"Partisan Clash: Republican Rep. Blocks Democrat from Cuba Hearing"

Florida Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar blocked California Democrat Rep. Barbara Lee from participating in a House subcommittee hearing on Cuba due to Lee's views on the country, leading to a heated exchange and accusations of suppressing free speech. Salazar cited Lee's friendship with Fidel Castro as the reason for her exclusion, prompting criticism from fellow lawmakers. The conflict spilled over to social media, with both sides exchanging accusations and criticisms. Lee and others condemned the move as an attempt to stifle diverse opinions, while Salazar defended her decision as protecting the interests of the Cuban exile community in Miami.