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Scalise back to work on Capitol Hill

by Christen Smith

A wounded Rep. Steve Scalise -- the Louisiana Republican nearly killed at a congressional baseball practice in June -- returned to Capitol Hill Thursday.

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Senate contest pits popular judge against NRA-endorsed former attorney general

by Chris Eger

Among the leading candidates to fill Jeff Session's seat in the Senate are "10 Commandments Judge" Roy Moore and "Big Luther" Strange.

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Alabama rep uses audio of Congressional shooting in campaign ad (VIDEO)

by Christen Smith

An Alabama congressman used audio of the shooting that wounded Rep. Steve Scalise and four others last month in campaign ad released this week.

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Senator enlists the help of NRA to teach Congress how to shoot

by Chris Eger

U.S. Sen. Luther Strange reached out to the National Rifle Association to obtain firearms training to lawmakers on Capitol Hill in the aftermath of an attack on House Republicans.

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Officer injured in Alexandria shooting throws first pitch at Congressional softball game

by Christen Smith

A Capitol Hill police officer credited with saving lives at last week’s shooting threw out the first pitch at the women’s Congressional Softball Game.

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Are left-wing groups getting more violent?

by Brian Seay

Experts note an increase in violence on both extremes of the political spectrum. But there’s a difference between clashes at a rally, and murder.

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FBI: Congressional baseball shooter acted alone, not terrorism

by Daniel Terrill

The FBI said Wednesday the gunman responsible for the shooting at a Republican baseball practice that injured a Congressman and three others acted alone and suggest the attack was not terror but rather a spontaneous act of violence.

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Gun control groups turn up volume against suppressor deregulation after shooting

by Chris Eger

Though a recent high-profile shooting in Alexandria, Virginia did not involve a suppressor, gun control advocates pose the question "what if it had" to derail pending reform on the items.

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Holster company offers congressmen free gear, training

by Chris Eger

A Tennessee-based custom Kydex holster maker is offering free holsters and firearms training to lawmakers on Capitol Hill in the aftermath of an attack on House Republicans.

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Congressional shooter carried list of Republican lawmakers

by Christen Smith

Federal authorities said Friday the gunman in last week’s congressional shooting at a baseball field carried a list of Republican lawmakers in his pocket.

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Gun stocks rise after congressional shooting

by Christen Smith

Gun stocks for two major brands rose last week after a gunman opened fire on Republican lawmakers practicing for a charity baseball game.

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Record attendance at Congressional Baseball Game in wake of shooting

by Christen Smith

Nearly 25,000 people filled Nationals Stadium in Washington D.C. Thursday to watch Republicans and Democrats duke it out for charity.

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