House Oversight Hearing Erupts After Senator Padilla Detained

A House Oversight Committee hearing became highly contentious after Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) was forcibly removed and handcuffed by federal agents at a press conference held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-FL) repeatedly demanded a subpoena for Noem over the incident, leading to heated exchanges with Committee Chair Rep. James Comer (R-KY), who told Frost to "shut up" and accused him of seeking media attention. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) also joined the fray, accusing Frost of being a former Antifa member and further escalating tensions. The discord included Greene referencing Frost’s 2021 arrest at a voting rights rally, which Frost described as nonviolent resistance. The hearing was suspended amid the chaos, and the dispute highlighted deep partisan divisions over immigration enforcement and election-related controversies. Meanwhile, separate confrontations erupted on the House floor during votes, underscoring the increasingly fractious atmosphere in Congress.