MedStar Washington Hospital Center on Saturday said House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) “continues to show signs of improvement” after being shot last week when a gunman opened fire at a Republican congressional baseball practice.
“Congressman Steve Scalise is in serious condition. He underwent another surgery today, but continues to show signs of improvement,” the hospital said in a statement released Saturday. “He is more responsive, and is speaking with his loved ones.”
Scalise spent the night watching baseball, according to a post from his Twitter account. The house majority whip is a fan of the sport and, according to the New York Times, a “fixture” at practices for the annual congressional game.
Steve is watching @LSUbaseball, rooting hard for a big Tigers win tonight! #CWS #LSU ⚾️
— Rep. Steve Scalise (@SteveScalise) June 18, 2017
