Tracy Mumford

And finally, the Oscars are this Sunday. Some movie buffs are preparing to go all out, hosting viewing parties, maybe building out a menu of themed snacks in honor of the nominees. That might mean Demi S'mores or maybe a bowl of popcorn if you're a Conclave fan. Have you been to the Oscars?

And finally, the Oscars are this Sunday. Some movie buffs are preparing to go all out, hosting viewing parties, maybe building out a menu of themed snacks in honor of the nominees. That might mean Demi S'mores or maybe a bowl of popcorn if you're a Conclave fan. Have you been to the Oscars?

And finally, the Oscars are this Sunday. Some movie buffs are preparing to go all out, hosting viewing parties, maybe building out a menu of themed snacks in honor of the nominees. That might mean Demi S'mores or maybe a bowl of popcorn if you're a Conclave fan. Have you been to the Oscars?

The host this year will be Conan O'Brien, who talked with my colleague Milena Ryzik about taking on the famously tricky job of trying to keep people laughing at a ceremony that can push four hours. The pressure is definitely on as the show tries to reverse its slipping viewership numbers.

The host this year will be Conan O'Brien, who talked with my colleague Milena Ryzik about taking on the famously tricky job of trying to keep people laughing at a ceremony that can push four hours. The pressure is definitely on as the show tries to reverse its slipping viewership numbers.

The host this year will be Conan O'Brien, who talked with my colleague Milena Ryzik about taking on the famously tricky job of trying to keep people laughing at a ceremony that can push four hours. The pressure is definitely on as the show tries to reverse its slipping viewership numbers.

For live coverage of the Oscars on Sunday, all the winners, all the red carpet fashion, you can go to nytimes.com. Those are the headlines. Today on The Daily, the Friday Politics Roundtable. This show is made by Will Jarvis, Jessica Metzger, Jan Stewart, and me, Tracy Mumford. Original theme by Dan Powell.

For live coverage of the Oscars on Sunday, all the winners, all the red carpet fashion, you can go to nytimes.com. Those are the headlines. Today on The Daily, the Friday Politics Roundtable. This show is made by Will Jarvis, Jessica Metzger, Jan Stewart, and me, Tracy Mumford. Original theme by Dan Powell.

For live coverage of the Oscars on Sunday, all the winners, all the red carpet fashion, you can go to nytimes.com. Those are the headlines. Today on The Daily, the Friday Politics Roundtable. This show is made by Will Jarvis, Jessica Metzger, Jan Stewart, and me, Tracy Mumford. Original theme by Dan Powell.

Special thanks to Isabella Anderson, Larissa Anderson, Jake Lucas, Zoe Murphy, and Paula Schumann. The headlines will be back on Monday.

Special thanks to Isabella Anderson, Larissa Anderson, Jake Lucas, Zoe Murphy, and Paula Schumann. The headlines will be back on Monday.

Special thanks to Isabella Anderson, Larissa Anderson, Jake Lucas, Zoe Murphy, and Paula Schumann. The headlines will be back on Monday.

From The New York Times, it's The Headlines. I'm Tracy Mumford. Today's Monday, February 24th. Here's what we're covering.

From The New York Times, it's The Headlines. I'm Tracy Mumford. Today's Monday, February 24th. Here's what we're covering.

From The New York Times, it's The Headlines. I'm Tracy Mumford. Today's Monday, February 24th. Here's what we're covering.

Across the country, frustrated and angry voters have been confronting Republican lawmakers as they held town halls back in their home districts.

Across the country, frustrated and angry voters have been confronting Republican lawmakers as they held town halls back in their home districts.

Across the country, frustrated and angry voters have been confronting Republican lawmakers as they held town halls back in their home districts.

It was Congress's first recess since President Trump took office, and constituents were waiting for the lawmakers with questions about executive orders, government layoffs, and the work of Elon Musk.

It was Congress's first recess since President Trump took office, and constituents were waiting for the lawmakers with questions about executive orders, government layoffs, and the work of Elon Musk.