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Scalise: Senate Democrats Must Do Their Part to Avoid Government Shutdown
September 28, 2025

NEW ORLEANS, La.—Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined ABC News’ This Week as the government funding deadline approaches to discuss how House Republicans already got their work done and to call on Democrats to do the right thing, set aside partisan politics, and vote to keep the government open. Additionally, Leader Scalise addressed the indictment against disgraced former FBI Director James Comey.

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Scalise on 58 Democrats Voting Against Charlie Kirk Resolution: Disgraceful
September 19, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News’ America’s Newsroom after the House passed the resolution honoring Charlie Kirk, condemning political violence, and calling for respectful debate. Leader Scalise highlighted how out of touch Democrats are with the American people for refusing to pay tribute to a man who embodied civil debate and inspired countless Americans.

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Scalise: Charlie Kirk Showed that the Power of Ideas Can Still Move a Nation
September 18, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) spoke on the House floor in support of the resolution celebrating the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk. Leader Scalise highlighted how Charlie‘s legacy influenced young people to engage in thoughtful discussion, lean on God, and become civically engaged – all ideals that make our nation great.

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Scalise: We are Not a Nation that Settles Political Differences with Violence
September 16, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), Congressman Tony Wied (R-Wis.), and fifth-generation rancher Kevin Kester to discuss Charlie Kirk's life and legacy, the media's role in promoting inciting rhetoric, and how Republicans are taking action this week to build on the success of President Trump's efforts to make DC safer and strengthen America's energy dominance.

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Scalise Honors Charlie Kirk's Life and Legacy at Prayer Vigil
September 15, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), and House colleagues to honor Charlie Kirk’s life and legacy of Christian faith and free speech. Leader Scalise highlighted Charlie's legacy and the profound impact he had across the world.

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Scalise: Legacy Media Must Do More to Condemn Inciting Rhetoric and Political Violence
September 14, 2025

NEW ORLEANS, La.—Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News’ Fox and Friends Weekend to denounce political violence and call out the mainstream media for its role in dangerous rhetoric and political violence. Leader Scalise also highlighted President Trump’s successful efforts to make DC safer.

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Scalise: Political Violence Has to End
September 11, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined CBS News' CBS Mornings following the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Leader Scalise stressed that Americans cannot turn to political violence, but instead should follow Charlie's example and turn to civil debate and the ballot box.

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Scalise Remembers Charlie Kirk’s Legacy
September 10, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News’ Special Report with Bret Baier to discuss the horrific assassination of conservative leader Charlie Kirk. Leader Scalise highlighted Charlie's enduring legacy and how he led by example – engaging in thoughtful discourse, never violence.

September 10, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement after the passing of Charlie Kirk:

“I am incredibly sad and disgusted to hear of the passing of Charlie Kirk. Charlie was a loving father, husband, and conservative warrior. He was a man of deep faith and dedicated his life to educating people about civil dialogue while passionately articulating conservative values. 

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Scalise: We Have the American People's Back
September 9, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), and Congressman Tom Barrett (R-Mich.) to discuss the work House Republicans are doing to make American cities safe again, despite Democrats prioritizing their hatred of President Trump over the protection of their own citizens. Leader Scalise highlighted legislation the House Oversight Committee is taking up to combat soft-on-crime measures in DC.