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Joint Statement on Shooting in Alexandria, Virginia

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Lawmakers Come Together In Bipartisan Support of Steve Scalise

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Special counsel Mueller investigating Trump for obstruction of justice

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Rep. Doug Collins safe after shooting at congressional baseball practice

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As Sessions denounces Russian Federation allegations, Democrats fail to rough him up

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Qatar Downplays Effects of Diplomatic Crisis

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Kinzinger friends with injured Congressman Scalise

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Missing woman found after alleged midnight abduction

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Video captures sounds of gunfire at congressional baseball practice

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Fellow Republicans press Donald Trump about James Comey tapes

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Philippines says it learned of city siege plans in advance

He said the U.S. troops provided technical assistance, information that enhanced the Philippine troops' situational awareness. U.S. forces "are allowed to car...

Attorney General Sessions heatedly denies improper Russian Federation contacts

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Shooting reported in Va. involving member of Congress and police

Hodgkinson had raged against Trump on social media and was a member of anti-Republican groups on Facebook including "The Road to Hell Is Paved With Republican...

Congressman Steve Scalise, Others Shot by Bernie Sanders Campaigner

House of Representatives, was shot in the hip and was receiving care at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, his office said .Scalise was out of surgery and "do...

No sign of new gun control push in US Congress after shootings

But if Giffords and her husband, retired astronaut Mark Kelly, have devoted the years since her shooting to tightening gun control laws, Scalise is unlikely t...

Manhunt continues for 'dangerous beyond belief' escaped inmates

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Happy Birthday President Donald Trump! 5 Facts You Might Not Know!

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Gunman shoots congressman, police at Virginia baseball practice

The shooter has died from his injuries, President Donald Trump said in a press conference Wednesday. "Our fearless Capitol Police perform a challenging job ...

Loudermilk was at GOP baseball shooting; is 'OK'

Jeff Duncan of SC as they were leaving practice to ask whether those playing on the field were Republicans or Democrats. Rep. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) says ...

At least 12 dead, dozens injured in London fire

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Brussels left waiting as May tries to clinch deal

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Congressman involved in shooting at baseball field in Alexandria, CBS reports

Hodgkinson of Belleville, Ill., two federal law enforcement sources confirm to NPR's Carrie Johnson. At least five people including Scalise were hospital...

Family seek 12-year-old girl missing after Grenfell Tower fire

Policing and Fire Minister Nick Hurd said Wednesday the government wanted to reassure people living in other apartment buildings. Police commander Stuart Cundy ...

Special counsel probing Trump for possible obstruction

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Ways the British Election Results Will Affect Brexit

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Senate suddenly bars reporters from filming senators in Capitol hallways

But even Shelby's statement didn't seem to quell concern about potential curtailing of camera access in Senate hallways. "These are actions that are without ...

Sharply divided panel advances recreational pot bill

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Rifle-wielding gunman wounds lawmaker, then killed by police

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Shots fired at GOP baseball practice near DC; victims reported

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McSally Announces To Standing Ovation That Baseball Game Will Go On

At least two others were also wounded. "Thankful for the first responders who saved lives". "The camaraderie that we have in the mornings", he said, then paused...

Gunman who shot congressman had history of anti-GOP activity

President Donald Trump confirmed Wednesday that Hodgkinson had died from his injuries after the shooting . He screamed, then dragged himself to the grass out...

Witness captures Alexandria shooting on cell phone

A congressional staffer was also injured. 3 Republican in the U.S. House of Representatives, was shot in the hip and was receiving care at MedStar Washingt...

Britain's Conservative Party Loses Majority; May Faces Calls to Resign

The Tories only managed to win 318 seats - eight shy of an overall majority - and now reply on the DUP to prop them up and pass laws. "And as I reflect on the...