<p>Democratic Rep. Jake Auchincloss, Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales, CNN Political Commentator Ashley Allison and Republican Pollster Brenda Gianiny join CNN's Jake Tapper to discuss a whirlwind political week, recent protests over DOGE at GOP town halls, and a potential government shutdown.</p>

GOP congressman splits with leaders: 'I think town halls are great'

Democratic Rep. Jake Auchincloss, Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales, CNN Political Commentator Ashley Allison and Republican Pollster Brenda Gianiny join CNN's Jake Tapper to discuss a whirlwind political week, recent protests over DOGE at GOP town halls, and a potential government shutdown.

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<p>Democratic Rep. Jake Auchincloss, Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales, CNN Political Commentator Ashley Allison and Republican Pollster Brenda Gianiny join CNN's Jake Tapper to discuss a whirlwind political week, recent protests over DOGE at GOP town halls, and a potential government shutdown.</p>

GOP congressman splits with leaders: 'I think town halls are great'

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