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66 h. ago What motivated the Minnesota lawmaker shooting suspect is unclear, so are his politics

Political assassination in Minnesota leaves former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband dead, with suspect Vance Boelter in custody facing federal murder and stalking charges.

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66 h. ago What motivated suspect in Minnesota lawmaker shooting is unclear, so are his politics

The political assassination of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband over the weekend raises questions about the motives of suspect Vance Boelter.

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66 h. ago Sen. Mike Lee deletes controversial Minnesota shootings posts amid backlash

Republican Sen. Mike Lee is facing criticism over his social media posts about the assassination of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband.

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68 h. ago Sen. Mike Lee faces criticism over posts on Minnesota shootings

Republican Sen. Mike Lee is facing criticism over his social media posts about the assassination of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband.

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3 d. ago Trump says calling Walz after Minnesota shootings would be 'waste of time'

President Donald Trump told ABC News on Sunday that he "may" call Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz after a political assassination sent shockwaves through the state.

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3 d. ago Minnesota shootings come during heightened political environment in the U.S.

Federal officials say the suspect in the killings of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband had a much larger list of targets, including Democratic officeholders and abortion rights supporters.

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3 d. ago Minnesota shootings come during heightened political tensions in the U.S.

Federal officials say the suspect in the killings of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband had a much larger list of targets, including Democratic officeholders and abortion rights supporters.

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3 d. ago Democratic leaders accuse Trump of legitimizing political violence that led to Minnesota shootings

Democratic politicians blamed President Trump for a violent political atmosphere in the wake of a Minnesota state lawmaker being murdered and another injured in a pair of shootings.

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3 d. ago How will lawmakers protect themselves from political attacks?

On Morning Edition, former Secret Service agent Bill Gage and Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Mich., assesses how elected officials will protect themselves from political attacks after a shooter killed a Minnesota state lawmaker and wounded another.

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3 d. ago Top House Democrats call for more funding for security following Minnesota shootings

Democrats call for House speaker to increase security in Washington and in members' districts and to “substantially increase” money available for additional security.

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3 d. ago User’s manual to security briefings for lawmakers after Minnesota shootings

The weekend shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers by an alleged lone gunman have shaken Congress to its core – here's what to look out for next on Capitol Hill.

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3 d. ago 'Tense' security call among House Republicans following Minnesota shootings

Senators will be briefed by law enforcement Tuesday on safety and security after the murder of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband on Saturday.

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3 d. ago Minnesota lawmaker shootings prompt security debate in House and Senate

Minnesota shootings of lawmakers spark urgent security discussions in Congress, with representatives exploring protection options and criticizing safety measures

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4 d. ago Alex Padilla blames first Trump campaign for igniting political tensions in wake of Minnesota shootings

California Sen. Alex Padilla blamed President Donald Trump’s first election campaign and its “tone" for escalating political tensions to the point of violence.

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4 d. ago Trump says he 'may' call 'grossly incompetent' Walz after Minnesota shootings

President Donald Trump told ABC News on Sunday that he "may" call Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz after a political assassination sent shockwaves through the state.

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4 d. ago Food worker with 'fantasy' of security career sought in Minnesota political shootings

Vance Boelter, the subject of a nationwide manhunt, described himself as an experienced security professional who worked in conflict zones. A friend said at least part of that account is "fantasy."

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5 d. ago Minnesota, Known for Bipartisan Civility, Reels After Attack on Lawmakers

Even as the national political discourse has grown hyperpartisan in recent years, Minnesota had kept a foothold on its own traditions.

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5 d. ago What We Know About the Suspect in the Minnesota Lawmakers Shootings

The suspect, Vance Boelter, was appointed more than once to the Workforce Development Board, where he served with State Senator John A. Hoffman, who was shot on Saturday.

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5 d. ago Minnesota teams pay tribute after shooting of Democratic politicians, spouses

The Minnesota Twins and Minnesota Lynx paid tribute to the state politicians and their spouses who were shot by a suspect allegedly impersonating a police officer overnight.

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