GOP Rep. Van Orden berated teen Senate pages with profanity in Capitol Rotunda, drawing rebukes from leaders

Rep. Van Orden cursed at and yelled at teenage Senate pages resting in the Capitol Rotunda after working late.
Van Orden referred to the pages with derogatory language, told them to leave, and accused them of being disrespectful.
Van Orden defended his actions, citing the historical significance of the Rotunda as a Civil War field hospital.
Senate leaders Schumer and McConnell denounced Van Orden's behavior and thanked the pages for their work.
Van Orden refused to apologize, embracing potential "bad press," while House Speaker McCarthy plans to speak with him.