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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
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Republican Rep. Mike Flood grilled during town hall
Rep. Mike Flood, R-Neb., faced intense questioning from people at a town hall Tuesday, at one point conceding that he did not read a provision in the House's 'Big Beautiful Bill' before he voted for it, triggering loud protests from the audience. The town hall was held in a high school in Seward, Nebraska, and livestreamed on YouTube by News Channel Nebraska — a media network founded and owned by Flood. Flood admitted he did not read the full bill when an audience member asked him why he had voted in favor of a provision that would make it harder for judges to enforce orders holding parties before them in contempt for defying court orders. Flood, who holds a law degree from the University of Nebraska, said that he did not agree with the provision and that he was unaware of it when he voted in favor of the bill. 'I believe in the rule of law. I've taken an oath as an attorney, I've taken an oath as a state senator, I've taken an oath as a member of Congress, and I support our court system, and I do believe that the federal district courts, when issuing an injunction, should have legal effect. In fact, I relied upon that when the Biden administration was in place. The federal courts did a tremendous amount of good work,' Flood said. 'This provision was unknown to me when I voted for the bill,' he finished, to loud yells from the crowd. As the moderator tried to move on to the next question, Flood stopped her, saying: 'I am not going to hide the truth. This provision was unknown to me when I voted for that, and when I found out that provision was in the bill, I immediately reached out to my Senate counterparts and told them of my concern.' Flood's words did not calm attendees, who continued their shouting. The questions only got more intense from there, with attendees grilling him on a number of topics, from Medicaid cuts to his voting record to changes in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Flood won handily in Seward County, winning re-election with 77.6% of the county's votes in November — higher than President Donald Trump, who won 72.2% in the county. Flood won his district with 60.1% of the vote. The Nebraska Democratic Party encouraged followers Tuesday to 'pack the place' and ask Flood questions at the town hall. One person accused Flood of being a 'fascist' and asked him whether he would be willing to invoke articles of impeachment against Trump. Flood denied the accusation, saying, 'I get that you get an applause line when you call me a fascist, but I'm not. I am not a fascist, I'm an American, and I would never call you something like that.' Yet another person accused him of lying over promises to protect health care but voting in favor of the "Big Beautiful Bill," which could trigger cuts. The bill would slash hundreds of billions of dollars for Medicaid and SNAP. In response, Flood said Nebraska does not provide benefits to undocumented immigrants, arguing that the bill's cuts would target that group of people and not his state. Minutes later, Flood turned the question on the crowd, asking, 'Question for the audience, do you want illegal immigrants to get tax-funded benefits?' The crowd answered with a loud 'Yes.' Flood replied: 'I would say that is not the majority opinion of most Nebraskans, however. Next question.' Flood hosted a town hall in Columbus, Nebraska, in March, when he also faced criticism. Several of Flood's colleagues have faced tough questions since Trump returned to office at the beginning of the year, leading Republican congressional leadership in March to advise GOP members not to hold in-person town halls. A spokesperson for Flood did not immediately respond to a request for comment. This article was originally published on
NBC News
28-05-2025
- Politics
- NBC News
Republican lawmaker grilled during town hall
Rep. Mike Flood, R-Neb., faced intense questioning from attendees at a town hall Tuesday, at one point conceding to them that he did not read a provision in the House's 'Big Beautiful Bill' before voting for it, triggering loud protests from the event's audience. The town hall was held in a high school in Seward, Nebraska, and was live streamed on YouTube by News Channel Nebraska — a media network founded and owned by Flood. Flood's admission that he did not read the full bill came when an attendee asked him why he had voted in favor of a provision which would make it harder for judges to enforce orders holding parties before them in contempt for defying court orders. Flood, who holds a law degree from the University of Nebraska, said he did not agree with that provision and that he was unaware of it when he voted in favor of the bill. 'I believe in the rule of law. I've taken an oath as an attorney, I've taken an oath as a state senator, I've taken an oath as a member of Congress, and I support our court system, and I do believe that the federal district courts, when issuing an injunction, should have legal effect. In fact, I relied upon that when the Biden administration was in place, the federal courts did a tremendous amount of good work,' Flood said. 'This provision was unknown to me when I voted for the bill,' he finished, to loud yells from the crowd. As the moderator tried to move on to the next question, Flood stopped her, saying, 'I am not going to hide the truth. This provision was unknown to me when I voted for that, and when I found out that provision was in the bill, I immediately reached out to my Senate counterparts and told them of my concern.' Flood's words did not calm attendees, who continued their shouting. The questions only got more intense from there, with attendees grilling him on a number of topics, from Medicaid cuts, to his voting record to changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Flood won handily in Seward, winning re-election with 77.6% of the county's votes against his Democratic opponent in November — larger margins than President Donald Trump, who won 72.2% of the county's votes in the same election. The congressman won his district with 60.1% of the vote. The Nebraska Democratic Party encouraged followers Tuesday to 'pack the place' and ask Flood questions at Tuesday's town hall. One attendee accused Flood of being a 'fascist' and asked him if he would be willing to invoke articles of impeachment against Trump. Flood denied the accusation, saying, 'I get that you get an applause line when you call me a fascist but I'm not. I am not a fascist, I'm an American, and I would never call you something like that.' Yet another attendee accused him of lying over promises to protect health care, but voting in favor of the "Big Beautiful Bill," which could trigger cuts. The bill would slash hundreds of billions of dollars for Medicaid and SNAP. In response, Flood said Nebraska does not provide benefits to undocumented immigrants, arguing that the bill's cuts would target that group of people and not his state. Some minutes later, Flood turned the question on the crowd, saying, 'Question for the audience, do you want illegal immigrants to get tax funded benefits?' The crowd answered with a loud, 'Yes.' Flood replied, 'I would say that is not the majority opinion of most Nebraskans, however, next question.' Tuesday's event comes two months after Flood hosted an earlier town hall in Columbus, Nebraska, during which the congressman also faced criticism. Several of Flood's colleagues faced tough questions from attendees since Trump returned to office at the beginning of the year, leading Republican congressional leadership in March to advise GOP members not to hold in-person town halls. A spokesperson for Flood did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Raquel Coronell Uribe
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Small town dad kills family of 4 in Mother's Day weekend murder-suicide hours before son's graduation: police
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). The wife of a Nebraska man who is suspected of killing his entire family of four in a murder-suicide pleaded for support for her husband's mental health online just days before she and her two sons were murdered, according to a report. Jeremy Koch, 42, stabbed and killed his wife Bailey, 41, and sons Hudson, 18, and Asher, 16, before killing himself in their rural Dawson County home, Nebraska State Patrol confirmed Saturday. Hudson was scheduled to graduate from high school on Saturday, just hours after the family was found dead, according to News Channel Nebraska. Arizona Pastor Found Dead With Hands Pinned To Wall In Homicide At Home The outlet reported on a now-removed GoFundMe page Bailey began earlier this month called "Jeremy's Battle: Mental Health Support Needed." Read On The Fox News App "May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so here we are... making you aware," Bailey reportedly wrote. She said Jeremy first attempted suicide in 2009 and had tried to take his life multiple times. Realtor Shot Dead By Mercedes Suspect With Criminal History: Police Last year, according to Bailey, Jeremy's depression reached a fever pitch. "Jeremy cannot get out of bed unless forced," she wrote. "By not eating or drinking, Jeremy is slowly completing suicide." She reportedly wrote that the family's income, which came from a local landscaping business Jeremy owned, had dried up. In March, Bailey said she woke up to Jeremy standing over her with a knife but talked him down and convinced him to get inpatient mental health care. That was the fourth time Jeremy had been hospitalized for his mental health struggles, according to the report. She said a round of electroconvulsive therapy did not help her husband. "It didn't work. Jeremy became a shell of himself." "I have no pride left," she wrote at the time. "Mental illness is taking my husband from me, and I'm begging you to open your eyes and see the reality that is this society's mental health crisis." However, Bailey reportedly said on the GoFundMe that Jeremy had been released from the hospital last week to attend Hudson's graduation. Bailey worked as a special education teacher at Holdrege Public Schools. "Our Holdrege school community is grieving after a tragic event that has deeply affected us all," the district reportedly said Saturday. "Our hearts are with everyone impacted."Original article source: Small town dad kills family of 4 in Mother's Day weekend murder-suicide hours before son's graduation: police
Sky News AU
12-05-2025
- Sky News AU
Nebraska dad fatally stabs wife, two kids and himself in apparent murder-suicide hours before son's high school graduation
A Nebraska father stabbed his entire family to death and then turned the knife on himself the same day as his oldest son's high school graduation, authorities said – and just three days after he was released from a mental health hospital. Jeremy Koch, 42, killed his 41-year-old wife, Bailey, and sons Hudson, 18, and Asher, 16, in a sickening stabbing spree Saturday before taking his own life in a rural part of Dawson County, according to the Nebraska State Patrol. The gruesome scene of the apparent murder-suicide was discovered by Bailey's parents around 9:45 a.m. All four family members suffered from fatal knife wounds, police said. 'I found our two grandsons, Hudson 18, and Asher 16, and our daughter Bailey, and our son-in-law Jeremy, dead laying in their beds,' Lane and Peggy Kugler, the father and mother of Bailey and grandparents of the two boys, said in a Facebook post, according to News Channel Nebraska. 'What I saw will haunt me the rest of my life.' The tragedy comes amid Jeremy's longtime struggle with depression and suicidal thoughts, which was chronicled by Bailey, a teacher, on a dedicated Facebook page. She wrote on the 'Anchoring Hope for Mental Health' page Wednesday that Jeremy had wrapped up a five-day stint receiving mental health care at a hospital with a photo of the couple smiling in a car. 'What a difference five days, some hydration and nutrition, med adjustments, therapies, and a safety plan can make!!!' Bailey Koch eerily wrote. 'Thank you for praying and for your unwavering support as I take Hottie Hubby HOME in time for our son's high school graduation! We still need lots of prayers as we try and carry on with life and find our new 'normal.'' Still, in the days leading up to the suspected murder-suicide, the father of two continued to struggle, according to his wife's recent social media posts. Hudson was set to receive his diploma at Cozad High School's graduation — which went on without the teen Saturday afternoon, just hours after the horrific slaughter. 'Cozad Schools was made aware of a tragic situation that will deeply affect our Cozad community,' the school district wrote. 'Our thoughts are with all those impacted during this incredibly difficult time.' Bailey Koch was remembered as a 'passionate educator, caring colleague and bright presence in the school community,' by Holdrege Public Schools, where she worked, according to NTV. Jeremy and Bailey were high school sweethearts and together for at least 25 years, according to the Facebook page. In a since-deleted GoFundMe page, Bailey said her husband this month had survived numerous suicide attempts that included a car crash that nearly killed him. 'When he awoke,' she wrote, according to News Channel Nebraska, 'he was destroyed his attempt hadn't worked.' If you or anyone you know needs help: Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800 Lifeline – 13 11 14 Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636 Originally published as Nebraska dad fatally stabs wife, two kids and himself in apparent murder-suicide hours before son's high school graduation
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Yahoo
Nebraska father kills family in triple murder-suicide on son's graduation day
A Nebraska man killed his family in a triple murder-suicide on the day of his eldest son's high school graduation, police said. Jeremy Koch, 42, fatally stabbed his wife, Bailey, and their two sons, Hudson and Asher, on Saturday at their home in Johnson Lake, Nebraska State Patrol said in a press release. Hudson Koch, 18, was scheduled to graduate from Cozad High School that same day. Koch had battled mental health problems since 2009 and was eventually diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Bailey Koch, 41, had chronicled her husband's mental health journey and the family's efforts to help him on a Facebook page and in multiple articles for the local newspaper. In a since-removed GoFundMe page, Bailey said one day in March, she woke up to Jeremy standing over her with a knife, News Channel Nebraska reported. In previous posts, she said Jeremy had survived multiple suicide attempts. 'Finding a happy medium where Jeremy can actually live, as opposed to constantly fighting to stay alive, has been a battle we've been on since 2009,' she wrote for Cozad Local in a post published three days before the murders. 'July of 2024 was when the suicidal thoughts returned after a seven-year hiatus.' Jeremy was released from the hospital that same day ahead of Hudson's high school graduation. Bailey celebrated the news with a Facebook post. 'We still need lots of prayers as we try and carry on with life and find our new 'normal,'' she wrote. 'Tonight .. we rest. Much love to you and God bless. We will keep you updated!' _____
