Two House committee hearings this week were disrupted by heated confrontations between lawmakers, highlighting ongoing tensions in Congress.

During a House committee meeting focused on funding issues, Rep. Al Green engaged in a contentious exchange with Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin. Green called Mullin a racist during the proceedings and repeatedly told him to "shut up," according to reports from the session.

In a separate incident on the House floor, Rep. Max Miller made accusations against Rep. Rashida Tlaib, claiming she had ties to Hezbollah. The accusation was made during a debate concerning U.S. forces in Lebanon and reportedly sparked chaos among lawmakers present.

Both incidents reflect the increasingly polarized atmosphere in congressional proceedings. The exchanges occurred during official legislative business, with the confrontations drawing attention away from the substantive policy matters under discussion.

The specific details of what prompted Green's remarks toward Mullin were not immediately clear from available reports. Similarly, Miller did not provide evidence to support his claims about Tlaib during the floor debate.

Such public confrontations between members of Congress have become more frequent in recent years, often overshadowing legislative work and committee proceedings designed to address policy issues.