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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 ...
Minnesota's elected officials say lawmaker shootings have shattered their sense of safety
There has been discussion about safety around the state capitol for years, but the tragedy adds a new level of urgency. Several lawmakers told WCCO how the shootings shattered their sense of safety.
Like School Shootings, Political Violence Is Becoming Almost Routine
Threats and violent acts have become part of the political landscape, still shocking but somehow not so surprising.
Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman killed, State Sen. John Hoffman wounded in 'targeted political violence'
A manhunt is underway for the gunman who was impersonating a police officer and had a list of possible targets, officials ...
In wake of Minnesota lawmaker shootings, experts say political violence has been on the rise in U.S.
An Illinois lawmaker said she hopes the horrific tragedy will lead to increased safety measures for public officials and first responders.
'Political violence is never acceptable': Iowa leaders decry shooting of Minnesota lawmakers
Iowa politicians disavowed political violence and offered condolences to the families of two Minnesota lawmakers after a pair ...
Danger of political violence ‘all too real,’ Pa. lawmakers talk security, civility after attacks
Both solemnity and concern were shared across the aisle in the Pennsylvania Capitol as lawmakers discussed the dangers of ...
Oklahoma legislators, some who knew slain Minnesota lawmaker, decry political violence
Current and former Oklahoma legislators have expressed heartbreak and condemnation over the shootings of two Minnesota ...
Oregon elected officials decry political violence following shootings of Minnesota lawmakers
Oregon House Speaker Julie Fahey, a Democrat from Eugene, condemned acts of political violence following the assassination of ...
How the attacks on two Minnesota lawmakers – and the search for the suspect – unfolded
Daylight was still two hours off when Brooklyn Park police approached the home of former Minnesota Speaker Melissa Hortman to ...