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GOP Rep. Van Orden berates officials in Israel briefing, apologized for by fellow lawmaker

  • Rep. Derrick Van Orden shouted obscenities at Biden officials during a classified congressional briefing on Israel.
  • Van Orden accused the briefers of incompetence and claimed his military background made him the expert.
  • Rep. Jason Crow apologized on behalf of Congress for Van Orden's behavior, drawing applause from attendees.
  • Van Orden has a history of outbursts, including at teenaged Senate pages and a library employee.
  • Some lawmakers still found the briefing useful, while others like Rep. Pramila Jayapal left early over the politicized tone.
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