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Manhunt underway for 57-year-old Vance Boelter: Minnesota lawmaker, husband killed; second legislator wounded in politically motivated shootings

A 57-year-old man is being sought by authorities in connection with two politically motivated shootings that targeted Minnesota lawmakers early Saturday, killing former state House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, and injuring Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, officials told the Associated Press.Law enforcement officials identified the suspect as Vance Boelter, according to two […]

Who was Melissa Hortman? Minnesota lawmaker killed by fake cop along with husband in politically motivated attack

Melissa Hortman (May 27, 1970 – June 14, 2025) was a leading Minnesota Democrat, lawyer, and longtime state legislator who made a lasting impact on state politics and progressive policymaking. She served as Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2019 to 2025 and was serving as DFL Leader during a rare power-sharing session […]

‘Corrupt and politically motivated’: Trump-pardoned Proud Boys sue government for $100 million, allege persecution of political allies

5 Proud Boys sue US government over January 6 prosecutions Five leaders of the far-right Proud Boys group are suing the US government for $100 million, claiming their constitutional rights were violated during their prosecution for involvement in the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot.The lawsuit, filed Friday in Florida, accuses FBI agents and federal prosecutors […]