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.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) said her security was increased without her request following the fatal shooting of former Minnesota state Speaker Melissa Hortman (D) and her husband over the

Political violence concerns grow in Virginia after Minnesota attack as experts warn lawmakers face increasing threats. Virginia officials condemn the politically motivated shooting.

The inflammatory language from Trump and his followers has proven a fertile ground for violence. The suspect in the assassination of a Minnesota state legislator and her husband, and the shooting of another legislator and his wife, embodies all the threads running through the far right during the Trump era.

Leaders in Central Florida speak about the man suspected of killing a Minnesota lawmaker and wounding another.

Threats and violent acts have become part of the political landscape, still shocking but somehow not so surprising.

Riley started her career at CBS Minnesota in June 2022 ... issued by the Department of Homeland Security and FBI warned domestic extremists "pose a threat of violence to a range of targets ...