- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Representative Mike Lawler were involved in a heated verbal confrontation.
- The confrontation took place amidst the tensions surrounding the ongoing government shutdown.
- Following the exchange, Jeffries advised Lawler to “maintain a dignified silence.”
- The advice suggests a call for restraint and composed behavior in response to the heightened tensions on Capitol Hill.
- This incident highlights the strained interactions among lawmakers during the government shutdown.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/jeffries-tells-lawler-keep-your-mouth-shut-shutdown-sparks-capitol-hill-confrontations)