Democrats return to Trump's Washington after getting an earful of 'do something' at home

Congressional Democrats returned to Washington earlier this week, fresh off of a lengthy summer recess where they heard one prevailing message from constituents in town halls and other events: Do ... Read More

Angry constituents confront Congress on immigration, Medicaid cuts and Gaza

With political tensions running high, the vast majority of congressional lawmakers steered clear of town halls this summer. The handful who entered the lion’s den were met with boos, jeers and tense ... Read More

As Republicans face voters during tense town halls, it's about sticking to the script

While just a fraction of Republicans in Congress are holding town halls during the August recess — in-person and virtual — the questions from voters, and answers from lawmakers, strike a similar tune. Read More

Which members of Congress faced constituents at town halls this summer? Only a few

Congressman Chuck Edwards took questions from the crowd during a town hall on March 13, 2025 at A-B Tech’s Ferguson Auditorium. Some 350 constituents from North Carolina’s 11th congressional district ... Read More

Harris, Trump to take part in dueling Univision town halls of Hispanic voters

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will take part in separate televised town halls of undecided Hispanic voters organized by Univision. Read More

NAACP launches town halls to mobilize Black voters ahead of 2026 midterm elections

The midterms "will determine whether our democracy still holds on," NAACP President Derrick Johnson said in a statement to CBS News. Read More

Trump surrogates will hold town hall in Milwaukee Thursday, the same day Biden visits

Surrogates for former President Donald Trump's campaign will hold a town hall event in Milwaukee Thursday evening, the same day President Joe Biden is set to visit southwestern Wisconsin. The event is ... Read More