Jen Psaki: Capitol Hill is reaching a boiling point

Three verbal and physical clashes took place on one day

VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news with Jen Psaki VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news with Jen Psaki Saturday, November 18, 2023 Capitol Hill's culture of violence By Jen Psaki A series of events involving lawmakers this week highlighted the growing culture of violence on Capitol Hill. Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., was accused of elbowing Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn. in the back, setting off a chase through the halls of Congress where the words "jerk," "pathetic" and "chicken move" were reportedly thrown around. That same day, a fistfight nearly broke out in the middle of a Senate hearing when Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., stood up from his chair to confront the president of the Teamsters union. That same day, a fistfight nearly broke out in the middle of a Senate hearing when Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., stood up from his chair to confront the president of the Teamsters union. That's three episodes of verbal and physical altercations over the course of a single day. Not on the playground… but in the U.S. Capitol.   Read more exclusive insights from Jen Psaki here. And tune into "Inside with Jen Psaki" Mondays at 8 p.m. ET, and Sundays at 12 p.m. ET on MSNBC. TOP STORIES BRENDAN BUCK A Freedom Caucus member's rant highlights the far right's cluelessness No group has done more to undermine conservative policy than the Freedom Caucus. Read more. JARVIS DEBERRY At 48, André 3000 has run out of things to say. There's no shame in that. André 3000's new album "New Blue Sun" features him playing the flute, because, he says, he's run out of things to rap about. Read more. JA'HAN JONES  Harrison Floyd plays the race card in angry response to Fani Willis' latest motion Trump's Black co-defendants in Fulton County are using their race to show MAGA loyalty. Read more. MICHAEL A. COHEN Biden's diplomatic breakthrough with Xi calls for celebration The last thing the president needs is a crisis in Asia. Read more.         TOP VIDEOS INSIDE WITH JEN PSAKI Judge rules Trump 'engaged in an insurrection,' but is eligible for ballot DEADLINE WHITE HOUSE George Santos facing a new house expulsion vote in the wake of damning ethics report THE REIDOUT 'I know many families in Gaza who lost loved ones': UNRWA official slams Palestinian death toll doubts DEADLINE WHITE HOUSE New audio reveals Donald Trump wanted to go to the capitol during the Jan 6 Insurrection MORE FROM MSNBC Tomorrow, MSNBC Films presents 'Periodical,' a new documentary that takes an honest and entertaining look at menstruation and menopause in an effort to smash historical stigmas. Watch 'Periodical,' tomorrow at 10 p.m. ET on MSNBC and streaming on Peacock. In the final stop of the "Why Is This Happening?" live tour, Rachel Maddow joined Chris Hayes in New York City for a discussion about her new book, "PREQUEL," and the importance of preserving democracy. Watch "Why is this Happening? Live With Chris Hayes and Rachel Maddow," now streaming on Peacock.  MSNBC INSIGHTS Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! Join the MSNBC Insights Community. This weekend on MSNBC SATURDAY MSNBC's "The Saturday Show" at 9am ET: Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.)… Actor Colman Domingo MSNBC's "Velshi" at 10am ET: J. Michael Luttig… Laurence Tribe… David Ignatius SUNDAY MSNBC's "Inside with Jen Psaki" at 12pm ET: Gov. JB Pritzker (D-Ill.)… Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.) MSNBC's "Ayman" at 9pm ET: Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.)… Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-Pa.) MSNBC Films presents "Periodical" at 10pm ET   *Subject to change 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 PRIVACY | CONTACT | UNSUBSCRIBE PRIVACY | CONTACT | UNSUBSCRIBE