Overview

• Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Rep. Eric Swalwell got into a heated confrontation on the House floor, with McCarthy threatening to "beat up" Swalwell.
• The conflict began after Swalwell criticized McCarthy as weak; McCarthy later approached Swalwell, who called him "a pussy."
• There is existing tension between the two over McCarthy removing Swalwell from the House Intelligence Committee.
• Witnesses say McCarthy threatened Swalwell, who responded with profanity, leading to a standoff before McCarthy let Swalwell pass.
• The clash highlights ongoing partisan tensions and bitterness between the new Republican House majority and Democrats.