French minister denies manipulating intelligence against LFI in heated parliament clash

French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez denied accusations of manipulating intelligence services against La France insoumise (LFI) during Tuesday's parliamentary session, accusing the party of adding "fuel to the fire" over weekend violence. Nuñez rejected LFI coordinator Manuel Bompard's claims, stating intelligence services "do not work on political parties." Bompard announced he would refer the minister to the Court of Justice of the Republic for "abuse of authority," following a Mediapart investigation alleging orders to incriminate LFI. The heated exchange saw LFI deputies shout "démission" and "Barbouze" at Nuñez, who urged them to "firmly condemn the rioters." Bompard called the situation a "state scandal" amid ongoing tensions over violent protests.