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• Steve Scalise grapples with holdouts in battle to become House speaker

  October 12, 2023 12:57 PM

  WASHINGTON - House Republicans plan to huddle behind closed doors Thursday afternoon to work toward the election of a new House speaker after Majority Leader Steve Scalise narrowly won the party's nomination in a private ballot at the Capitol Wednesday. During the closer-door session Thursday, Scalise will address the... more »

• National champion LSU Tigers visit the White House - Watch it here Play Video

  May 25, 2023 1:49 PM

  WASHINGTON - The LSU women's basketball team visited the White House Friday, celebrating their national title win alongside President Joe Biden. The president, vice president and first lady took turns congratulating the Tigers before handing off the microphone to Coach Kim Mulkey. "I came back to the state... more »

• Scalise launches bid for House Majority Leader post

  November 9, 2022 2:16 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - With the Republican Party favored -- though not guaranteed -- to assume control of the House of Representatives in the coming session, Louisiana Rep. Steve Scalise is aiming for a top spot in Congress. The longtime lawmaker from suburban New Orleans on Wednesday declared his intention... more »

• Rep. Steve Scalise released from hospital; to begin inpatient rehabilitation

  July 26, 2017 11:55 AM

  WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Scalise has "made excellent progress" and was discharged from the MedStar Washington Hospital Center, the hospital announced on Wednesday. Scalise is now entering into "intensive inpatient rehabilitation." The hospital provided the following update: "Congressman Steve Scalise has made excellent... more »

• Report: Louisiana Congressman Scalise out of ICU

  July 12, 2017 10:27 AM

  WASHINGTON, D.C. - Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise has left the intensive care unit at the hospital where he's been receiving care since he was shot in June. ABC News confirmed his condition Wednesday. Scalise remains hospitalized, though. Rep. Scalise, of New Orleans, was shot on June 14 at... more »

• Rep. Scalise out of ICU, remains hospitalized after shooting

  June 23, 2017 2:08 PM

  WASHINGTON, D.C. - Louisiana U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise is out of the intensive care unit at the hospital where he's been since he was shot last week. ABC News confirmed he was out of ICU but still in the hospital. Friday, he was listed in “fair condition.” Scalise,... more »

• Lawmakers, friends discuss political rhetoric after Scalise shooting Play Video

  June 15, 2017 10:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE – State Representative Cameron Henry said his reaction to fly to Washington, D.C., immediately after learning of his friend U.S. Representative Steve Scalise's injury from a shooting was second nature. Henry spoke with WBRZ reporter Mark Armstrong in Washington, D.C., Thursday evening. Henry said he has... more »

• LSU gear arrives at U.S. Capitol for tonight's baseball game honoring of Scalise Play Video

  June 15, 2017 2:09 PM

  WASHINGTON, D.C. - LSU memorabilia – including purple and gold baseball hats – arrived at the U.S. Capitol shortly after lunch local D.C. time. The items will be handed out and worn at Thursday night's charity baseball game that's taken on a new meaning – a show of support... more »

• Lawmakers at State Capitol disturbed about D.C. shooting, some events canceled

  June 14, 2017 10:30 AM

  BATON ROUGE – State lawmakers were rattled with news of the shooting of U.S. Congressman Steve Scalise Wednesday. Scalise, the House Majority Whip, represents Louisiana's New Orleans-area congressional district and previously served in both the Louisiana House and Senate. His current and former colleagues expressed their concern Wednesday morning.... more »

• Officials release comments about D.C. shooting that injured La.'s Scalise

  June 14, 2017 9:59 AM

  BATON ROUGE – Louisiana officials responded to the Washtington D.C. shooting that wounded Congressman Steve Scalise of New Orleans with messages of shock and concern Wednesday. > LISTEN: Cong. Garret Graves (Baton Rouge) discusses the shooting with WBRZ. Hear it HERE . Rep. Scalise's office "This morning,... more »

• La. Congressman Scalise 'more responsive', speaking with family after surgery

  June 14, 2017 8:01 AM

  WASHINGTON, D.C. - Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise is reportedly showing more signs of improvement after undergoing another surgery Saturday morning. According to an update from MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Scalise has become "more responsive" and is speaking with his loved ones. The congressman remains in serious condition and... more »