The White House said the incidents represent just a handful of critics. Others noted similarities to earlier backlash against disruptive moves in Washington.

The Conservative Political Action Conference this week was abuzz with talk about President Trump’s Republican heir. And much of that centered on JD Vance.

Lawmakers are facing tough questions from their constituents about DOGE’s spending cuts and firings. NBC News’ Peter Alexander, Brendan Buck, former Press Secretary to House Speakers Paul Ryan and John Boehner, and Washington Post White House reporter Jacqueline Alemany join José Díaz-Balart to discuss the impact of the changes from the Trump administration.

Senators in D.C. were up into the early morning hours doing a “vote-a-rama.” It’s part of a budget resolution process being used to unlock a path to implement President Trump’s legislative agenda.

For Representative David Valadao of California and other Republicans whose constituents depend on Medicaid, a vote for their party’s budget could be politically fatal. President Trump’s agenda hangs in the balance.