Physical Feistiness in Politics Is Nothing New to Washington

Rep. Richard Hudson (R-N.C.) (L), pulls Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.) back as they talk with Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and others during the 14th round of voting for Speaker as the House on Jan. 6, 2023. Andrew Harnik/AP Photo

News Analysis

Last week, the American public was treated to the spectacle of members of the U.S. House of Representatives acting in an especially combative mode.