Minnesota, Political violence
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Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-ND) called for an uptick in congressional security amid rising political violence, suggesting the FBI needs to be more involved in confronting online “rhetoric.” Cramer’s call for action comes after two Minnesota state lawmakers were shot early Saturday morning,
More than a half-dozen potential 2028 contenders have personally experienced political violence or had to manage the response to such incidents.
After the targeted shootings of lawmakers in Minnesota, members of Congress say it's time to increase security. Capitol police briefed senators on the alarming trend in political violence.
We’re all Americans, and we need to find ways to debate our ideas ... in a way that doesn’t bring up that kind of hate," Congressman Troy Downing said.
Both solemnity and concern were shared across the aisle in the Pennsylvania Capitol as lawmakers discussed the dangers of political violence.
Daylight was still two hours off when Brooklyn Park police approached the home of former Minnesota Speaker Melissa Hortman to find someone had beat them there.
One of the debilitating aspects of any violence is how final and definitive it is and how anemic any response to it feels. Capturing and trying the alleged culprit are necessary next steps but nothing unwinds what was done.
A manhunt is underway for the gunman who was impersonating a police officer and had a list of possible targets, officials said.