Minnesota, shootings and political violence
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Threats and violent acts have become part of the political landscape, still shocking but somehow not so surprising.
The attacks on two Democratic Minnesota state lawmakers at home are the latest in a grim spike in political violence.
A manhunt is underway for the gunman who was impersonating a police officer and had a list of possible targets, officials said.
The Utah Republican downplayed and joked about what authorities say were politically motivated shootings over the weekend of Minnesota Democratic lawmakers.
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.
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.
Political leaders from both sides of the aisle are condemning political violence following the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries joins The Weekend to discuss this plus the massive turnouts for “No Kings” protests in the face of Trump’s military parade.