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Timothée Chalamet and Matthew McConaughey headline CNN/Variety's Town Hall tonight at 7 p.m. ET, filmed at the University of Texas at Austin, where they’ll discuss acting, craft, and take student questions; viewers can watch without cable via streaming options like DIRECTV's five-day trial or Sling TV's $4.99 Day Pass.
Organized by Indivisible Kingwood, a Crenshaw town hall erupted into a public confrontation over ICE, DHS raids, and constitutional rights, with attendees pressuring the congressman and Crenshaw retreating, illustrating democratic accountability beyond partisan lines.
Disney’s incoming CEO Josh D’Amaro, joined by Dana Walden and outgoing chief Bob Iger, addressed a company town hall in Burbank, praising the transition process and sharing optimism for the company’s future. D’Amaro lauded the support from Iger and Walden, recalled a notable moment with Walden at Disney World, and noted his intent to honor Disney’s legacy while pushing for growth across streaming, films, ESPN direct‑to‑consumer, and global experiences. Iger praised the leadership bench and D’Amaro’s energy and creativity. Walden was promoted to President and Chief Creative Officer, with Iger staying on as strategic advisor until 2026, and D’Amaro set to take the reins on March 18, marking Disney’s third CEO transition in six years.
At a Texas District 2 town hall, well-informed constituents challenged Dan Crenshaw on immigration policy, constitutional questions, and Venezuela, dismantling his talking points and exposing a gap between performative rhetoric and real-world consequences, ultimately signaling a withdrawal of support and a push for accountability.
Federal prosecutors charged Minneapolis resident Anthony Kazmierczak, 55, with assaulting or impeding a federal employee after he rushed Rep. Ilhan Omar at a Minnesota town hall and sprayed her with liquid; two security guards tackled him and he was arrested. Investigators say the substance was water and apple cider vinegar, which Kazmierczak reportedly admitted spraying. Omar said threats against her rise with the president’s rhetoric amid ongoing political tensions.
A man who sprayed apple cider vinegar on Rep. Ilhan Omar at a Minneapolis town hall has been charged with assaulting and intimidating her.
A federal complaint charges Anthony J. Kazmierczak, 55, with assault for spraying Ilhan Omar with a syringe containing apple cider vinegar and water during a Minneapolis town hall; the liquid stained her clothing and may have reached her face and right eye, and witnesses say he followed up with a remark about Minnesotans; the FBI affidavit describes the syringe and incident as Omar spoke about Kristi Noem's resignation.
The Justice Department charged Anthony Kazmierczak with forcibly assaulting, opposing, impeding, and intimidating a U.S. official during official duties after he sprayed a liquid from a syringe at Rep. Ilhan Omar at a Minneapolis town hall; the liquid, reportedly apple cider vinegar, stained her clothes and possibly reached her face, and Omar said the attack tied to national political rhetoric; the case is ongoing.
Trump’s anti-immigrant, demeaning rhetoric toward Rep. Ilhan Omar has long preceded real-world threats; at a Minneapolis town hall, a man rushed the stage and sprayed her with a pungent liquid as she spoke, but she finished her remarks. The attack underscores years of threats Omar has faced and is part of a pattern tied to Trump’s inflammatory language. House Speaker Johnson had withheld her 24-hour Capitol Police protection for months before approving extra protection after the incident, and Omar has raised funds for private security. Allies say the violence reflects the danger of politicized rhetoric.
Police arrested 55-year-old Anthony Kazmierczak after he used a syringe to spray an unknown liquid on Rep. Ilhan Omar at a Minneapolis town hall; Omar was unharmed and continued speaking as officers detained him. Kazmierczak has a documented criminal history (including a 1989 felony auto theft conviction), multiple DUI arrests, and financial troubles. Investigators are evaluating the substance and potential charges, with prosecutors deciding on next steps, a reminder of the broader rise in threats against lawmakers amid intense political tension and Trump-related commentary.
Rolling coverage of Minnesota’s immigration crackdown and its political fallout: the White House proposes a new national fraud‑enforcement division, while the Alex Pretti shooting triggers investigations and scrutiny of ICE; DHS funding debates and calls to rein in border enforcement intensify as protests erupt at detention centers and politicians clash over policy in a tense national dialogue surrounding immigration and security.
Forensic analysis concluded the unknown liquid sprayed at Rep. Ilhan Omar during a north Minneapolis town hall was likely apple cider vinegar; the attacker, 55-year-old Anthony J. Kazmierczak, was arrested on suspicion of third-degree assault after lunging at Omar, who continued addressing the crowd. CNN corroborated the substance, and Kazmierczak has a history of posts ridiculing Omar's stance on defunding police. The incident occurred after a Trump rally and did not stop Omar's participation in the event.
Lawmakers from both parties condemned an unknown-substance spray attack on Ilhan Omar during a Minneapolis town hall, linking the incident to hostile rhetoric from Donald Trump. Omar was unharmed, and lawmakers urged accountability and an end to violent political discourse, noting a separate recent attack on Rep. Maxwell Frost.
At a Minneapolis town hall, U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar was sprayed with an unknown substance by a man who was tackled and restrained. Omar was not injured and continued the event; authorities have not released details about the substance or any charges, and no immediate comment from police or the White House.
At a Minneapolis town hall, a man lunged toward Rep. Ilhan Omar and attempted to spray her with an unknown liquid before security restrained him. Police said the suspect used a syringe and was arrested for third‑degree assault. Omar was unharmed and returned to speaking, later calling the intimidation unacceptable as officials investigate the incident.