Democrats repeatedly interrupt McCarthy on House floor

Democrats repeatedly interrupted House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy during a speech on the House floor on Thursday, accusing him of misleading the public about the January 6 attack on the Capitol.

McCarthy was speaking about the ongoing investigation into the attack when he was interrupted by Democrats, who shouted questions and accusations at him.

One Democrat, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York, accused McCarthy of "lying to the American people" about his knowledge of the attack. Jeffries also accused McCarthy of trying to "cover up" the truth about what happened on January 6.

McCarthy responded by accusing Democrats of trying to "politicize" the attack. He said that he was "telling the truth" about what happened on January 6 and that Democrats were "trying to change the subject" from the Biden administration's failures.

The interruptions continued for several minutes, with Democrats shouting at McCarthy and McCarthy shouting back.

The exchange highlighted the deep partisan divide in Congress over the January 6 attack. Democrats believe that McCarthy is not being truthful about his knowledge of the attack, while Republicans believe that Democrats are trying to use the attack to score political points.

The interruptions also raised questions about whether McCarthy would be able to maintain control of the House floor during the upcoming impeachment hearings of former President Donald Trump. If Democrats are able to repeatedly interrupt McCarthy, it could make it difficult for him to control the debate and could lead to chaos on the House floor.

Democrats on the House floor interrupted Speaker Kevin McCarthy after lawmakers voted to censure Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), a key lawmaker in Democrats' congressional investigations into former President Donald Trump during his presidency.

The censure vote was largely symbolic, as it was unlikely to have any practical consequences for Schiff. However, it was seen as a major victory for Trump and his allies, who have long accused Schiff of bias and dishonesty in his handling of the Russia investigation.

After the vote, McCarthy took to the floor to defend his decision to support the censure. He accused Schiff of "lying to the American people" and "trying to overturn the results of the 2016 election."

Democrats were quick to interrupt McCarthy, shouting accusations of their own. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York accused McCarthy of "trying to cover up" the truth about Trump's attempts to interfere in the election.

The interruptions continued for several minutes, with Democrats and Republicans shouting at each other across the aisle. The scene was reminiscent of the January 6 attack on the Capitol, when Trump supporters stormed the building in an attempt to prevent Congress from certifying Joe Biden's victory.

The censure vote and the subsequent interruptions highlighted the deep partisan divide in Congress. Democrats believe that Schiff was unfairly targeted for his role in the Russia investigation, while Republicans believe that he should be held accountable for his actions.

The vote also raised questions about the future of congressional oversight. If Schiff can be censured for his handling of the Russia investigation, it could make it more difficult for Congress to investigate future presidents.

The interruptions also raised questions about whether Speaker Kevin McCarthy would be able to maintain control of the House floor. If Democrats are able to repeatedly interrupt McCarthy, it could make it difficult for him to control the debate and could lead to chaos on the House floor.

The events on the House floor were a reminder of the deep divisions in American politics. It remains to be seen whether these divisions can be overcome, or whether they will continue to paralyze the government.