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House Republican's Trump Talk Gets Not-So-Beautiful Response In Wild Town Hall Scene
Rep. Ashley Hinson's praise of President Donald Trump and his 'big, beautiful bill' didn't hold up on Wednesday as constituents hit back with jeers, boos and laughter during a town hall event in Decorah, Iowa. 'The president is, I believe, fighting for you and fighting for me —,' said Hinson (R-Iowa), just minutes into her prepared remarks at the event. 'No!' the crowd resoundingly shot back. Elsewhere in her remarks, Hinson got a sour reaction when she name-dropped Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R), and she got jeered when she described 'all of the damage done' from Joe Biden's presidency before touting what she described as Trump's 'accomplishments.' 'I was also proud to vote for President Trump's 'One Big, Beautiful Bill' last week,' she said of legislation that could slash $1 trillion in health and food assistance programs to pay for about $4 trillion in tax cuts to mostly high earners. 'Boooooo!' replied the crowd as some attendees — seemingly supporting Hinson — sprinkled in claps. 'This is your time!' Hinson hit back. Hinson faced a similar reaction at a separate town hall event earlier in the day in Elkader, Iowa, per Cedar Rapids' ABC affiliate KCRG. The reaction to Hinson reflectsscenesat other townhallshostedby GOP lawmakers as they have attempted to defend their support for Trump in his second term. A spokesperson for Hinson, in a statement after the Decorah town hall to NBC News, said the congresswoman 'is not afraid to face anyone and defend her support for the Trump agenda that is going to help Iowa families, farmers, and workers.' Hinson on X, formerly Twitter, also defended her remarks at the town hall. 'I will always tell you where I stand. I enjoyed hearing from constituents at my in-person town halls today and sharing more about my work with President Trump to secure the border and lower taxes for the middle-class,' she wrote. 'Thanks to everyone who came out - I'll continue to be accessible and transparent to you.' Elon Musk Is Leaving The Trump Administration After Criticizing 'Big Beautiful Bill' Federal Trade Court Blocks Trump From Imposing Sweeping Tariffs Under Emergency Powers Law Bono Reminds Everyone Whose The Real 'Boss' Of America As Trump-Springsteen Feud Rages On
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House Republican's Trump Talk Gets Not-So-Beautiful Response In Wild Town Hall Scene
Rep. Ashley Hinson's praise of President Donald Trump and his 'big, beautiful bill' didn't hold up on Wednesday as constituents hit back with jeers, boos and laughter during a town hall event in Decorah, Iowa. 'The president is, I believe, fighting for you and fighting for me —,' said Hinson (R-Iowa), just minutes into her prepared remarks at the event. 'No!' the crowd resoundingly shot back. Elsewhere in her remarks, Hinson got a sour reaction when she name-dropped Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R), and she got jeered when she described 'all of the damage done' from Joe Biden's presidency before touting what she described as Trump's 'accomplishments.' 'I was also proud to vote for President Trump's 'One Big, Beautiful Bill' last week,' she said of legislation that could slash $1 trillion in health and food assistance programs to pay for about $4 trillion in tax cuts to mostly high earners. 'Boooooo!' replied the crowd as some attendees — seemingly supporting Hinson — sprinkled in claps. 'This is your time!' Hinson hit back. Hinson faced a similar reaction at a separate town hall event earlier in the day in Elkader, Iowa, per Cedar Rapids' ABC affiliate KCRG. Hinson: I believe President Trump is fighting for you—Crowd: No — Acyn (@Acyn) May 28, 2025 Hinson: I was proud to vote for President Trump's one big beautiful billCrowd: Boooooo — Acyn (@Acyn) May 28, 2025 The reaction to Hinson reflectsscenesat other townhallshostedby GOP lawmakers as they have attempted to defend their support for Trump in his second term. A spokesperson for Hinson, in a statement after the Decorah town hall to NBC News, said the congresswoman 'is not afraid to face anyone and defend her support for the Trump agenda that is going to help Iowa families, farmers, and workers.' Hinson on X, formerly Twitter, also defended her remarks at the town hall. 'I will always tell you where I stand. I enjoyed hearing from constituents at my in-person town halls today and sharing more about my work with President Trump to secure the border and lower taxes for the middle-class,' she wrote. 'Thanks to everyone who came out - I'll continue to be accessible and transparent to you.' I will always tell you where I stand. I enjoyed hearing from constituents at my in-person town halls today and sharing more about my work with President Trump to secure the border and lower taxes for the middle-class. Thanks to everyone who came out - I'll continue to be… — Ashley Hinson (@RepAshleyHinson) May 28, 2025 Elon Musk Is Leaving The Trump Administration After Criticizing 'Big Beautiful Bill' Federal Trade Court Blocks Trump From Imposing Sweeping Tariffs Under Emergency Powers Law Bono Reminds Everyone Whose The Real 'Boss' Of America As Trump-Springsteen Feud Rages On
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Barbara Walters Grills Taylor Swift On Love Life In Explosive Hulu Documentary
is once again making headlines, this time posthumously, as Hulu prepares to release a no-holds-barred documentary chronicling the legendary broadcaster's jaw-dropping career. The late trailblazer, who passed away in 2022 at age 93, was renowned for her fearless, often polarizing interview style. And in the new trailer for "The Barbara Walters Effect," viewers get a taste of just how bold and, at times, brutal, her questions could be. In one especially tense clip, obtained by PEOPLE, Walters grills a then-25-year-old on her love life. With photos of Swift and her famous exes, including , , and , flashing across the screen, Walters deadpans, 'As you've become more famous, so have the boyfriends.' She then goes for the jugular, asking how Swift ever expects 'to find anybody' to date with her track record of heartbreak ballads. The "Love Story" singer, known for weaving personal experience into her music, didn't take the jab lightly. 'That's an old joke,' she replied sharply, calling out the sexist undertone. 'It comes from a place of such sexism.' Earlier in the same interview, Swift acknowledged the frustrating double standard that plagues women in music. 'If a man writes about his feelings, he's brave. If a woman does it, she's oversharing or 'crazy,'' she said. The documentary doesn't stop at Swift. It also revisits the moment Walters left in tears during a painfully personal interview, as well as her infamous confrontation with Donald Trump, in which she accused him of lacking humility. In a 1990 interview on ABC's "20/20," Walters confronted the current President of the United States about his public persona, particularly his perceived lack of humility. She pointedly asked, "With all of the publicity, and with the way that you have answered, there are people who say, 'Why won't he show some humility?'" Another clip features Walters questioning Courtney Love about doing drugs in front of her child, a moment still debated to this day. During this conversation, Walters directly questioned Love about her past drug use, including whether she had ever used drugs in front of her daughter, Frances Bean Cobain. This line of questioning was part of Walters' signature probing style, aiming to delve deep into her subjects' personal lives. Some viewers felt that Walters' questions were invasive, while others saw them as a bold attempt to hold public figures accountable for their actions, especially concerning sensitive topics like parenting and substance abuse. And one of Barbara Walters' most unforgettable interviews came in 1980, when she sat down with former President Richard Nixon and asked a question that stunned viewers: 'Do you ever deeply regret that you didn't just burn the tapes?' Walters was referring to the infamous Watergate tapes, the secret White House recordings that ultimately led to Nixon's resignation in 1974. The directness of her question caught Nixon off guard, prompting a rare moment of reflection. After a pause, he admitted, 'Yes, I think so. I think it was a mistake.' That clip, along with many more, will be revisited in the upcoming documentary. Barbara Walters died on December 30, 2022, at the age of 93. According to her longtime publicist, Cindi Berger, the legendary journalist passed away peacefully at her home in New York, surrounded by loved ones. Walters had largely stayed out of the spotlight in her later years as she reportedly faced ongoing health challenges. A true pioneer in broadcast journalism, Walters broke barriers as the first woman to co-anchor an evening news program and went on to co-create the long-running talk show "The View." Following news of her passing, tributes poured in across social media, with fans, colleagues, and celebrities remembering her trailblazing career, sharp interviewing style, and enduring impact on the industry. "Barbara Walters: Tell Me Everything" premieres on Hulu on June 23.
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NACC missteps over commissioner complaint
Sabra Lane: Australia's anti-corruption watchdog is again under pressure, this time for mishandling a complaint involving one of its own commissioners. It's the latest in a string of internal stumbles, raising questions about whether the National Anti-Corruption Commission is meeting the standards it was set up to enforce. Political reporter Olivia Caisley has the exclusive story. Olivia Caisley: It was created to restore trust, a powerful new watchdog with a promise to clean up politics. But nearly two years on, the Commission is under pressure again, this time over how it handled a complaint about one of its own. The ABC can reveal the NACC failed to comply with its own legislation by wrongly dismissing a complaint about a commissioner last November. Under its Act, any referral involving staff, even about conduct before they joined, must be passed to the independent inspector. It wasn't. In a letter seen by the ABC, Deputy Commissioner Kylie Kilgour admitted the error and apologised. Kylie Kilgour statement: Unfortunately, the Commission staff who received your referral assessed only whether your matter raised a corruption issue ... and did not consider whether the matter should be referred to the Inspector. I apologise for this error. Olivia Caisley: The commissioner at the centre of the allegation was never told about the referral, which was eventually passed on to the inspector, Gail Gurness, in February. She later found it fell outside her jurisdiction. This is the third such mandatory referral the NACC has made about its own staff. And it's not the first time the Commission has faced criticism over its internal decision-making. Last year, it initially refused to investigate senior public servants over robodebt, only to reverse course after public backlash. A later review found the Chief Commissioner Paul Brereton failed to fully recuse himself despite a declared personal link with one of the officials involved. Green Senator David Shoebridge, whose party holds the balance of power in the Upper House, says the latest incident is another significant credibility setback for the body. David Shoebridge: Because there was a statutory obligation on the NACC because of that conflict of interest to immediately refer it across to the inspector. Olivia Caisley: With growing scrutiny over how the watchdog polices itself, pressure is now mounting for clearer guardrails. Will Partlett from the Centre for Public Integrity says the Commission needs to update its triage process if it hasn't already. Will Partlett: If they didn't know they should have known particularly on an allegation of corruption with the commissioner. Olivia Caisley: Senator Shoebridge says it's time for rehabilitation. David Shoebridge: We want the NACC to work. We want the NACC to have strong public support and we want it to do its job, free from distractions, to fight corruption at a Commonwealth level and it's not doing that right now. So again we say to the Labor government, let's have a program of reform. Olivia Caisley: A spokesperson for the watchdog described the mistake as human error and said safeguards have been put in place to prevent it from happening again. Sabra Lane: Olivia Caisley there.
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Liza Koshy, Chad Michael Murray lead our ‘Dancing With the Stars' Season 34 wish list
With Dancing With the Stars set to come back for a 34th season this fall, there's a long list of celebrities who deserve to compete on the dance floor. Three of our past suggestions came true: Frankie Muniz (third place, Season 25), Kel Mitchell (second place, Season 28), and Jamie Lynn Spears (13th place, Season 32). Robert Irwin and Alix Earle have already been confirmed for next season. Below is a list of other celebs we think the show should consider inviting to the ballroom to vie for the next Mirror Ball Trophy. Do you agree with our picks? Vote in our poll at the bottom of this post to let us know which you'd most like to see on DWTS. And feel free to let us know in the reality TV forum what other stars you'd love to see when the show comes back in September. This model, actress, illustrator, photographer, writer, designer, and activist was previously set to compete on Season 28, but suffered injuries to her wrist and arm that required emergency surgery. So her daughter, Sailor Brinkley-Cook, came in at the last minute, and was the third to be eliminated. Christie deserves another shot at the competition. More from GoldDerby 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 10' recap: Mistress Isabelle Brooks brings the 'shenanigans and chaos' to the second bracket opener Marvel Studios executive, 'Black Panther' producer Nate Moore reportedly joins the 'Survivor 49' cast Adam David reflects on winning 'The Voice' and forgetting the lyrics on live television: It 'strengthened' me This actor has a nostalgia factor going for him from his recurring role as Luke Fuller on the ABC series, Dynasty, and starring role as Cliff Secord in Disney's 1991 cult film The Rocketeer. A spot on Dancing With the Stars would bring him back to the Mouse House. This actor is best known for his starring role as Billy Peltzer in the Gremlins films. The property is still relevant given the current HBO Max animated prequel series. With that in mind coupled with his nostalgia factor, he'd be a worthy addition to the competition. Nostalgic stars are often big hits in the ballroom, including Season 19 champ Alfonso Ribeiro, Frankie Muniz, and Kel Mitchell. This actress and former model has proven to be a triple threat from her roles as Holly Laird on the TV series, Fame, and Louise in the 1993 TV movie adaptation of Gypsy starring Bette Midler. Although like Season 11 champ Jennifer Grey, she might be accused of being a ringer due to her background. But despite this, it's time we see another mature female celebrity become a contender for the Mirror Ball Trophy. She's already achieved success as a singer-songwriter from having earned three Latin Grammy nominations. Not only that, but she also got to show off her skills as a triple threat in the 2021 film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical, In the Heights. With that background in mind, she'd make an exciting addition to the competition. Recording artists who've previously contended for the Mirror Ball trophy include Mya (Season 9 runner-up), Nicole Scherzinger (Season 10 champ), Brandy (Season 11), Normani Kordei (Season 24), and Jason Mraz (Season 32 runner-up). This actress is best known for her roles as Lorelai on Gilmore Girls and Sarah on Parenthood. Not only that, but she's also tackled singing and dancing on Broadway as Adelaide in the 2009 revival of Guys & Dolls. With that background, coupled with her nostalgia factor, she would be an exciting addition to the competition. This social media personality has a huge following. Her main YouTube channel alone has almost 17 million subscribers while her two channels have a combined total of more than 3 billion views. TikTok star Charli D'Amelio managed to win Season 31. If any famous YouTuber deserves a shot at the Mirror Ball Trophy, it's Koshy. The professional figure skater is the 2025 Four Continents bronze medalist, 2021 Golden Spin of Zagreb bronze medalist, the 2018 U.S. International Figure Skating Classic bronze medalist, the Philadelphia Summer International silver medalist, and the 2021 Cranberry International silver medalist. He's also competed in nine senior U.S. national championships. Figure skaters have won DWTS three times before: Kristi Yamaguchi (Season 6), Meryl Davis (Season 18), and Adam Rippon (Season 26). So maybe Ma should consider trading in his ice skates for dancing shoes. This actor is best known for his roles as Lucas Scott on One Tree Hill and Jake in Disney's 2003 remake of Freaky Friday. He's also set to return for the upcoming sequel, Freakier Friday. As Disney is the parent company of ABC, which airs DWTS, it would make a lot of sense for him to enter the ballroom. Actors from teen drama shows have done well before, with James Van Der Beek coming close to making it to the finals in 2019. Last season, Stephen Nedoroscik, the Clark Kent/Superman of the 2024 Olympic Games, made quite an impression in the ballroom, finishing in fourth place. With the iconic DC superhero about to be relevant again with a new movie coming out this summer, why not have an actor who's previously played the Man of Steel on the big screen (in 2006's Superman Returns) in addition to the Atom in the CW's Arrowverse compete as well? This actor first came on the scene as drummer Guy Patterson in Tom Hanks' 1996 cult film, That Thing You Do!. Since then, he's appeared on several popular TV shows such as ER, Law & Order, Southland, 13 Reasons Why, and currently The Summer I Turned Pretty. Nearly 20 years later, it's about time he trades in those drumsticks for dancing shoes. This actress-singer burst onto the scene in the coveted role of Dorothy in NBC's The Wiz Live! in 2015. Most recently, she appeared as Johnnie Mae in Tyler Perry's Netflix film, The Six Triple Eight. With her musical background in mind, she'd be a natural fit for the ballroom. SIGN UP for Gold Derby's free newsletter with latest predictions Best of GoldDerby 'Survivor' winners list: All seasons 'The Voice' winners: All seasons 'Survivor' deaths: Full list of castaways we've lost Click here to read the full article.
