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.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) said her security was increased without her request following the fatal shooting of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman (D) and her husband over the weekend. During an

The man accused of assassinating the top Democrat in the Minnesota House held deeply religious and politically conservative views, telling a congregation in Africa two years ago that the U.S. was in a

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

Daniel Hernandez, whose life has been shaped by violence directed at politicians, woke up Saturday morning to missed calls and messages from loved ones who had seen the news that two state legislators had been shot in Minnesota and immediately worried about his safety.

As stunned officials decried the violence, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie said more security measures are underway in Albany,

Statewide protests against the Trump administration proceeded as planned Saturday, despite a State Patrol advisory to the public not to attend the rallies “out of an abundance of caution” following the shootings of two Democratic state lawmakers.

The suspect, identified by authorities as Vance Luther Boelter, posed as a law enforcement officer to gain access to the victims' homes.