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From The New York Times, it's The Headlines. I'm Tracy Mumford. Today's Monday, February 24th. Here's what we're covering.
We're not hearing a good story coming across the TV or out of the papers.
Already our president is ignoring court's orders.
Across the country, frustrated and angry voters have been confronting Republican lawmakers as they held town halls back in their home districts.
The president says you want to eliminate the Department of Education.
Let me see if I can go back.
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.
I understand what your DOGE is trying to do. It's a good idea, but I think you need a better spokesman than the one you got up there.
In Trinity, Texas this weekend, Representative Pete Sessions was pushed for answers about how Trump and Musk are trying to slash spending.
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