Jun 14 House Speaker Ryan calls for unity, but shooting reveals stark political divide By Daniel Bush The surface-level bipartisanship after the Virginia shooting Wednesday belied political tensions over the attack, which injured House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, two Capitol Hill police officers, a congressional aide and a lobbyist. Continue reading
Jun 14 WATCH: Eyewitness video captures congressional baseball shooting By Lisa Desjardins The PBS NewsHour has obtained video of the shooting that occurred this morning at a congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia. Continue reading
Jun 14 Read these lawmakers accounts of the congressional baseball shooting By Joshua Barajas As authorities suss out the details of the congressional baseball practice shooting this morning, here are several eyewitness accounts offered by GOP lawmakers, including Sen. Rand Paul, at the scene. Continue reading
Jun 14 WATCH: Paul Ryan and Nancy Pelosi address congressional baseball shooting By Daniel Bush House Speaker Paul Ryan and Minority Leader Rep. Nancy Pelosi Nancy Pelosi are expected to deliver statements about today's shooting at a congressional baseball practice. Continue reading
Jun 14 Gunman dies of injuries after attack on congressional baseball practice By Erica R. Hendry Trump said in a statement from the White House that House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, who was shot in the attack, was recovering from his injuries. Continue reading
Jun 14 WATCH: Trump addresses shooting at congressional baseball practice By Erica R. Hendry "We can all agree that we are blessed to be Americans, that our children deserve to grow up in a nation of safety and peace," President Donald Trump said in a statement from the White House. Continue reading
Jun 14 WATCH: FBI says it’s ‘exploring all angles’ after shooting at congressional baseball practice By Corinne Segal Police say a suspect is in custody after Wednesday's shooting at a men’s congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia. Continue reading
Jun 14 House Majority Whip Steve Scalise and others shot at congressional baseball practice By Corinne Segal, Jenny Marder A men's congressional baseball practice was attacked by a gunman Wednesday morning and several people were shot, including House Majority Whip Steve Scalise. Continue reading
Jan 06 What to watch on Congress’ first day back By Domenico Montanaro, Lisa Desjardins, Rachel Wellford, Simone Pathe Welcome to the 114th Congress. Both the House and Senate, which will have a new majority leader in Kentucky Republican Mitch McConnell, will gavel in for the new Congress at noon today. The chambers each begin with a prayer, but… Continue reading
Dec 31 GOP leaders look for Scalise revelation to blow over By Charles Babington, Associated Press WASHINGTON — House Republican leaders have been supportive of Louisiana Rep. Steve Scalise since the revelation that he appeared before a white supremacist organization 12 years ago, suggesting they think the flare-up will fade, while some Democrats have been critical… Continue reading