June 14
2017
Congressional Baseball Shooting
On June 14, 2017, a gunman attacked a group of Republican lawmakers and staffers during a morning baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia, seriously wounding several—including House Majority Whip Steve Scalise—before being killed by police. The incident, motivated by political animus, sparked urgent questions about security, political violence, and national unity. Read more
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