Financial Times - 1d

Ukrainians rally around their president after Trump seeks to denigrate him

Days before the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukrainians are as somber and tense as they were right before Moscow launched the war

ABC News - 6d

Raptors vs. Heat odds, line, spread, time: 2025 NBA picks, Feb. 21 predictions from proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks for Miami Heat vs. Toronto Raptors on Friday

CBS Sports - 6d

DOGE's ripple effects in the states: From the Politics Desk

Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s initiative to dramatically slash the federal workforce is increasingly having a political ripple effect at the state level.

NBC News - 10m

Cowboys lineman Zack Martin, 7-time All-Pro and likely Hall of Famer, to reportedly retire after 11 seasons

Martin played 11 seasons after the Cowboys made him their first-round pick in 2014.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Senate Republican recovering at home after being hurt in fall

Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) said he is recovering at home after suffering a concussion and “brain bleed” following a fall on the ice during a weekend trip home to North Dakota. “While walking on the ...

The Hill - 2d

After heated town halls, Republicans seek more information — and compassion — from DOGE

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