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Lawmakers ditch town halls amid constituent anger · 1 source tracked

Congressional town halls, once a staple of August recess, are becoming increasingly rare as lawmakers avoid potentially confrontational constituent interactions. Following a year of heated exchanges over various political issues, many representatives have opted out of these public forums. While some, like Representative Mike Flood, continue to hold in-person town halls, attendance has significantly decreased compared to previous years, reflecting a broader trend of lawmakers disengaging from direct public engagement. AI

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Lawmakers ditch town halls amid constituent anger · 1 source tracked

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Kate Santaliz ·

    Congress' disappearing town halls

    <p>The congressional <a href="https://www.axios.com/2025/03/04/house-republicans-town-halls-virtual" target="_blank">town hall</a> is becoming an endangered species.</p><p><strong>Why it matters:</strong> <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/07/senate-republicans-august-recess-…