House Republicans canceled a sit-down dinner for new members on Sunday night after Democrats were forced to do the same amid backlash from social media users who vilified the politicians for flouting COVID-19 rules. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R - California) had defended the dinner on Saturday but said his team would revisit the plans. The outlet reported that the tables were still in place right before the dinner was due to start on Sunday. House Republicans canceled a sit-down dinner for new members on Sunday night after Democrats were forced to do the same amid backlash from social media users who vilified the politicians for flouting COVID-19 rules. At a news conference on Thursday Pelosi admonished Republicans for refusing to 'listen to science' and emphasized the need to heed CDC warnings.

Source: Daily Mail November 16, 2020 07:02 UTC