"Garret Graves Reveals Tense GOP Meeting Almost Erupted into Fist Fight"

Rep. Garret Graves revealed that the mood in the Republican conference meeting after Rep. Kevin McCarthy's ouster as speaker was tense, with the possibility of physical altercations. Acting Speaker Patrick McHenry's decision to pause the chamber's activities until next week was criticized by Rep. Matt Gaetz, who called for urgency in electing a new speaker. McCarthy was removed from the position after eight Republicans joined Democrats in voting for his ouster, triggered by Gaetz's motion to vacate the chair.