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Steve Scalise
Scalise returns
It was an emotional homecoming at the Capitol. Louisiana Rep. Steve Scalise, the House Majority Whip, returned Thursday for the first time since he was gravely wounded in an assassination attempt more than three months ago. Nancy Cordes has more.
Scalise back at Capitol
House Majority Whip Steve Scalise surprised his colleagues by returning to the House chamber on Capitol Hill and delivering a speech for the first time since he was shot at a baseball field in suburban Washington. Charlie Rose and Norah O'Donnell anchor this CBS News Special Report.
Rep. Steve Scalise on "60 Minutes"
Republican Congressman Steve Scalise is breaking his silence after he was shot and critically wounded at a congressional baseball practice in June. The House majority whip spent weeks in the hospital, undergoing multiple surgeries and suffering a serious infection. Norah O'Donnell spoke with Scalise and his wife for this Sunday's "60 Minutes."
Rep. Steve Scalise on "60 Minutes"
In an interview that took place just three months after being shot during a Republican congressional baseball practice, Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., opened up about his experience. In a 60 Minutes interview with CBS This Morning co-host Norah O'Donnell, the House majority whip agreed to help piece together what happened in June 2017
GOP divided over Rep. Liz Cheney and Trump
Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney of Wyoming continues sharply criticizing former President Donald Trump and others who falsely claim the 2020 election was stolen, but the dispute may jeopardize her her position as GOP Conference Chair. CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe join CBSN's "Red & Blue" with the details.
Baseball shooting latest
The FBI says James Hodgkinson acted alone when he fired 60 shots at the House Republicans' baseball practice, wounding Congressman Steve Scalise and several others. In the days leading up to the shooting, Hodgkinson acted like a tourist, taking pictures at landmarks around Washington. Chip Reid reports.
Scalise health update
House Majority Whip Steve Scalise has been upgraded to fair condition after being shot at a congressional baseball practice last week.
This week in Washington
The Washington Post's White House bureau chief, Philip Rucker, joins CBSN to discuss President Trump's involvement into the Russia probe. A political call for unity after a shooting in Virginia in which Rep. Steve Scalise was injured is also discussed -- on CBSN.
Lawmakers react to tweets
Top Democrats in Congress warned President Trump against a power grab Friday after his tweets critical of the Russia investigation. GOP Sen. Pat Toomey said that the country would be "better off generally with fewer tweets." Also, doctors gave an update on Rep. Steve Scalise, injured in Wednesday's shooting. Nancy Cordes reports.
6/15: CBS Evening News
Scalise has third surgery as doctors work to save his life; Commentary: Time to ask if attack was foreseeable, predictable, self-inflicted.
Scalise's injuries
Rep. Steve Scalise sustained a gunshot wound to the left hip that "traveled across his pelvis." On Thursday he remained in critical condition after three surgeries. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains why a bullet wound to the pelvis can be so dangerous.
Scalise has third surgery
Doctors on Thursday worked to save the life of Congressman Steve Scalise, the third-ranking Republican in the House. Scalise is one of the four people shot Wednesday when a gunman opened fire on Republicans practicing for a charity baseball game against the Democrats. Nancy Cordes has more.
Rep. Scalise's friend
Rep. Nan Hayworth (R-NY), who describes herself as a friend and mentee of Rep. Steve Scalise, spoke to CBSN's Errol Barnett about the attack that left the Louisiana congressman critically wounded.
Too many guns?
Following the shooting of Rep. Steve Scalise and four others, Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe called for the U.S. to take action on gun control.
House reacts to Alexandria shooting
House Speaker Paul Ryan and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi speak to colleagues after a gunman opened fired on Republican lawmakers who were practicing for a charity congressional baseball game Wednesday. House Majority Whip Steve Scalise was among the injured in the attack.
Trump on Alexandria shooting
On Wednesday President Trump called the Alexandria baseball field shooting a "very, very brutal assault" and commended the U.S. Capitol and Alexandria police for their response. Republican lawmakers were practicing for an upcoming charity congressional baseball game. Mr. Trump also called House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, who was shot in the hip, a "patriot" and a "fighter."
Rep. Barton on Alexandria shooting
Texas Congressman Joe Barton recounts what he witnessed during Wednesday's Alexandria, Virginia, baseball field shooting. Barton is the manager of the Republican team that was practicing for a charity congressional baseball game. House Majority Whip Steve Scalise was among the injured.
Rep. Jenkins on Alexandria shooting
Lawmakers were practicing for a charity baseball game in Alexandria, Virginia, when a shooter opened fired Wednesday morning. Nancy Cordes speaks with West Virginia Congressman Evan Jenkins about House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, who was among the injured.
Sen. Flake on Alexandria shooting
Lawmakers and congressional staffers were practicing for a charity baseball game in Alexandria, Virginia, when a shooter opened fired Wednesday morning. House Majority Whip Steve Scalise was among the people shot. Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake recounts what he witnessed on the baseball field.
Witness on Alexandria shooting
House Majority Whip Steve Scalise was among the people shot Wednesday morning in the Del Ray section of Alexandria, Virginia, just south of Washington. The suspect is in custody. Witness Benjamin Childers recounts what he saw and heard.
10/1: 60 Minutes
Rep. Steve Scalise on surviving: "It's a miracle," then, spectacular revelations courtesy of Hubble; and, will Christian Pulisic be the next big name in soccer?
House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, addressed his 2002 speech to a group founded by a former Klan leader and House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, defended Scalise as a "decent" man who "made a mistake"
House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, addressed his 2002 speech to a group founded by a former Klan leader and House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, defended Scalise as a "decent" man who "made a mistake".
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich defends House Majority Whip Steve Scalise after it was reported that Scalise once spoke before a white supremacist group
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich defends House Majority Whip Steve Scalise after it was reported that Scalise once spoke before a white supremacist group.
Rep. Steve Scalise, the number three House Republican, admits to speaking at a convention of white supremacists
Rep. Steve Scalise, the number three House Republican, admits to speaking at a convention of white supremacists, but rejects "hate filled ignorance and intolerance." Jan Crawford reports from Capitol Hill.
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