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Democrat wins special election for seat formerly held by murdered Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman

‘I will work hard every day to carry forward Speaker Melissa Hortman’s legacy,’ Democrat Xp Lee said after his electoral victory Tuesday

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US rocked by political violence as murders and plots grip the nation

Five cases tied to political violence are playing out this week

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Democrat wins special election to fill seat of Minnesota lawmaker who was killed

Xp Lee beats Republican Ruth Bittner for vacant seat after Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed in June

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will run for a third term in 2026 - Roll Call

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, last year’s Democratic nominee for vice president, will run for a third term, he announced Tuesday.

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Michael Keaton addresses Charlie Kirk death: ‘Shooting people will never answer anything’

Oscar-nominated actor spoke about shocking death of right-wing activist during a journalism gala

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‘What an evil piece of garbage’: Donald Trump convinces America he is a ‘shameful disgrace’

He has no shame in proudly flaunting his double standards.

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Greg Gutfeld curses at colleague live on air for bringing up Melissa Hortman during Charlie Kirk discussion

Democratic lawmaker was assassinated along with her husband in June

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Trump at first says he is ‘not familiar’ with Minnesota Democrat’s assassination

President says he would have ordered half-staff flags for Melissa Hortman if Tim Walz had asked him to do so

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Minneapolis suburb's candidates campaign amid fear and violence after political assassinations

As the nation grapples with the assassination of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, two candidates are vying for a legislative seat left open by another political attack in Minnesota

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Previous presidents projected calm after tragic events to ease the nation. Trump has mostly taken a different approach

In a video posted after Charlie Kirk’s assassination, Trump blamed ‘the radical left’ for rhetoric that he said led to the shooting

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‘It has to end’: Democrats call for end of political violence as Trump stirs the pot

An eye for an eye leaves the whole world blind.

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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Minnesota House special election

Control of the Minnesota House of Representatives will once again be at stake Tuesday in a special election to replace Melissa Hortman, the former Democratic state House speaker who was slain along with her husband at their home in June

The Independent UK

Charlie Kirk’s shocking killing sets the stage for a dangerous federal crackdown

Maga leaders blame a mythically powerful left for political violence. Now, they are bent on destroying anyone who opposes them

The Guardian - US

Charlie Kirk and the politics of rhetoric and division

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Kirk Assassination Makes Gun Stocks Volatile: 8 Names To Watch, Including One Backed By Trump's Son

Shares of gun and ammunition manufacturers are moving higher following the assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk in Utah, as well as a school shooting in Colorado.

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At the Races: A sad reminder - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including a tragic shooting and more campaign launches.

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Timeline: Is political violence in the US escalating?

Following the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on Wednesday, Euronews looks back on recent attacks against public figures in the US.

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Utah Republican senator faces backlash over post condemning Kirk’s killing

Only months ago, Mike Lee had posted disparaging tweets after Democrat Melissa Hortman and her husband were fatally shot

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Why Rep. Kelly Morrison thinks about her patients ‘every single day’ - Roll Call

The Minnesota freshman is one-sixth of the Democratic Doctors Caucus and has called for the resignation of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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After Minneapolis shooting, there are new calls for gun restrictions, and familiar divisions

A shooting at a Catholic church in Minneapolis has sparked calls for action from Minnesota officials

The Guardian - UK

‘God, come to our aid’: Community gathers to pray for victims of Minneapolis school shooting

Packed vigils listen to leaders call for need to put children before guns after deadly attack

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Man charged with killing a top Minnesota House Democrat is expected to plead not guilty

A man is expected to plead not guilty in the killings of the top Democrat in the Minnesota House and her husband

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Man with mental health issues found naked in Minnesota Capitol, raising new security concerns

A man with apparent mental health issues was found naked in the Minnesota State Capitol late at night

The Guardian - US

Tim Walz says Trump ‘brings out the worst in people – and the worst in me’

Kamala Harris running mate strikes regretful tone after calling for Democrats to ‘bully the shit out of’ US president

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Vance Boelter told Kash Patel in letter that Gov. Tim Walz told him to kill Democratic lawmakers: report

A grand jury indicted the 57-year-old Tuesday after he embarked on ‘a murderous rampage targeting Minnesota’s elected officials and their families’

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