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Minnesota State Senator John Hoffman and his wife were shot in their home, with the suspect impersonating a police officer. Both are expected to survive. The suspect was last seen in Brooklyn Park, where a shelter-in-place order is active. Governor Tim Waltz is recommending people not attend political rallies until the suspect is caught. An event in Minneapolis has already been canceled. The suspect allegedly had a hit list of Democratic leaders, including Governor Tim Waltz, Attorney General Keith Ellison, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, and Senator Tina Smith. Investigators are looking into whether the suspect was motivated by extreme views on abortion. Law enforcement is protecting those on the list, likely with FBI involvement. The suspect is believed to be identified, and authorities are investigating the extent of his planning. Law enforcement officials believe the officers saved lives of other elected officials.

An unspeakable tragedy occurred in Minnesota: Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were shot and killed in a politically motivated assassination. The state lost a great leader, remembered as a dear friend, who served the people of Minnesota with grace, compassion, humor, and a sense of service. Hortman was a formidable public servant, a fixture and a giant in Minnesota. She woke up every day determined to make the state a better place. She is irreplaceable and will be missed. Minnesota's thoughts and prayers are with her family, loved ones, children, and parents.

Following the shooting of Minnesota lawmakers, several anomalies have emerged. Two lawmakers were killed and two wounded in what authorities call a targeted attack. The alleged shooter, Vance Balta, has been identified, but reports about him are inconsistent. Initial reports claimed no King's Flyers were in his vehicle, despite media attempts to portray him as a right-winger. Some records indicate Balta and his wife may have worked for Tim Walz. Discrepancies exist between Balta's appearance and footage of the shooter. Balta's alleged roommate claims he was a Trump supporter, but this contrasts with reports that Balta is married, owns a large home, and wouldn't need a roommate. An alleged hit list of over 60 Democrat leaders and abortion clinics was released, but it omits Senator John Hoffman, who was targeted, and includes a former senator who died in December. The list also contains outdated legislative whip counts. Officers reportedly arrived at one scene before Balta entered the home. Balta has been charged with four counts of second-degree murder, with bail set at $5,000,000.

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension expressed sympathies to the families and communities affected by the shootings of political leaders. At 2 AM, police responded to a call in Champlin where an individual shot Senator Hoffman and his wife. Later, at approximately 3:35 AM, Brooklyn Park police officers checking on Speaker Hortman encountered the individual, who immediately fired at them. Gunfire was exchanged, and the individual escaped. Senator Hoffman and his wife received surgeries for gunshot wounds and are alive, with officials cautiously optimistic about their improvement.

Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were killed in a politically motivated assassination. State Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette were also shot multiple times and are in recovery. Hortman is remembered as a compassionate public servant dedicated to improving Minnesota. The speaker emphasized that peaceful discourse is the foundation of democracy and differences should not be settled with violence. Despite political divides, compromise is possible. This act of political violence should serve as a reminder to settle differences peacefully. Local, state, and federal agencies are collaborating on a full investigation, and those responsible will be held accountable to prevent future tragedies.

An unspeakable tragedy has unfolded in Minnesota. Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were shot and killed early this morning in what appears to be a politically motivated assassination. Speaker Hortman served the people of Minnesota with grace, compassion, humor, and a sense of service. She was a formidable public servant, a fixture, and a giant in Minnesota. She woke up every day determined to make this state a better place. She is irreplaceable, and she will be missed by so many. Minnesota's thoughts and prayers are with her family, her loved ones, her children, and her parents. State senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette were each shot multiple times. The Hoffmans are out of surgery at this time and receiving care, and there is cautious optimism they will survive this assassination attempt.

Minnesota lawmakers Senator John Hoffman of Champlin and Representative Melissa Hortman of Brooklyn Park were shot this morning. The shootings are connected to situations in Brooklyn Park, where they both live. Their condition is currently unknown. Authorities are working to gather more information.

The speaker criticizes Vice President Harris for supporting the Minnesota Freedom Fund, not for her abortion stance. Harris urged donations to the fund when it bailed out protesters. The fund has since bailed out other offenders, including one who Republicans claim committed a murder in downtown Saint Paul.

The transcript records a contentious exchange in a congressional hearing focused on fraud allegations in Minnesota tied to Somali immigrant communities, with aggressive rhetoric and several pointed questions from Speaker 0 and Speaker 1. Key points and sequence: - Speaker 0 decries what they call “insane” behavior regarding Rep. Nancy Mace’s simple question and references a “cover up.” - Speaker 1 asserts a “tr breathtaking” amount of fraud allegedly perpetrated against Americans by Somalis in Minnesota, accusing Democrats of avoiding discussion and calling for accountability, suggesting the fraud could exceed Somalia’s GDP. - Speaker 1 asks the witness (Mr. Balu) whether Somali-Americans should be required to speak English if they are American citizens, pressing for a yes/no answer. The question is deemed “inappropriate” by Speaker 2, who says the question is not appropriate, while Speaker 1 insists on a simple yes/no. A point of inquiry is raised about whether English is the official language of the United States. - Repeated interruptions occur as Speaker 1 seeks to reclaim time, with a back-and-forth over the validity of the questions. - Speaker 1 asks whether Somalians who committed fraud should be denaturalized and deported; Speaker 2 replies that most Somali Minnesotans are citizens, and he attempts to answer under US law. The exchange continues with insistence on yes/no answers, including a question about denaturalization for those who commit immigration fraud or marry a relative (brother) in relation to immigration fraud—viewed as inappropriate by Speaker 2. - Speaker 1 asks for a significant contribution to Minnesota from a Somali immigrant who cannot speak English; Speaker 2 begins to respond but the question remains unresolved. - The discussion shifts to Robbins, who is asked about Al Shabaab and whether money defrauded from the US went to Al Shabaab. Robbins explains that while there is no specific amount in general remittance fraud, a portion is taken as “tax” or corruption by Al Shabaab when funds enter the country. - Speaker 1 asks for clarification about who Al Shabaab is; Robbins identifies it as a terrorist organization in Somalia, affiliated with Al Qaeda in the speaker’s view. - The DNI is cited by Speaker 1 as stating that since 2014 Al Shabaab has killed more US citizens than any other Al Qaeda affiliate and, as of 2025, is Al Qaeda’s wealthiest component. The transfer of this claim is linked to debates about US tax dollars and Minnesota governance, including criticism of Governor Tim Walz (referred to as Tim Walls) and a mention of his resignation, with credit given to a YouTuber for highlighting Minnesota fraud. The discussion also involves Keith Ellison and questions about their roles and awareness of fraud within Minnesota. - Robbins details how the administration allegedly hindered internal controls and investigations by the OIG and DHS. - Speaker 0 concludes with a reiteration that residents seeking citizenship or asylum should learn English, asserting that many Somali immigrants in Minnesota did not speak English and questioning how they perpetrated such large fraud, and asks what questions should be asked moving forward. Overall, the transcript captures a highly charged exchange blending accusations of widespread fraud, language policy questions, denaturalization debates, and allegations concerning the funding of extremist organizations, with references to specific political figures and agencies.

Belter, dressed as a police officer with a tactical vest, body armor, and a hyper-realistic mask, arrived at Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman's home in Brooklyn Park in a black SUV with police license plates and flashing emergency lights. Brooklyn Park police officers arrived after learning of Senator Hoffman's shooting and saw Belter standing near the house. Belter drew his weapon and fired, then rushed into the house, murdering Representative Hortman and her husband, Mark. Officers fired at Belter as he entered the home, but he escaped out the back. They recovered Belter's Beretta, body armor, and mask behind the house. A search of Belter's car revealed five more firearms, including assault-style rifles, and a large quantity of ammunition. Belter also had notebooks listing over 45 Minnesota state and federal elected officials, including Representative Hortman. Belter researched his victims and their families, found their addresses, conducted surveillance, and concealed himself as a police officer.

The speaker discusses Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman's accomplishments and character, highlighting her ability to negotiate bipartisan budgets. The speaker also addresses rising threats against lawmakers, noting a surge from 1,700 in 2016 to over 9,000 in 2024. They attribute this increase to online content influencing unstable individuals, citing the attack on Speaker Pelosi's husband as an example, and also hateful rhetoric. The speaker condemns Senator Mike Lee's social media posts about the Minnesota shooting suspect, calling them inappropriate and harmful. Lee posted a picture of the suspect at a lawmaker's door with the caption, "This is what happens when Marxists don't get their way." The speaker plans to confront Lee, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation, the impact on the victims' families, and the dedicated work of law enforcement during the 43-hour manhunt. The speaker notes that police prevented further deaths by checking on Representative Hortman's home.

Minnesota lawmakers Senator John Hoffman of Champlin and Representative Melissa Hortman of Brooklyn Park were shot this morning. The shootings are connected to situations in Champlin and Brooklyn Park, where they both live. Their condition is currently unknown. Authorities are working to gather more information.

The home of the suspected shooter in the deaths of state lawmaker Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark is being examined. Multiple shots were also fired at Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette. They have been hospitalized and are recovering from surgery.

Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were shot and killed in Minnesota early this morning in what appears to be a politically motivated assassination. Hortman is described as a great leader, a formidable public servant, and a giant in Minnesota. She served the people of Minnesota with grace, compassion, humor, and a sense of service. She woke up every day determined to make the state a better place. She is irreplaceable and will be missed.

In Minnesota, Vance Luther Belter is facing federal charges for attacking state politicians. Belter, disguised as a police officer, targeted four politicians at their homes. He shot Senator John Hoffman and his wife, who survived, and murdered Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband. He stalked his victims, researching their addresses and family members. Belter used a black SUV with police lights and a fake license plate, wore a tactical vest, body armor, a hyper-realistic silicone mask, and carried firearms. Police found multiple firearms, assault rifles, ammunition, and notebooks listing over 45 state and federal officials in his car. Charges include stalking, murder using a firearm, and shooting with a firearm, carrying potential life sentences or the death penalty. The FBI is assisting in the investigation, including whether Belter had any assistance. The investigation is ongoing to determine a motive.

The list includes mayors, medical clinics, abortion providers, and pro-life advocates. It also includes locations and individuals from out of state. Other places in Minnesota are included as well.

The manhunt continues for 57-year-old Vance Belter, the suspect accused of two targeted shootings of state lawmakers. The search has now stretched as far as South Dakota. Investigators are also on the lookout for another person of interest in connection to the shootings.

Belter, dressed as a police officer with a tactical vest, body armor, and a hyper-realistic mask, approached Representative Hortman's home armed and carrying a flashlight. Brooklyn Park police arrived to check on the Hortmans after learning of Senator Hoffman's shooting. Upon arrival, they saw Belter's SUV with flashing emergency lights. Belter drew his weapon and began firing, rushing into the house, where he murdered Representative Hortman and her husband, Mark. Police fired at Belter as he entered the home, but he escaped out the back. Officers recovered Belter's Beretta, body armor, and mask. A search of his car revealed five more firearms, including assault-style rifles, and a large quantity of ammunition. Belter also had notebooks listing over 45 Minnesota state and federal elected officials, including Representative Orkman. Belter researched his victims, found their addresses and family names, surveilled their homes, and took notes. He concealed himself as a police officer, outfitting his SUV with police lights and a license plate.

Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were shot and killed in what appears to be a politically motivated assassination. State Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette were also shot multiple times and are currently receiving care after surgery. The speaker stated that Hortman served the people of Minnesota with grace, compassion, humor, and a sense of service and was a fixture and a giant in Minnesota. The speaker emphasized that peaceful discourse is the foundation of democracy and differences should not be settled with violence. They stated that Minnesota proved it’s possible to compromise even in politically charged times. The speaker called on everyone to stand against all forms of political violence and said this tragedy should serve as a reminder that democracy is the way to settle differences peacefully. The speaker assured that those responsible will be held accountable and they are committed to ensuring this never repeats itself.

A suspect created a hit list of Democrats and Planned Parenthood locations, along with a letter to the FBI and Kash Patel claiming Governor Tim Walz made him do it so Senator Amy Klobuchar would be killed and Walz could take her Senate seat. Klobuchar is on the list, but Walz is not. The list also includes a deceased person and former officeholders. The suspect is 57 years old and has a history of financial issues. He spent time in The Congo on mission trips and started nonprofits and security businesses with no customers. His LinkedIn profile, now down, stated he spent decades in food service and was a general manager at a 7-Eleven, but law enforcement sources suggest this was fabricated. He moved out from his wife and five children to live with a roommate, claiming it was for work at funeral homes with odd hours. Neighbors' security cameras captured him carrying plastic bags and notepads before the attacks. Law enforcement says he was doing a lot of writing and ramblings.

Police report a gunman killed Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark at their home. The same gunman also shot Minnesota State Senator John Hoffman and his wife multiple times at their home. Governor Tim Walz calls the attacks a politically motivated assassination. A car belonging to the suspect contained additional weapons, a large amount of ammunition, a Father's Day card, a manifesto, and a list of approximately 70 names. The list included Minnesota state legislators, other elected officials, mayors, medical clinics, abortion providers, pro-life advocates, and out-of-state individuals. Police exchanged shots with the suspect in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. The suspect, who was wearing a tactical vest, fled on foot, leaving the car and evidence behind. He may be wounded. A search is underway.

State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband were shot in their home; Senator John Hoffman and his wife were also shot. Vance Bolter is a suspect, and he is still at large. Bolter left behind a manifesto and target list. He is linked to anti-Trump rallies and was appointed to the governor's workforce development board. The speaker questions the official narrative, suggesting a possible false flag operation. They point out inconsistencies, such as Bolter being labeled a Trump supporter despite apparent ties to Democrats and the quick release of his text messages. The speaker suggests the roommate's emotional display seemed staged. They speculate about a larger plot to frame Trump supporters and highlight the fact that Hortman voted against her party. The speaker believes the situation "stinks to high heaven" and that the truth is being concealed.

A hit list was found in someone's car containing the names of mayors, abortion providers, pro-choice advocates, and 70 targets in Minnesota and other states.

Authorities are investigating an incident with the help of the FBI, BCA, the M County Sheriff's Office, and other agencies. A search of a vehicle revealed a manifesto listing multiple lawmakers and officials. Alerts were immediately sent to the state, who then notified the individuals and provided security. Individuals on the list were targeted. While it's too early in the investigation to provide specifics, preliminary information suggests a potential motive, but further investigation is needed to provide accurate details.