67 m. 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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68 m. ago Suspect in Minnesota shootings faces federal and state murder charges

The man suspected of killing a Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband now faces federal and state murder charges. Authorities say he had a "hit list" of 45 elected officials.

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69 m. ago Rep. Hillary Scholten cancels town hall after name found on Minnesota shooting list

NPR speaks with Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Mich., who canceled a town hall meeting after learning her name was on a list tied to the killing of a Minnesota lawmaker.

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69 m. ago Former Secret Service agent discusses lawmaker safety after Minnesota shootings

In the wake of the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers, what can be done to protect others in the same position? NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with former Secret Service agent Bill Gage.

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2 h. ago Fake cop suspected in lawmaker assassination had extensive security training before 'targeted' attack

Vance Boelter allegedly used police uniform and silicon mask to target Minnesota lawmakers in separate shootings, raising questions about his access to law enforcement equipment.

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3 h. ago Dog shot during Minnesota lawmaker's murder put down days after attack

Gilbert, the golden retriever trained by murdered Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman, had to be put down after the shooting that killed her and husband Mark at their home.

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5 h. ago Congress is holding emergency briefings on security after Minnesota shootings

Congress is holding emergency briefings on security after Minnesota shootings  The Washington Post

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7 h. ago Minnesota Shooting Suspect Allegedly Used Data Broker Sites to Find Targets' Addresses

The shooter allegedly researched several “people search” sites in an attempt to target his victims, highlighting the potential dangers of widely available personal data.

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8 h. ago Washington state legislators respected, worked with slain Minnesota lawmaker

Washington state legislators respected, worked with slain Minnesota lawmaker  KING5.com

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8 h. ago Minnesota lawmaker murder prompts Capitol security talks in Washington state

Minnesota lawmaker murder prompts Capitol security talks in Washington state  king5.com

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9 h. ago Slain Minnesota lawmaker attended Boston University, Harvard

“The entire Boston University community grieves the loss of one of our cherished alumnae, Melissa Hortman, who was a beloved and respected public servant." The post Slain Minnesota lawmaker attended Boston University, Harvard appeared first on Boston.com.

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9 h. ago Lawmakers in Washington press for more security following Minnesota shooting

Lawmakers in Washington press for more security following Minnesota shooting  NPR

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10 h. ago Minnesota Suspect Traveled to 4 Lawmakers’ Homes on Night of Attacks

Officials said a man charged with shooting two lawmakers and their spouses was apparently thwarted at two other politicians’ homes.

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11 h. ago Minnesota lawmakers assassination timeline: 'He stalked his victims like prey'

It allegedly took months of planning, but the suspect in deadly attacks on Minnesota lawmakers unfolded over a roughly 90-minute time span.

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12 h. ago Minnesota suspect who killed and wounded lawmakers planned to kill more, officials say

The man accused of killing and wounding state lawmakers in Minnesota and their spouses faces federal and state murder charges. Authorities say it was a carefully planned political assassination.

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12 h. 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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12 h. 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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12 h. ago Suspect in shooting of Minnesota state lawmakers targeted 2 others that night, prosecutors say

Suspect in shooting of Minnesota state lawmakers targeted 2 others that night, prosecutors say  The Press Democrat

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14 h. ago Suspect in shooting of Minnesota state lawmakers targeted two others that night, prosecutors say

Suspect in shooting of Minnesota state lawmakers targeted two others that night, prosecutors say  Times Union

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14 h. ago Accused Minnesota shooter allegedly went to other lawmakers’ homes during rampage

Accused Minnesota shooter allegedly went to other lawmakers’ homes during rampage  The Washington Post

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