"…Trump’s refusal to call Walz stands in stark contrast to the Democratic response after the two assassination attempts against Trump last summer, when Democrats condemned the violence."

"…Among the details about the suspect beginning to emerge is that he reportedly attended a bible college that is a stronghold of the New Apostolic Reformation, the charismatic movement that teaches that Christians are called to take over the US government."

"…When there was a deadly hurricane in North Carolina, he flunked a leadership test."

"…Boelter, who was arrested on Sunday after a two-day search, has already been charged by the state of Minnesota with two counts of second-degree murder and two counts of attempted second-degree murder in connection with the shootings."

"…Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, is facing blistering criticism for a series of inflammatory social media posts responding to the shootings of Minnesota lawmakers Melissa Hortman and John Hoffman and their spouses."

"…The attacks are thought to be politically motivated."

"…Stewart wondered aloud why this ideology is never extended to the long-running list of violent tragedies perpetrated by Americans."

"…The news only got more chaotic in the hours that followed."

"…The assassination of one elected official, and the attempted assassination of another, confirm the arrival of a new political era, in which the expectation and the fear of political violence are endemic."

"…This time, too, it has a menacing feeling."

"…Sen. Mike Lee was among the worst culprits of trying to muddy the waters around the weekend assassination spree of Vance Luther Boelter in Minnesota."

"…The reluctance to name the movement that claimed two more lives this weekend, and attempted to take more, ensures that Trump will never face accountability for the political environment he’s created."

"…In hindsight, Carlson said, Boelter “was a sick man” and needed help, even if those around him didn’t realize it in time."

"…The names were scattered across sheafs of notes, and officials stated that they hadn’t found a traditional manifesto as part of the writings."

"…Sen. Tina Smith directly confronted Sen. Mike Lee over a series of disturbing social media posts he shared in response to the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their partners."

"…Boelter’s Christianity did not force him to kill, but it did give him permission to act."

"…The man charged with killing one Minnesota lawmaker and wounding another in what prosecutors have described as a meticulously planned attack, had dozens of apparent targets, including officials in at least three other states."

"…The shootings come after credible threats to members of Congress have more than doubled in the last decade, the troubling tally of an era that has been marked by a string of violent attacks against lawmakers and their families."

"…Minnesotans continue to grapple with the tragic loss of a respected lawmaker and her husband as a result of that violence."

"…The killings in Minnesota have given many of them a fresh awareness of their own vulnerability."

"…The worldview that Boelter appeared to embrace was radical, he said."

"…Melissa Hortman was a singular force of understanding how democracy worked in getting things done."

"…Smith described Hortman as both a skilled lawmaker and a person who found joy in the job."

"…Members of Congress are urgently reviewing security arrangements following the weekend Minnesota shootings that claimed the lives of a Democratic state legislator and her husband, with many demanding extra funds to beef up their own protection."

"…It was the latest example of a rightwing media ecosystem that swiftly spins up narratives that serve their political agendas after tragic events, regardless of accuracy, and does not correct them after further information shows them to be untrue or incomplete."

"…Residents here feel a sense of relief that Vance Boelter was taken into custody, but it comes alongside intense grief, a craving for justice and a sense of resolve."

"…Such was the split screen that played out among Republicans after the Saturday morning shootings, which were the latest in a wave of political violence across the United States that has most recently seen two assassination attempts targeting Donald Trump as he campaigned for president, a flamethrower attack on a rally for Israeli hostages in Colorado and a slew of threats targeting judges who have ruled against the US president."

"…The acting US attorney for the district of Minnesota, Joe Thompson, told reporters that as well as the early-hours attacks on the Hortman and Hoffman residences, Boelter was spotted at the homes of two other unnamed lawmakers, one a state representative, the other a state senator, in a “planned campaign of stalking and violence”."

"…The Minnesota lawmaker who was fatally shot in her home over the weekend in an apparent assassination was an alumna of two Boston-area universities."

"…The man accused of killing a Minnesota lawmaker and wounding another went to the homes of two other legislators on the night of the shootings, intending to inflict more carnage against those on his hitlist, a federal prosecutor said Monday."

"…Officers spotted Boelter and used a drone to track him from overhead as he crawled through thick shrubs, Faust said."

"…The comments contradict statements made by those who personally know Vance Boelter, the suspect in the case."

"…The shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses this past weekend are the latest instances of political violence that has risen across the U.S. in recent years."

"…The man who prosecutors have charged with assassinating Melissa Hortman, a Democratic Minnesota state representative, and her husband Mark Hortman, once said in a sermon that his religious awakening came when he was 17 years old, working next to a man who “talked about God all of the time” at a vegetable canning factory."

"…The accused Minneapolis assassin allegedly used data brokers as a key part of his plot to track down and murder Democratic lawmakers."

"…Despite all evidence showing that the extremist violence is usually conducted by far-right actors, the far-right has sought to portray the perpetrators as leftists, members of antifa, or connected in some way to the Democratic party."

"…Trump confirmed to reporters that he would not reach out to Walz, who served as the running mate to his rival in the 2024 presidential election, Democrat Kamala Harris."

"…Instead of waiting for the facts, Lee promoted an unproven and inflammatory conspiracy theory."

"…Vance Boelter, a former state board appointee, was arrested Sunday after allegedly killing ex-House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, and wounding Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, ending the largest manhunt in Minnesota’s history."

"…The home appeared to have been searched by an unknown individual; however, the family has indicated that they don’t believe anything is missing."

"…The Utah senator’s posts — made in the wake of the shootings that targeted Minnesota state representatives and their families, prompting concerns about lawmaker safety — ignited a firestorm of criticism."

"…The fatal shootings in Minnesota have reignited the long-standing question of how to ensure the safety of 535 US lawmakers and their families with limited resources in an increasingly toxic political environment where threats of violence against politicians are at an all-time high."

"…Trump's comments reflect a dismissive attitude towards Minnesota Governor Tim Walz in the wake of a tragic shooting incident involving state lawmakers."

"…Boelter “embarked on a planned campaign of stalking and violence, designed to inflict fear, injure, and kill members of the Minnesota state legislature and their families,” the affidavit says."

"…Boelter embarked on a planned campaign of stalking and violence, designed to inflict fear, injure, and kill members of the Minnesota state legislature and their families."

"…The lure of quickly politicizing a violent attack with misinformation and speculation has proven more tempting than being circumspect and sensitive about a tragedy."

"…The slayings of Hortman, 55, and her husband, Mark Hortman, and the wounding of Democratic state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, have brought renewed attention to the troubling rise of political violence."

"…Members can request extra protection, which is assigned based on whether Capitol Police determine there is an active threat."

"…State lawmakers across the country say they are deeply concerned about the lack of security they receive in the wake of the targeted shooting of two Minnesota legislators, even as local officials attempt to ramp up some safety measures."

"…Lee had written in one post about the Saturday assassination of Democratic state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, that “this is what happens When Marxists don’t get their way.”"

"…The details of Boelter’s crimes are even worse, as he stalked his victims like prey, making the situation truly chilling."

"…Trump's dismissive remarks about Gov. Tim Walz following the Minnesota shootings reflect a lack of traditional presidential empathy in the face of tragedy."

"…The design of social media platforms facilitates and even incentivizes this kind of rumoring and political point-scoring in the wake of crisis events."

"…Smith said she confronted Lee after his “cruel” posts from Sunday, in which he included a photo of the suspected gunman and wrote, “this is what happens When Marxists don’t get their way.”"

"…The targeted shootings of two Minnesota state lawmakers has renewed an urgent debate on Capitol Hill as members of Congress raise alarm bells about their safety amid escalating political rhetoric and violent threats."

"…Prosecutors said Boelter planned his attack carefully, researching his victims and their families, and conducting surveillance of their homes before the chilling attacks."

"…Authorities have said that Boelter had dozens of targets in at least three other states."

"…Lawmakers in Washington are reassessing their own security coverage following the Saturday attacks in Minnesota where a gunman shot two Democratic lawmakers, killing one and wounding the other."

"…We cannot let political violence become normal in our country."

"…The incident is the latest in a string of political violence aimed at public officials and their families, including a hammer-wielding assailant who broke into former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's house and attacked her spouse, and fire set at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s home."

"…The posts, which came a day after Hortman and her husband were fatally shot in their home on June 14, baselessly tied the attack to the political left."

"…Sen. Mike Lee baselessly suggested their assassination was connected to the political left."

"…The attacks rippled across the country as frightened political leaders worried that America’s divides could cost them their lives."

"…The man accused of the murders of a Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband in what prosecutors said was a "political assassination" could face the death penalty if he's convicted on federal charges for shootings that unfolded over 90 minutes early Saturday morning in the Minneapolis suburbs."

"…This kind of language is grating our collective nerves, which are fraying, and increasingly less able to handle disagreement."

"…Investigators say Boelter "embarked on a planned campaign of stalking and violence, designed to inflict fear, injure and kill members of the Minnesota state legislature and their families," the affidavit said."

"…There is not a hit list that has Illinois politicians on it."

"…People like Boelter have surely gotten the message."

"…Lee's online persona has been a noisy congressional sideshow for years, but his most recent turn to amoral edgelordism has pushed the envelope in deeply personal and uncomfortable ways."

"…At the time of the shootings, Carlson said Boelter had been struggling to find work and was “disappointed” he wasn’t hearing back from people."

"…The man charged with killing a prominent Minnesota lawmaker and wounding another could face something that is a rarity for Minnesota but could become more common under the Trump administration: the death penalty."

"…Scholten said she is determined to continue her work, characterizing such threats as 'true domestic terrorism' aimed at silencing lawmakers from serving their constituents."

"…Sen. Mike Lee is facing criticism over his social media posts about the assassination of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband."

"…Boelter allegedly stalked his victims like prey and shot them in cold blood."

"…The shootings come after credible threats to members of Congress have more than doubled in the last decade, the troubling tally of an era that has been marked by a string of violent attacks against lawmakers and their families."

"…Violence and fear swept through towns in an arc around Minneapolis for more than 40 hours over the weekend as a man seemingly intent on sowing political devastation killed one Minnesota state lawmaker and left another bleeding from nine bullet wounds."

"…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 in what Gov. Tim Walz described as a targeted political attack."

"…Boelter stalked his victims like prey."

"…House Republicans held a conference call, which was described as "tense," on Saturday with the House sergeant at arms and U.S. Capitol Police to discuss their concerns."

"…The Twin Cities home where Democratic Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband were fatally shot Saturday was broken into overnight Wednesday, police say."

"…The pain is "mind-numbing," Linda Haluptzok said that, in a way, Melissa and Mark Hortman are together forever."

"…Smith said she decided to confront Lee about the post because of the pain it caused her "and the other people in my state and I think around the country, who think that this was a brutal attack.""

"…President Trump said he won't call Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz after the targeted shootings of two state lawmakers because it would "waste time.""

"…The man charged with killing one Minnesota lawmaker and wounding another in what prosecutors have described as a meticulously planned attack, had dozens of apparent targets, including officials in at least three other states."

"…The tension playing out in Wisconsin and other states after the Minnesota killings pits those who want to keep state capitols as open and accessible as possible against those concerned about increasing threats and acts of violence against officeholders."

"…The man charged with killing a prominent Minnesota lawmaker and wounding another could face something that is a rarity for Minnesota but could become more common under the Trump administration: the death penalty."

"…Carlson said Boelter “was a sick man” and needed help, even if those around him didn’t realize it in time."

"…The man charged with killing one Minnesota lawmaker and wounding another in what prosecutors have described as a meticulously planned attack, had dozens of apparent targets, including officials in at least three other states."

"…The shootings come after credible threats to members of Congress have more than doubled in the last decade, the troubling tally of an era that has been marked by a string of violent attacks against lawmakers and their families."

"…The attacks sparked the largest manhunt in Minnesota history, with heavily armed officers in full combat gear riding armored vehicles through suburban streets and country roads, ending in the arrest of Vance Boelter, a 57-year-old father of five and sometime Christian pastor known for his deeply conservative beliefs — but whose friends never saw him as an extremist."

"…Many lawmakers included in the suspected Minnesota gunman’s list of targets have vowed not to bow down."

"…Lawmakers in some states are moving to delete their home addresses from online directories and Wisconsin legislators are seeking added security for a session this week after one Minnesota legislator was killed and another wounded in their suburban Minneapolis homes last weekend in what Gov. Tim Walz described as a targeted political attack."

"…It's a chilling attack on our democracy, on our way of life."

"…The targeting of politicians seems to be a growing trend."

"…Authorities on Sunday night charged Vance Luther Boelter with two counts of second-degree murder for allegedly killing a Democratic state representative and her husband."

"…The attacks sparked the largest manhunt in Minnesota history, with heavily armed officers in full combat gear riding armored vehicles through suburban streets and country roads, ending in the arrest of Vance Boelter, a 57-year-old father of five and sometime Christian pastor known for his deeply conservative beliefs — but whose friends never saw him as an extremist."

"…The man charged with killing one Minnesota lawmaker and wounding another in what prosecutors have described as a meticulously planned attack, had dozens of apparent targets, including officials in at least three other states."

"…The shootings come after credible threats to members of Congress have more than doubled in the last decade, the troubling tally of an era that has been marked by a string of violent attacks against lawmakers and their families."

"…The man suspected of killing a Minnesota lawmaker and wounding another is now charged with murder after police arrested him Sunday near his home following a nearly two-day search."

"…The man accused of killing a Minnesota lawmaker and wounding another went to the homes of two other legislators on the night of the shootings, intending to inflict more carnage against those on his hitlist, a federal prosecutor said Monday."

"…The institution is "aghast and horrified" that one of its graduates was responsible for the murders and attempted murders of Democratic politicians."

"…This was a political assassination."

"…Police interaction with alleged Minnesota lawmaker shooter Vance Boelter likely prevented the loss of more lives, Brooklyn Park Police Chief Mark Bruley said on Monday."

"…While I am thankful the suspect has been apprehended, I grieve for the loss of Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, and I am praying for the recovery of John and Yvette Hoffman."

"…The former New York City mayor added, "But there’s a cycle here of the most important leadership in the country, both in the words he uses and the actions he’s authorizing, creating an environment that’s becoming more violent, more conflictual.""

"…The Minnesota man accused of murdering a lawmaker and her husband, and leaving another lawmaker and his wife injured while dressed as a police officer possessed an extensive security background, raising questions about his access to weapons and law enforcement uniforms in what authorities are calling a "targeted" attack."

"…Only days after a gunman shot and killed Minnesota state lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, the family’s rescue dog Gilbert had to be euthanized."

"…The weekend shootings of the Minnesota lawmakers profoundly rattled House and Senate Members."

"…The weekend shootings of the Minnesota lawmakers profoundly rattled House and Senate members."

"…A break-in at the house of slain Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, was reported."

"…The situation reached a boiling point on Tuesday when Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) called on President Donald Trump to intervene and compel Lee to delete his controversial posts about the Minnesota shooting after the Utah senator rebuffed Schumer’s personal request to take them down."

"…The details of Boelter’s crime are even worse; they are truly chilling."

"…Trump's dismissive remarks about Governor Walz reflect a lack of empathy in the wake of a tragic event that has deeply affected the Minnesota community."

"…Political violence is plaguing our nation, as lawmakers from both sides of the aisle call for increased security measures following the politically motivated assassination of former Minnesota State House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband."

"…Lee downplayed and joked about what authorities say were politically motivated shootings over the weekend by Vance Boelter, who was charged Monday with a half-dozen federal crimes, including murder and stalking."

"…Following the assassination of a former speaker of the Minnesota house of representatives, lawmakers on Capitol Hill are understandably on edge."

"…Prosecutors are describing an assassin’s plot to kill dozens of Minnesota officials as “the stuff of nightmares.”"

"…Trump's dismissive comments about Governor Walz reflect a lack of empathy in the wake of the tragic events in Minnesota."

"…The Minnesota man who is suspected of killing a Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband was caught by police hiding in a rural field, but who he is and possible motives only get murkier as more information is revealed."

"…The story laid out in the criminal complaint and accompanying FBI affidavit is unprecedented in Minnesota history — literally the stuff of nightmares."

"…The family added that the two wounded victims were "both incredibly lucky to be alive.""

"…The horrific, targeted murders of Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman, as well as the shooting of Minnesota State Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette Hoffman, have shocked the nation and united us in grief."

"…The details of Boelter’s crime are even worse. They are truly chilling."

"…Top Democratic leaders in Congress are calling for increased security funding for lawmakers following recent shootings that killed former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband."