'Democracy Requires Bravery': State Political Parties Push Forward with Recruitment After Shootings

Minnesota Democrat's assassination leaves members of Congress worried

Congressional members are calling for extra security amid rising concerns for their safety after former Minnesota State House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed over the weekend. Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) called the event a “politically motivated assassination,” with the attack marking the latest politically violent incident over the last several years. ​​”Political violence is plaguing our nation,” former Rep. Gabby Giffords (D-AZ),…

'Democracy requires bravery': State political parties push forward with recruitment after shootings

BISMARCK — Party leaders on both sides of the aisle in North Dakota say now is still an important time for people to get involved in public office. Both Democratic and Republican leaders are continuing to recruit candidates, as safety concerns have gone up after Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman’s killing. The loss of the House Speaker Emerita and her husband, Mark, and the shooting of Minnesota State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, is bri…

GOP rep calls for ‘around-the-clock’ security for congressional lawmakers using public funds after Minnesota shootings

Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) expressed deep concern Monday over “growing threats” to congressional lawmakers in a letter asking for clarification over whether members can use their taxpayer-funded allowances to pay for personal security.

'It's scary': Minnesota shootings reignite security concerns for members of Congress

Lawmakers are pushing congressional leaders to take greater steps to ensure their safety as they confront the growing risk of violence.