Tag: Congressional Baseball Game

Law enforcement officers investigate the scene of a shooting near a baseball field in Alexandria, Va., Wednesday, June 14, 2017, where House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of La. was shot at a Congressional baseball practice. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

National Security

Lawmakers react to attack on Republican baseball practice

Josh Siegel · June 14, 2017 2:02 pm

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise's office announced Wednesday there will be no votes today in the House of Representatives after Scalise was shot during practice for the congressional baseball game earlier Wednesday morning. (Washington Examiner)

House cancels votes after Steve Scalise shot in Virginia

Al Weaver · June 14, 2017 1:55 pm

"He was transported to MedStar Washington Hospital Center, where he is currently undergoing surgery," according to a statement from a spokesman. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

National Security

Steve Scalise in ‘good spirits’ after baseball practice shooting

Al Weaver · June 14, 2017 1:53 pm

Democrats practicing for the Congressional Baseball Game that was scheduled for Thursday night prayed for the Republican counterparts after at least five people were injured as they prepared for the charity game Wednesday.

National Security

Photo: Democrats pray for Republican colleagues after baseball shooting

Caitlin Yilek · June 14, 2017 1:41 pm

Former Arizona Rep. Gabby Giffords said her heart is with her former colleagues and others after the shooting during the Republicans' congressional baseball practice Wednesday morning. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

National Security

Gabby Giffords: ‘My heart is with my former colleagues’ after baseball practice shooting

Madeleine Morgenstern · June 14, 2017 1:38 pm

"This morning the hearts of the whole House are with @SteveScalise, the brave Capitol police, staff, and all those who were in harm's way," Ryan tweeted. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

National Security

Ryan: ‘Hearts of the whole House’ with shooting victims

Susan Ferrechio · June 14, 2017 1:37 pm

Capitol Hill Police Chief Matthew Verderosa, right, with Alexandria, Va. Police Chief Michael Brown, left, discuss the shooting of House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of La. at a congressional GOP baseball practice. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

National Security

Police: Five shooting victims transported to hospital, situation ‘stable’

Susan Ferrechio · June 14, 2017 1:17 pm

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., said he was in the outfield, behind a fence, when the gunman started firing up to 60 shots at lawmakers, hitting Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., two officers and an aide. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

National Security

Rand Paul at the shooting scene: ‘It’s a killing field’

Susan Ferrechio · June 14, 2017 1:00 pm

President Trump and Vice President Pence said they were "deeply saddened" by a shooting Wednesday morning at a Virginia baseball field. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Trump ‘deeply saddened’ by congressional baseball shooting

Sarah Bedford · June 14, 2017 12:44 pm

Police and emergency personnel are seen near the scene where House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of La. was shot during a congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

National Security

GOP Whip Steve Scalise shot by gunman at baseball practice

Melissa Quinn · June 14, 2017 12:04 pm

Red Alert Politics

[WATCH] Baltimore landslide swallows six cars

Morgan Chalfant · May 2, 2014 4:16 am