Cartoon: Gang’s all here
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Category: Politics
Suspect named in fatal shooting of Minnesota lawmaker
Investigators say they are searching for 57-year-old Vance Boelter in connection with two “politically motivated” shootings that killed one Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband and wounded two others. Continue reading Suspect named in fatal shooting of Minnesota lawmaker
Trump issues statement condemning Minnesota shootings
President Donald Trump has condemned what investigators are calling a “politically motivated” shooting that killed two people, including a Minnesota state lawmaker, and wounded two others. The president said the FBI is assisting in the investigation. Continue reading Trump issues statement condemning Minnesota shootings
Thousands gather in cities across the country for ‘No Kings’ rallies
Protesters have gathered in dozens of cities to take part in “No Kings” rallies. The demonstrations come after days of protests against the Trump administration’s immigration policies and coincide with a planned military parade in Washington, D.C. Continue reading Thousands gather in cities across the country for ‘No Kings’ rallies
In his mind, Trump is already a dictator
Donald Trump doesn’t want to lead. He wants to rule. There’s a distinction. This week, we’ve crossed the line from authoritarian flirtation to autocratic overreach. The events of this past week—the illegal deployment of the National Guard in California, the arrest of California Sen. Alex Padilla, the ignoring of yet more judicial orders, and the chilling preparations for Trump’s grotesque birthday parade—undeniably show that Trump … Continue reading In his mind, Trump is already a dictator
Two Minnesota state lawmakers were shot in their homes early Saturday
A Minnesota mayor says two state lawmakers were shot in their homes early Saturday. Mayor Ryan Sabas of Champlin said state senator John Hoffman and state representative Melissa Hortman were shot, and that Hoffman’s wife was also shot. A person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press that investigators believe that the suspect may have been posing as a law enforcement officer. The person … Continue reading Two Minnesota state lawmakers were shot in their homes early Saturday
Spanish-language misinformation on Los Angeles protests pushes a familiar theme
Posts using fake images and baseless claims have sought to connect protests to left-wing Latin American governments, similar to misinformation that has swirled around previous news events. Continue reading Spanish-language misinformation on Los Angeles protests pushes a familiar theme
Minnesota politician shot and killed, another injured in ‘politically motivated assassination’
One Minnesota lawmaker and her spouse were fatally shot and a second lawmaker and his spouse were injured in separate “politically motivated” shootings at their homes in eastern Minnesota, officials said Saturday Continue reading Minnesota politician shot and killed, another injured in ‘politically motivated assassination’
Abrego Garcia Pleads Not Guilty to Human Smuggling Charges
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador and then returned to the United States, was in court on Friday where he pleaded not guilty to human smuggling charges. His attorneys call the case “preposterous” and an attempt to justify a deportation that the government has acknowledged in the past was a mistake. Continue reading Abrego Garcia Pleads Not Guilty to Human Smuggling Charges
LA Remains on High Alert Ahead of Planned ‘No Kings’ Protests
Los Angeles remains on high alert ahead of the No Kings protests planned in response to President Donald Trump’s military parade in Washington, D.C with about 200 separate rallies expected across California alone. NBC’s Steve Patterson reports for Saturday TODAY. Continue reading LA Remains on High Alert Ahead of Planned ‘No Kings’ Protests