Melissa Hortman, Minn. lawmaker killed in shootings, remembered as “devoted public servant”

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A manhunt is underway for a suspect who officials say shot and killed Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband overnight. State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were also injured in what Gov. Tim Walz called “politically motivated” shootings.  Hortman and her husband were shot in Brooklyn Park, while Hoffman and his wife were

‘The Road to Tehran Is Open’: Israel Pounds Iranian Gas Fields, Broadening Historic Military Campaign

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The strikes represent an expansion of Israel’s campaign against Iran, which had previously consisted of attacks on nuclear infrastructure and Iranian leaders An Israeli jet taking off to strike targets in Iran (Mannie Fabian/X) Israel bombed key Iranian gas fields and oil refineries, which Tehran uses to generate over $50 billion a year—hundreds of millions

“No Kings” protests draw crowds in cities across U.S.

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Cities large and small saw crowds gather Saturday for planned protests against President Trump — events being promoted as “No Kings” demonstrations. The gatherings were timed for the same day Mr. Trump will be attending a military parade in Washington, D.C., to mark the Army’s 250th anniversary, and amid heightened tensions with National Guard troops