Police are investigating a reported overnight break-in at the boarded-up home where Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were fatally shot over the weekend, authorities said Wednesday. Officers were alerted at 8 a.m. about the break-in at the residence where Hortman and her husband were killed on Saturday in what officials have described … Read more
Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, removed posts on his personal X account about Saturday’s fatal attack on a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband after facing fierce backlash from Democrats about the postings. Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith, a Democrat who was friends with the slain lawmaker, told reporters on Monday that she confronted Lee about his tweet. … Read more
WASHINGTON — Days after a Minnesota state lawmaker was killed and another injured in a “politically motivated assassination,” President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he would not call the state’s governor, eschewing a traditional presidential response to tragedies. “Why would I call him? I could call and say, ‘Hi, how you doing?’ The guy … Read more
WASHINGTON — Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., said Monday that she confronted Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah over his social media posts about the suspect in shootings that killed a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband. Smith said she confronted Lee after his “cruel” posts Sunday, in which he included a photo of the suspect and … Read more
WASHINGTON — The targeted shootings of two Minnesota state lawmakers has renewed an urgent debate on Capitol Hill as members of Congress raise alarm bells about their safety amid escalating political rhetoric and violent threats. Law enforcement officials have begun holding a series of security briefings with groups of congressional lawmakers that will continue into … Read more
The man suspected of fatally shooting a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband and wounding another and his wife had “stalked his victims like prey” before opening fire at their homes, elaborately disguised as a law enforcement officer, prosecutors said Monday. Vance Boelter, 57, was allegedly wearing a “hyper realistic” silicone face mask, a tactical vest … Read more
The man accused of killing a Minnesota lawmaker and wounding another went to the homes of two other legislators on the night of the shootings, intending to inflict more carnage against those on his hit list, a federal prosecutor said Monday. But one of the other lawmakers was on vacation and the accused left the … Read more
A suspect is in custody in the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers. An NBC News poll finds most U.S. adults believe the Trump administration should follow federal court orders. And a look at how a Nebraska city is recovering after the state’s largest worksite immigration raid. Here’s what to know today. Minnesota shooting suspect arrested … Read more
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Minnesota Gov. Walz announces shooting suspect is arrested 04:10 UP NEXT Crowd runs for cover after gunfire erupts at Utah ‘No Kings’ rally 00:49 ‘I wish I could have been there to stop him’: Minnesota suspect’s roommate 00:57 … Read more
The man suspected of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers, killing one of them, has been taken into custody, a law enforcement official said. Vance Boelter was arrested Sunday evening. The arrest was confirmed to The Associated Press by a law enforcement official who not publicly discuss details of the ongoing investigation and spoke to AP on … Read more