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Then-Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Ill., talks with the media in the Capitol after a shooting at the Republican's baseball practice in Alexandria on June 14, 2017.

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Ex-lawmakers seek to curb political talk that could spark violence

'Wake-up call’ of Trump shooting shouldn’t fade away, group says

By Justin Papp
Posted August 21, 2024 at 11:47am

The coronavirus pandemic disrupted a beloved Hill tradition last year, but the Congressional Baseball Game is back for 2021. Above, Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., warms up at Nationals Park in 2019.

Heard on the Hill

Congressional baseball game interrupted for first time in nearly 60 years

By Clyde McGrady
Posted April 10, 2020 at 11:35am
They may not be able to play government very nicely, but they will still play ball next year. The next Congressional Baseball Game for Charity will take place June 10. (Caroline Brehman/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Heard on the Hill

Next year’s Congressional Baseball Game set for June 10

By Kathryn Lyons
Posted December 16, 2019 at 5:59pm
Before he was a congressman, Ohio’s Tim Ryan was an intern and a staff assistant for his predecessor, Rep. James A. Traficant Jr. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Heard on the Hill

Tim Ryan was once a star quarterback, with Congress as his backup

By Eleanor Van Buren
Posted November 21, 2019 at 5:00am
Rep. Nydia Velázquez, D-N.Y., was the target of a shooting threat last week, according to her office. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Man who sought internship with Rep. Velázquez later threatened to shoot her

By Griffin Connolly
Posted August 23, 2019 at 11:34am
Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., right, presents the Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Award to Capitol Police Special Agent Crystal Griner on Capitol Hill on Tuesday. (Caroline Brehman/CQ Roll Call)

Officers who saved lives during baseball shooting get one of highest law enforcement honors

By Chris Marquette
Posted July 16, 2019 at 6:29pm
Nationals Park, the venue for Wednesday night’s Congressional Baseball Game, will be getting extended netting over the All-Star break. (Caroline Brehman/CQ Roll Call)

Durbin and Duckworth want Major League Baseball to extend foul ball netting at all parks

By Niels Lesniewski
Posted June 27, 2019 at 3:32pm
House Minority Whip Steve Scalise walks out to the field before the start of the 58th annual Congressional Baseball Game at Nationals Park on Wednesday night. (Caroline Brehman/CQ Roll Call)

Our 10 best photos from the 58th annual Congressional Baseball Game

By Caroline Brehman and Bill Clark
Posted June 27, 2019 at 11:22am
Virginia Rep. Denver Riggleman rolls over on his head as he field a ground ball during the 58th annual Congressional Baseball Game at Nationals Park on Wednesday. (Caroline Brehman/CQ Roll Call)

These members can play baseball, but do you want them on your trivia team?

By Nathan Ouellette, Hope Howard and Clyde McGrady
Posted June 27, 2019 at 5:00am
Democratic Rep. Ed Perlmutter of Colorado collides with Republican Rep. Rodney Davis of Illinois at home plate during the 58th annual Congressional Baseball Game at Nationals Park on Wednesday. Perlmutter scored on the play. (Caroline Brehman/CQ Roll Call)

Democratic domination continues in Congressional Baseball Game

By Clyde McGrady
Posted June 26, 2019 at 11:25pm