Republican congressman faces extended boos and jeers at rowdy town hall

GOP lawmaker booed by crowd at North Carolina town hall

Republican Congressman Chuck Edwards was confronted by angry constituents about Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s cuts across the government at a town hall on Thursday night.

ABC News - 20h

Police remove man from GOP congressman's tense town hall in North Carolina

Police escorted a man for shouting at Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards' town hall in North Carolina as lawmakers continue to face tense meetings with their constituents across the country.

NBC News - 21h

Man escorted out of NC Republican's town hall

Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) faced a wave of backlash from constituents while hosting a Thursday town hall in Asheville, which he held against the advice of party leaders. One attendee, who ...

The Hill - 20h

Democrats set to host town halls targeting vulnerable House Republicans

Democratic committees are set to host town halls across the country to target vulnerable House Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterms. The effort, which has been dubbed “People’s Town Halls,” was ...

The Hill - 1d

Americans confront GOP lawmakers over federal job cuts and economy at town halls

Republicans in Congress are facing backlash at town hall events as voters voice concerns over deep federal job cuts and the state of the economy under President Trump and Elon Musk's policies. Some ...

CBS News - 22h

Democrats are heading to GOP districts for town halls: 'We’re filling a void'

House Democrats are heading to Republican districts to conduct town halls — a strategy designed to highlight the moratorium on those public events recently suggested by the head of the GOP’s ...

The Hill - 2d

Vance booed by audience while attending Kennedy Center performance

Vice President JD Vance received boos and jeers from the audience as he attended a performance at the Kennedy Center with his wife, second lady Usha Vance.

NBC News - 22h

Warren: Democrats ‘showing up’ while Republicans are ‘hiding’

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Monday lauded her fellow Democrats for “showing up” while Republicans are “hiding” from the American people, referring to the GOP's avoidance of in-person town ...

The Hill - 3d

Vance booed at Kennedy Center after Trump board takeover

Vice President Vance was met by a chorus of boos from audience members at the Kennedy Center while attending a National Symphony Orchestra performance late Thursday. The former Ohio senator ...

The Hill - 22h

Detained South Korean president is freed to cheers and jeers as he faces insurrection trial

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was released from detention on Saturday, deepening political division in the key U.S. ally as he faces insurrection charges over his failed attempt to ...

NBC News - Mar. 8

Dave Weldon, former lawmaker and vaccine critic, faces Senate grilling at CDC confirmation hearing

Dr. Dave Weldon, a former Florida congressman and physician, is set to appear at a Senate confirmation hearing Thursday for his nomination to lead the CDC.

NBC News - 2d

Warner tells English fans to 'boo me' this summer

Former Australia batter David Warner says he would welcome English cricket fans booing him during The Hundred this summer.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

After House votes to avert shutdown, Senate Democrats face 'stark' choice

House Republicans passed a bill to fund the government through the end of September 2025. The measure now heads to the Senate, where Democrats face a "stark" choice.

ABC News - 3d

Shutdown fears grow as House Republicans battle over funding bill

House Speaker Mike Johnson is set to hold a vote on a GOP spending proposal, but opposition from both parties puts its passage in doubt. With Democrats vowing to vote against it and some ...

CBS News - 3d

House spending bill to avert shutdown faces hurdles in Senate

House Speaker Mike Johnson was able to squeeze a short-term government funding bill through a vote by a slimmest of margins. Attention now turns to the senators across the hall with a government ...

CBS News - 3d

‘Slap in the face’: AOC condemns Schumer over plan to vote for Republican funding bill – as it happened

This blog is now closed. You can read the latest story here . Luxury Italian sports car manufacturer Ferrari says it is ready for countermeasures if US President Donald Trump imposes hefty ...

The Guardian - 1d

‘Ruined this place’: chorus of boos against JD Vance at Washington concert

Attendance of vice-president – who once disbelieved that people listened to classical music for pleasure – strikes sour note at Kennedy Center in light of Maga takeover. JD Vance, the US ...

The Guardian - 1d

From the archives: Living near Three Mile Island

In 1980, one year after the partial meltdown at the Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station in Pennsylvania, citizens at a town hall protested plans to release radioactive krypton gas still ...

CBS News - 5d

Transcript: Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick and Tom Suozzi on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 9, 2025

The following is the transcript of an interview with Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, Republican of Pennsylvania, and Tom Suozzi, Democrat of New York, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" ...

CBS News - 5d

Bears extend RG Jonah Jackson through 2027

The Bears are committing to new guard Jonah Jackson by extending him through the 2027 season, according to Mike Garafolo.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

The 12 finalists for the World Video Game Hall of Fame

The Strong’s World Video Game Hall of Fame released this week the 12 finalists for induction into the esteemed list of impactful games.

VentureBeat - Mar. 7

Florida Panthers drop off Stanley Cup Ring at Hockey Hall of Fame

The Florida Panthers paid a visit to the Hockey Hall of Fame on Wednesday.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Democratic congressman Raúl Grijalva dies aged 77

Grijalva, who backed environmental causes during 12 terms in Congress, dies from cancer treatment complications. Democratic US representative Raúl M Grijalva of Arizona , who championed ...

The Guardian - 1d

USTA SoCal to designate Bakersfield as first Tennis Town

The name of the city is Bakersfield, but next week, during the annual Bakersfield Tennis Open, there will be an official ceremony to permanently recognize it also as a “Tennis Town.” Done through ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Angry Birds, Frogger among finalists for the World Video Game Hall of Fame

The World Video Game Hall of Fame has revealed its 12 finalists for 2025

ABC News - Mar. 6

Russia Begins Assault on Ukrainian-Occupied Town of Sudzha in Kursk Region

Moscow’s military advances on the town of Sudzha may deprive Kyiv of a bargaining chip in peace talks.

The New York Times - 3d

Swansea trigger option to extend Congreve's contract

Swansea City have triggered the option to extend Cameron Congreve's contract until the summer of 2026. The Wales Under-21 international has excelled during his loan spell with Bromley this season ...

Yahoo Sports - 23h

Liverpool's Alexander-Arnold to miss League Cup final in injury blow

Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold will miss the League Cup final against Newcastle with an ankle injury that leaves the defender facing an extended spell on the sidelines.- 'Perfect game' - League ...

Yahoo Sports - 23h

WATCH: Navy player ejected after landing low-blow on American opponent in Patriot League title game

Navy guard Jordan Pennick was ejected and drew jeers from American fans

CBS Sports - 2d

Comcast expands partnership with Olympics, extends media rights through 2036

Comcast and the International Olympic Committee have agreed on a new deal that expands the company’s broadcast reach and extends its media rights for the Olympic Games through 2036.

NBC News - 1d

Georgia baseball overcomes Kentucky and injuries to extend winning streak in SEC opener

Georgia extended the nation's second-longest winning streak in comeback fashion behind the long ball to beat Kentucky Friday night in its SEC opener:

Yahoo Sports - 9h

Prince Amukamara named to the 2025 class of the NFHS Hall of Fame

Former Nebraska All-American Prince Amukamara has been selected to the 2025 NFHS National High School Hall of Fame class.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Russia Says It Has Retaken Key Kursk Town From Ukraine

Ukrainian officials have not confirmed a retreat from the town in Russia’s Kursk region, parts of which were captured by Kyiv’s forces last summer.

The New York Times - 1d

House spending bill facing Senate opposition with government shutdown deadline 2 days away

House Republicans' six-month spending bill will need Democratic support in the Senate to pass into law before Friday's government shutdown deadline. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small ...

CBS News - 2d

House Democrats bash Senate colleagues for backing GOP spending bill: ‘Huge slap in the face’

House Democrats are furious at their fellow Democrats in the Senate for supporting a Republican spending bill, saying Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) and other aisle-hopping senators are ...

The Hill - 1d

Fellow Democrats tear into Eric Adams on Capitol Hill

The New York mayor faced attacks from the left and center — and praise from Republicans.

Politico - Mar. 5

Raúl Grijalva, Democratic congressman, dies after cancer battle

The Arizona lawmaker's office said he died "due to complications of his cancer treatments."

CBS News - 1d

Protest to support Mahmoud Khalil leads to arrests at New York City Hall

Students marched from Washington Square Tuesday to protest the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist at Columbia University. Some arrests were made at City Hall.

CBS News - 3d

Columbia University students who occupied Hamilton Hall expelled, suspended

Columbia University students who occupied Hamilton Hall during pro-Palestinian protests last year have been suspended, expelled or had their degrees temporarily revoked.

ABC News - 1d

Republican congressman faces extended boos and jeers at rowdy town hall

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