Ruiz Hosts Town Hall on Budget Cuts

Congressman Raul Ruiz held an in-person town hall meeting Saturday at Rancho Mirage High School.
He was joined by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Policy Co-Chair Nanette Barragán.
The event centered on a Republican-backed budget proposal currently under discussion in Congress.
The proposal calls for $163 billion in spending cuts.
Programs targeted include renewable energy, medical care, and other critical services.
Jeffries strongly criticized the proposed cuts, calling them harmful to working families.
He emphasized the need to protect investments in clean energy and healthcare.
Congressman Ruiz has hosted a series of town halls since the Trump administration began.
These meetings provide a platform for community members to voice their concerns.
Past discussions have addressed sweeping executive orders and federal employee dismissals.
Saturday’s crowd included concerned residents from across the Coachella Valley.
The meeting concluded with a Q&A focused on protecting local resources and jobs.