"Capitol Clash: McCarthy Accused of Shoving GOP Rep Burchett"

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"Capitol Clash: McCarthy Accused of Shoving GOP Rep Burchett"
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GOP Rep. Tim Burchett claims that former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy purposefully elbowed him in the back on Capitol Hill, following Burchett's vote to remove McCarthy from his leadership post. Burchett called McCarthy a "bully" and described the exchange as "a little heated." McCarthy denies intentionally shoving or elbowing Burchett and said the hallway was tight. Burchett was one of eight Republicans who voted to oust McCarthy, citing his collaboration with Democrats to avoid a government shutdown.

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