N.C., encouraged House Republicans to do more virtual events over in-person town halls, according to multiple sources familiar with the meeting.

WASHINGTON—Top House Republicans are urging GOP lawmakers to stop holding in-person town halls, a warning that comes after viral confrontations with constituents and Democratic activists over government layoffs and feared Medicaid cuts.

They’re professional protesters. So why would we give them a forum to do that right now?” Speaker Mike Johnson said, falling back on Republicans’ ol’ reliable playbook for when people get pissed at them for ruining our lives.