Tag: Mass Shootings

Energy committee Chairman John Barrasso said lawmakers should "not take for granted" the Capitol Police. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Energy and Environment

Senate hearing on ethanol used to thank Capitol Police

John Siciliano · June 14, 2017 3:25 pm

"This morning, the U.S. Congress suffered a despicable and cowardly attack," Pelosi said. "My thoughts and prayers are with Whip Steve Scalise and the others wounded, Capitol Police and staff, and their families." (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

National Security

Nancy Pelosi: GOP congressional baseball practice shooting ‘despicable and cowardly’

Jack O'brien · June 14, 2017 3:18 pm

James T. Hodgkinson, identified as the suspect in the mass shooting at a Republican congressional baseball practice on Wednesday died from injuries after police returned fire. (Derik Holtmann/Belleville News-Democrat via AP)

National Security

James T. Hodgkinson identified as shooter at GOP congressional baseball practice: Reports

Kyle Feldscher · June 14, 2017 3:09 pm

"I extend my prayers to the families of those who lost their lives, to the wounded and the recovering, and to our dear colleague Gabby Giffords," Scalise said. (AP photos)

National Security

Flashback: Steve Scalise pays tribute to Gabrielle Giffords after Tucson shooting

Caitlin Yilek · June 14, 2017 2:59 pm

Alexandria, Va., Police Chief Michael Brown speaks about the shooting where House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of La. was shot at a congressional baseball practice. Brown said the suspect shot at officers, who returned fire. The suspect was reportedly shot and had been taken into custody. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Police: ‘Too early to tell’ if shooting at GOP congressional baseball game practice was assassination attempt

Kyle Feldscher, Robert King, Kelly Cohen · June 14, 2017 2:49 pm

Rep. Dave Brat, R-Va., said members of Congress will have to think through security more thoroughly in the wake of Wednesday morning's shooting at Republicans' baseball practice in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

National Security

Dave Brat: Lawmakers must think through security ‘more thoroughly’ after shooting

Melissa Quinn · June 14, 2017 2:46 pm

President Trump and Vice President Pence will cancel scheduled speeches on Wednesday in the wake of a shooting at a congressional GOP baseball practice in Virginia. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump, Pence cancel events after shooting at congressional baseball practice

Sarah Bedford · June 14, 2017 2:13 pm

Capitol Hill Police officers shut down the plaza on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, June 14, 2017, after House Majority Whip Steve Scalise was shot during a Congressional baseball game in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Washington Secrets

Increased security at Capitol, ‘everybody on edge’

Paul Bedard · June 14, 2017 2:05 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.

Beltway Confidential

Democrats turned a dugout into a sanctuary to pray for Republicans

Philip Wegmann · June 14, 2017 2:04 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

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