The Minnesota attacks rippled across the country as frightened political leaders worried that America’s divides could leave them dead.

A manhunt is underway for the gunman who was impersonating a police officer and had a list of possible targets, officials said.

More than a half-dozen potential 2028 contenders have personally experienced political violence or had to manage the response to such incidents.

All of us, every single one of us, has to help dial down the level of rhetoric,” said Representative Debbie Dingell. “We are normalizing violence, and that’s not OK.”

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.

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.

U.S. Capitol Police increased security for Klobuchar and Smith following the attacks, which occurred early Saturday morning. Minnesota's entire congressional delegation, both Republicans and Democrats, released a joint statement condemning the killings.

While Washington hosted a military parade, large crowds gathered across the country Saturday to peacefully protest President Donald Trump’s policies. The threat of violence – and news of a political assassination in Minnesota – added to tensions.