Tensions Boil Over Between McCarthy and Swalwell on House Floor

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.