A Minnesota state lawmaker, Melissa Hortman, and her husband were shot and killed in their home, while State Senator John Hoffman and his wife were also targeted but survived; both incidents are being investigated as targeted political violence. The suspect, who impersonated a police officer to gain access to the homes, remains at large, prompting authorities to issue a shelter-in-place order and a warning for residents to be cautious of police impersonators.
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Michigan judge dismisses criminal charges in Trump election case
A Michigan judge dismissed criminal charges against 15 Republicans accused of attempting to falsely certify Donald Trump as the winner of the 2020 election, citing a lack of intent to commit fraud. The ruling, which emphasizes the defendants' belief in election issues, follows similar setbacks in cases across other states related to the fake electors scheme. Want More Context? 🔎
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