US EditionTrump, Lawmakers React to ‘Horrific’ Shooting of Minnesota Legislators
- On June 14, 2025, two Minnesota Democratic lawmakers, Melissa Hortman and John Hoffman, were shot in their suburban homes, resulting in Hortman and her husband's deaths.
- The attack was politically motivated, committed by a suspect impersonating a police officer who remains at large and had materials targeting lawmakers.
- Officials, including Governor Tim Walz, condemned the attacks as targeted political violence and warned against attending local protests until the suspect is caught.
- Senate Republican Leader Daniel Bonham called the acts a wake-up call to reduce extreme rhetoric, while Attorney General Pam Bondi vowed the violence will be prosecuted fully.
- The shootings heightened security for lawmakers, led to protest cancellations, and underscored concerns about political violence amid preparations for a military parade in Washington, D.C.
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Denver GazetteColorado leaders condemn 'politically motivated' attacks in Minnesota, will review security protocols
Colorado politicians are speaking out following the weekend shooting of two Minnesota state lawmakers and their spouses that left one couple dead.
Montana leaders unified in message after Minnesota attacks
Across the political spectrum, elected officials in Montana said the killing of one state lawmaker and attack on another in Minnesota were horrifying and raised concerns about the political climate nationwide.On social media, Montana House Republicans released a statement from House Speaker Rep. Brandon Ler, R-Savage, who called the attacks heinous and heartbreaking.This senseless murder of public servants people who dedicated their lives to ser…
Spin Cycle: Tragedy Strikes In Minnesota, Dems Blame … Trump And The Guns
Tragedy struck Minnesota at the end of last week when a gunman, apparently disguised as a police officer, opened fire on two different state lawmakers and their spouses. Two of the four were killed, and the other two were hospitalized with multiple gunshot wounds.As the horrific news broke, however, Democrats and media talking heads were quick to point the finger at increasingly “heated rhetoric” — almost always using President Donald Trump as t…
State Roundup: Maryland farmers were promised federal funds but even Rep. Harris can't find out where they stand; officials express horror over Minnesota killings; No Kings events around the state
USDA PROMISED TO PAY FARMS HIRING IMMIGRANT LABOR; WHERE IS THE MONEY? Even Maryland Rep. Andy Harris couldn’t get an answer from the Trump administration. An executive order in late January paused multiple U.S. Department of Agriculture programs, including one aimed at farmers trying to hire immigrant workers legally to address labor shortages. On March 28, Harris started a congressional inquiry into the frozen funds. But after three weeks, he …
Many lawmakers share their home addresses. Political violence is changing that.
When an assassin visited the homes of two Minnesota lawmakers Saturday, it exposed the long-standing tension between a public official’s accessibility and their security. Both state Rep. Melissa Hortman, who along with her husband Mark was killed, and state Sen. John A. Hoffman, who along with his wife Yvette was wounded, readily shared their home addresses with constituents. Hortman’s address was listed on her campaign website, and Hoffman’s ad…
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