After fiery in-person meetings, GOP reps encouraged to do town halls virtually
Rep. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., encouraged House Republicans to do more virtual events over in-person town halls, according to multiple sources familiar with the meeting.
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Republicans advised to avoid in-person town halls after confrontations over layoffs go viral
Congressional Republicans are again being advised against holding in-person town halls after several instances of lawmakers being berated by attendees went viral.NBC News - 3h -
House Republicans advised to avoid in-person town halls amid protests
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Trump dismisses GOP town hall backlash as result of ‘paid troublemakers’
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Tim Walz offers to host events in districts where GOP refuse to hold town halls
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) offered to host town halls in districts where Republicans are now refusing to hold them. “That’s a shame,” Walz said, responding to the GOP news. “If your Republican ...The Hill - 4h -
Trump cuts short Zelenskyy meeting after fiery White House clash
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After heated town halls, Republicans seek more information — and compassion — from DOGE
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