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Tina Smith on confronting colleague over his posts: ‘Joking about an assassin killing people is beyond the pale’

Democrat tells Republican Mike Lee that his comments on assassination of Melissa Hortman spread misinformation and caused pain to thousands of Minnesotans

The Guardian - US

Trump mocks Tim Walz when asked if he’s called the Minnesota governor following the attacks on Democrat politicians in his state

President Donald Trump mocked Tim Walz when asked if he would call the Minnesota governor following this weekend’s politically-motivated attacks against Democrat politicians in his state.

The Independent UK

‘We need more money’: Lawmakers call for security boost after Minnesota killings - Roll Call

But how to effectively spend money to increase security, without disconnecting lawmakers from their constituents, remains a vexing problem.

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Violent extremists like the Minnesota shooter are not lone wolves

After a two-day manhunt, Minnesota authorities arrested and charged 57-year-old Vance Boelter on June 15, 2025, after he allegedly shot and killed Minnesota House Democratic leader Melissa Hortman and her husband in their home and seriously injured another state senator and his wife.

The Conversation

Trump says he won’t ‘waste time’ calling Minnesota governor after slayings

Suspect Vance Boelter has been charged with murder over the shooting deaths of a Minnesota Democrat and her spouse.

Al Jazeera

Children of murdered Minnesota lawmaker release statement instructing people how to ‘honor’ their parents’ lives

‘We are grateful for the outpouring of love and support we have received, and we appreciate your respect for our family’s privacy as we grieve,’ the children said.

The Independent UK

Jon Stewart on response to Minnesota shootings: ‘What are we doing?’

Late-night hosts discuss the shooting of a Democratic politician in Minnesota, Trump’s sparsely attended parade and the nationwide No Kings protests

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Backlash over Mike Lee's "heinous lies"

The GOP senator from Utah falsely suggested that a conservative Republican assassin was actually a leftist

Salon

Minnesota Lawmaker Confronts GOP Senator Over 'Brutal' Tweets He Made Following Minnesota Assassination

A Minnesota senator confronted a Republican colleague about posts he made in the wake of the assassination of a Minnesota state representative and her husband.

Latin Times

Congress reviews security boost after deadly Minnesota shooting

Lawmakers cite rising threats and hit list naming Democrats as calls grow for more protection

The Guardian - US

How the right spread ‘brutal and cruel’ misinformation after Minnesota lawmaker killings

The rightwing media ecosystem spins up narratives to serve their agendas after tragic events, regardless of accuracy

The Guardian - US

'Dad Went to War Last Night': Suspected Minnesota Assassin's Haunting Texts to Family After Deadly Rampage Revealed

The man police believe shot two Minnesota lawmakers texted his family that he had gone to "war" in the hours after the shooting, according to court documents.

Latin Times

Heartbreaking Reason Melissa Hortman's Dog Gilbert Was Put Down by Her Children

Melissa Hortman's golden retriever, Gilbert, was shot in a targeted attack that killed her and her husband. Her children had to euthanise him, deepening the tragedy.

International Business Times UK

Jon Stewart and Tina Smith roast MAGA Senator Mike Lee over Minnesota shooting tweets

‘I want to know why those deaths in Minnesota are worth only a night of edgelord s***posting,’ Daily Show satirist rebukes Republican over offensive posts

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‘Our beloved Melissa’: grief over Minnesota killings – and relief at suspect’s capture

Residents call Melissa Hortman and husband Mark, gunned down in targeted killing, ‘amazing people’ with huge legacy

Al Jazeera

How US senator falsely claimed Minnesota shooting suspect was ‘Marxist’

Vance Boelter targeted Democrats, leaning politically right, with no Marxist ties as suggested by the evidence.

The Independent UK

Minnesota shooting suspect had dozens of potential targets, prosecutors say

Prosecutors say the man charged with killing one Minnesota lawmaker and wounding another had dozens of apparent targets, including officials in at least three other states

The Independent UK

40 hours of violence and fear as gunman stalks Minnesota politicians

Early Saturday morning, when a man dressed like a police officer knocked at the home of a Minnesota state legislator, marked the start of nearly 40 hours of violence and fear that swept through towns in an arc around Minneapolis

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The Independent UK

Many lawmakers on list of suspected Minnesota shooter vow not to bow down

From a legislator in downtown Minneapolis to a veteran Ohio congresswoman, many lawmakers included in the suspected Minnesota gunman’s list of targets are vowing not to bow down

The Independent UK

After Minnesota shooting, some states are more tightly guarding officials' personal information

Lawmakers in some states are moving to delete their home addresses from online directories after one Minnesota legislator was killed and another wounded in their suburban Minneapolis homes last weekend

International Business Times UK

What To Know About Minnesota Shooter's Wife, Jenny Boetler: Pulled Over In a Car With Cash and Passports

Jenny Boetler, wife of Minnesota shooter Vance Boelter, was briefly detained after police found a weapon, passports, and cash in her car. She was released without charges as the investigation continues.

The Texas Tribune

Two Texas congressmembers named on alleged Minnesota assassin’s hit list

Reps. Veronica Escobar and Joaquin Castro were among the 45 elected officials placed on a hit list by a man accused of killing a former Minnesota House speaker and her husband.

The Independent UK

Donald Trump Jr baselessly claims transgender ‘movement’ is ‘most violent domestic terror threat’ in the world

Evidence suggests that transgender people are disproportionately likely to be victims of violent crime

The Guardian - US

Trump and other Republicans mock Democrats after Minnesota lawmaker killings

While many in GOP condemn attacks, others use it to poke fun at Democrats or suggest they instigated the violence

Salon

MN shooting suspect charged with murder

The suspect in a Minnesota double murder faces six new charges from federal prosecutors.

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