A Minnesota state lawmaker was assassinated in an allegedly "politically motivated" attack on Saturday. Utah leaders said there has been an uptick of verbal threats against lawmakers in the state. Utah officials of both parties condemned divisive rhetoric that can lead to political violence.

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.

The killing of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband sent shockwaves through the political world and appeals from elected officials to turn down heated rhetoric.

The targeted shootings of two Minnesota state lawmakers this weekend underscore a grim trend: An increasingly volatile political climate has left state and local officials more exposed than ever to threats and harassment.

After a shooting took the life of the former House Speaker in Minnesota over the weekend, there is a renewed call to end political violence in America.

Colorado politicians condemn politically motivated violence following the shooting of Minnesota state lawmakers and their spouses.

Gov. Tim Walz and law enforcement officials will hold a public safety briefing to provide updates on the targeted shootings of state legislators Melissa Hortman and John Hoffman.

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An Illinois lawmaker said she hopes the horrific tragedy will lead to increased safety measures for public officials and first responders.