- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Representative Mike Lawler were involved in a heated verbal confrontation amid a government shutdown.
- Tensions on Capitol Hill have been escalating due to the ongoing shutdown, leading to increased friction among legislators.
- The confrontation between Jeffries and Lawler highlights the growing partisan disagreements during the current political crisis.
- In response to the incident, Jeffries advised Lawler to refrain from making public comments that might further inflame the situation.
- This advice suggests an attempt by Jeffries to de-escalate tensions and prevent further disruptions within Congress.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/jeffries-tells-lawler-keep-your-mouth-shut-shutdown-sparks-capitol-hill-confrontations)
