President Trump delivered a statement on the shooting of Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) and four others in Alexandria, VA, saying gunman was now dead, and that the thoughts and prayers of the city and nation were with he and his family.
Senate leaders set aside their usual remarks on upcoming legislation for the day and instead spoke about the Virginia shooting. They thanked Capitol Police for their actions.
Sen. Sanders says that the man who shot Congressman Steve Scalise along with 2 Capitol Hill Police officers worked on his campaign. From the Senate Floor.
Sen James Lankford (R-OK) said a prayer on the Senate floor today to show appreciation that more members of Congress weren't killed this morning. He's noticed people praying in offices through the Capitol complex. Sen. Lankford stressed that Congress needs to set a tone that the political parties can disagree without violence.
The founders of the Congressional law enforcement caucus say if not for the Capitol police, today's shooting would have been much worse. Sens. Chris Coons (D-DE) & Roy Blunt (R-MO) spoke on the Senate floor and thanked law officers for what they do.
President Trump delivered a statement on the shooting of Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) and four others in Alexandria, VA, saying gunman was now dead, and that the thoughts and prayers of the city and nation were with he and his family.
Veterans Affairs Secretary Dr. David Shulkin is one of the witnesses testifying before the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee on the president's FY 2018 budget. The secretary is expected to discuss the Veterans Choice Program and modernizing the VA.
Sen. Sanders says that the man who shot Congressman Steve Scalise along with 2 Capitol Hill Police officers worked on his campaign. From the Senate Floor.
Senate leaders set aside their usual remarks on upcoming legislation for the day and instead spoke about the Virginia shooting. They thanked Capitol Police for their actions.
Sen James Lankford (R-OK) said a prayer on the Senate floor today to show appreciation that more members of Congress weren't killed this morning. He's noticed people praying in offices through the Capitol complex. Sen. Lankford stressed that Congress needs to set a tone that the political parties can disagree without violence.
The founders of the Congressional law enforcement caucus say if not for the Capitol police, today's shooting would have been much worse. Sens. Chris Coons (D-DE) & Roy Blunt (R-MO) spoke on the Senate floor and thanked law officers for what they do.
Senate President Pro Tempore Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Senate Republican Whip John Cornyn, who both get Capitol Police protection, thanks the police today for their service. Sen. Hatch thanked each of his security detail by name.
The founders of the Congressional law enforcement caucus say if not for the Capitol police, today's shooting would have been much worse. Sens. Chris Coons (D-DE) & Roy Blunt (R-MO) spoke on the Senate floor and thanked law officers for what they do.
Reps. Joe Barton (R-TX) and Mike Doyle (D-PA) held a news conference in the wake of the shooting of Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) at a baseball practice in Alexandria, VA. They announced that the Congressional Baseball Game, for which Republicans were practicing during the shooting, would still occur the following day. They also answered questions regarding security at the upcoming game, and on the condition of some of the victims.
Rep. Roger Williams (R-TX) held a news conference with reporters following the shooting of Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) and four others at a baseball practice in Alexandria, VA. A staffer of Rep. Williams was among those shot, and Rep. Williams himself was injured after diving into the dugout to avoid the shooter.
Senate President Pro Tempore Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Senate Republican Whip John Cornyn, who both get Capitol Police protection, thanks the police today for their service. Sen. Hatch thanked each of his security detail by name.
President Trump delivered a statement on the shooting of Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) and four others in Alexandria, VA, saying gunman was now dead, and that the thoughts and prayers of the city and nation were with he and his family.
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Greg Walden (R-OR) outlined his legislative agenda at an event hosted by Bloomberg Government in Washington, DC. Chair Walden talked about efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act as well as energy and environment issues.
The FBI special agent in charge of the investigation, the U.S. Capitol deputy police chief and the Alexandria, Virginia police chief updated reporters on the shooting of House Minority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) and several others at a congressional baseball practice.
On their way into a an all-members briefing on the shooting of Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) and four others at baseball practice in Alexandria, VA, Reps. Joe Barton (R-TX) and Patrick Meehan (R-PA) spoke to reporters about what they saw at the game. Rep. Meehan said another member of the team briefly spoke to the shooter while passing him on a sidewalk, during which the shooter asked who the men playing on the field were, and what their party affiliation was.
On his way into a an all-members briefing on the shooting of Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) and four others at baseball practice in Alexandria, VA, Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-SC) spoke to reporters about his brief interaction with the shooter while passing him on a sidewalk, during which the shooter asked who the men playing on the field were, and what their party affiliation was.
Senate leaders set aside their usual remarks on upcoming legislation for the day and instead spoke about the Virginia shooting. They thanked Capitol Police for their actions.
Sen. Sanders says that the man who shot Congressman Steve Scalise along with 2 Capitol Hill Police officers worked on his campaign. From the Senate Floor.
Sen James Lankford (R-OK) said a prayer on the Senate floor today to show appreciation that more members of Congress weren't killed this morning. He's noticed people praying in offices through the Capitol complex. Sen. Lankford stressed that Congress needs to set a tone that the political parties can disagree without violence.
Senate President Pro Tempore Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Senate Republican Whip John Cornyn, who both get Capitol Police protection, thanks the police today for their service. Sen. Hatch thanked each of his security detail by name.
The founders of the Congressional law enforcement caucus say if not for the Capitol police, today's shooting would have been much worse. Sens. Chris Coons (D-DE) & Roy Blunt (R-MO) spoke on the Senate floor and thanked law officers for what they do.
Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) came to the floor to talk about this morning's shooting of Rep. Scalise and others, and of his friendship with the Congressman.
President Trump delivered a statement on the shooting of Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) and four others in Alexandria, VA, saying gunman was now dead, and that the thoughts and prayers of the city and nation were with he and his family.
Reps. Joe Barton (R-TX) and Mike Doyle (D-PA) held a news conference in the wake of the shooting of Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) at a baseball practice in Alexandria, VA. They announced that the Congressional Baseball Game, for which Republicans were practicing during the shooting, would still occur the following day. They also answered questions regarding security at the upcoming game, and on the condition of some of the victims.
The FBI special agent in charge of the investigation, the U.S. Capitol deputy police chief and the Alexandria, Virginia police chief updated reporters on the shooting of House Minority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) and several others at a congressional baseball practice.
On their way into a an all-members briefing on the shooting of Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) and four others at baseball practice in Alexandria, VA, Reps. Joe Barton (R-TX) and Patrick Meehan (R-PA) spoke to reporters about what they saw at the game. Rep. Meehan said another member of the team briefly spoke to the shooter while passing him on a sidewalk, during which the shooter asked who the men playing on the field were, and what their party affiliation was.
On his way into a an all-members briefing on the shooting of Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) and four others at baseball practice in Alexandria, VA, Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-SC) spoke to reporters about his brief interaction with the shooter while passing him on a sidewalk, during which the shooter asked who the men playing on the field were, and what their party affiliation was.
Senate leaders set aside their usual remarks on upcoming legislation for the day and instead spoke about the Virginia shooting. They thanked Capitol Police for their actions.
Sen. Sanders says that the man who shot Congressman Steve Scalise along with 2 Capitol Hill Police officers worked on his campaign. From the Senate Floor.
Sen James Lankford (R-OK) said a prayer on the Senate floor today to show appreciation that more members of Congress weren't killed this morning. He's noticed people praying in offices through the Capitol complex. Sen. Lankford stressed that Congress needs to set a tone that the political parties can disagree without violence.
Senate President Pro Tempore Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Senate Republican Whip John Cornyn, who both get Capitol Police protection, thanks the police today for their service. Sen. Hatch thanked each of his security detail by name.
The founders of the Congressional law enforcement caucus say if not for the Capitol police, today's shooting would have been much worse. Sens. Chris Coons (D-DE) & Roy Blunt (R-MO) spoke on the Senate floor and thanked law officers for what they do.
Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) came to the floor to talk about this morning's shooting of Rep. Scalise and others, and of his friendship with the Congressman.
President Trump delivered a statement on the shooting of Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) and four others in Alexandria, VA, saying gunman was now dead, and that the thoughts and prayers of the city and nation were with he and his family.
Reps. Joe Barton (R-TX) and Mike Doyle (D-PA) held a news conference in the wake of the shooting of Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) at a baseball practice in Alexandria, VA. They announced that the Congressional Baseball Game, for which Republicans were practicing during the shooting, would still occur the following day. They also answered questions regarding security at the upcoming game, and on the condition of some of the victims.
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen announced an increase in the short-term interest rate by a quarter-point. This marks the second rate hike by the Federal Reserve in 2017. In addition, Chair Yellen said inflation has declined in the last few months but expects it to stabilize around 2 percent over the next few years. The Fed also announced plans to start gradually reducing its bond holdings later this year.
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Greg Walden (R-OR) outlined his legislative agenda at an event hosted by Bloomberg Government in Washington, DC. Chair Walden talked about efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act as well as energy and environment issues.
The FBI special agent in charge of the investigation, the U.S. Capitol deputy police chief and the Alexandria, Virginia police chief updated reporters on the shooting of House Minority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) and several others at a congressional baseball practice.
On their way into a an all-members briefing on the shooting of Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) and four others at baseball practice in Alexandria, VA, Reps. Joe Barton (R-TX) and Patrick Meehan (R-PA) spoke to reporters about what they saw at the game. Rep. Meehan said another member of the team briefly spoke to the shooter while passing him on a sidewalk, during which the shooter asked who the men playing on the field were, and what their party affiliation was.
On his way into a an all-members briefing on the shooting of Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) and four others at baseball practice in Alexandria, VA, Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-SC) spoke to reporters about his brief interaction with the shooter while passing him on a sidewalk, during which the shooter asked who the men playing on the field were, and what their party affiliation was.
Senate leaders set aside their usual remarks on upcoming legislation for the day and instead spoke about the Virginia shooting. They thanked Capitol Police for their actions.
Sen. Sanders says that the man who shot Congressman Steve Scalise along with 2 Capitol Hill Police officers worked on his campaign. From the Senate Floor.
Sen James Lankford (R-OK) said a prayer on the Senate floor today to show appreciation that more members of Congress weren't killed this morning. He's noticed people praying in offices through the Capitol complex. Sen. Lankford stressed that Congress needs to set a tone that the political parties can disagree without violence.
Senate President Pro Tempore Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Senate Republican Whip John Cornyn, who both get Capitol Police protection, thanks the police today for their service. Sen. Hatch thanked each of his security detail by name.
The founders of the Congressional law enforcement caucus say if not for the Capitol police, today's shooting would have been much worse. Sens. Chris Coons (D-DE) & Roy Blunt (R-MO) spoke on the Senate floor and thanked law officers for what they do.
Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) came to the floor to talk about this morning's shooting of Rep. Scalise and others, and of his friendship with the Congressman.
President Trump delivered a statement on the shooting of Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) and four others in Alexandria, VA, saying gunman was now dead, and that the thoughts and prayers of the city and nation were with he and his family.
Reps. Joe Barton (R-TX) and Mike Doyle (D-PA) held a news conference in the wake of the shooting of Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) at a baseball practice in Alexandria, VA. They announced that the Congressional Baseball Game, for which Republicans were practicing during the shooting, would still occur the following day. They also answered questions regarding security at the upcoming game, and on the condition of some of the victims.
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen announced an increase in the short-term interest rate by a quarter-point. This marks the second rate hike by the Federal Reserve in 2017. In addition, Chair Yellen said inflation has declined in the last few months but expects it to stabilize around 2 percent over the next few years. The Fed also announced plans to start gradually reducing its bond holdings later this year.
On their way into a an all-members briefing on the shooting of Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) and four others at baseball practice in Alexandria, VA, Reps. Joe Barton (R-TX) and Patrick Meehan (R-PA) spoke to reporters about what they saw at the game. Rep. Meehan said another member of the team briefly spoke to the shooter while passing him on a sidewalk, during which the shooter asked who the men playing on the field were, and what their party affiliation was.
On his way into a an all-members briefing on the shooting of Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) and four others at baseball practice in Alexandria, VA, Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-SC) spoke to reporters about his brief interaction with the shooter while passing him on a sidewalk, during which the shooter asked who the men playing on the field were, and what their party affiliation was.
Senate leaders set aside their usual remarks on upcoming legislation for the day and instead spoke about the Virginia shooting. They thanked Capitol Police for their actions.
Sen. Sanders says that the man who shot Congressman Steve Scalise along with 2 Capitol Hill Police officers worked on his campaign. From the Senate Floor.
Sen James Lankford (R-OK) said a prayer on the Senate floor today to show appreciation that more members of Congress weren't killed this morning. He's noticed people praying in offices through the Capitol complex. Sen. Lankford stressed that Congress needs to set a tone that the political parties can disagree without violence.
Senate President Pro Tempore Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Senate Republican Whip John Cornyn, who both get Capitol Police protection, thanks the police today for their service. Sen. Hatch thanked each of his security detail by name.
The founders of the Congressional law enforcement caucus say if not for the Capitol police, today's shooting would have been much worse. Sens. Chris Coons (D-DE) & Roy Blunt (R-MO) spoke on the Senate floor and thanked law officers for what they do.
Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) came to the floor to talk about this morning's shooting of Rep. Scalise and others, and of his friendship with the Congressman.
President Trump delivered a statement on the shooting of Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) and four others in Alexandria, VA, saying gunman was now dead, and that the thoughts and prayers of the city and nation were with he and his family.
