Live updates: 'No Kings' protests against Trump planned nationwide

The No Kings Day of Defiance is expected to be the largest single-day mobilization since President Trump returned to office.

AG Ellison speaks about Rep. Hortman at No Kings protest
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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison spoke about Rep. Melissa Hortman at the No Kings protest at the Minnesota State Capitol Saturday. Hortman and her husband were shot and killed inside their home in what authorities are calling a targeted shooting.

Minnesota lawmaker shootings: Authorities ask public to not attend No Kings protests out of caution

The Minnesota State Patrol is asking the public not to attend the No Kings protests set to happen across the state, including the one at the Minnesota State Capitol, though organizers say the event is still going on as planned.

Minnesota lawmaker shootings: Leaders and politicians react

Tributes and statements are pouring in from Minnesota leaders and politicians after shootings led to the deaths of lawmaker Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, and injuries to Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette.

Bill Nye says RFK Jr. spammed his phone with miles of anti-vax texts

Bill Nye the Science Guy once had to block Health Secretary RFK Jr. after he sent “miles and miles” of anti-vaccination texts to his phone, he recalled in a recent interview.

MN lawmaker shooting: Former senator has squad on her street
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Former Minnesota Sen. Melissa Lopez Franzen reacted to the fatal shootings of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, as well as the shooting of Sen. John Hoffman and his wife. Franzen said she is sheltering in place and has a squad car on her street.

MN lawmaker shootings: President Trump says 'such horrific violence will not be tolerated'

President Donald Trump says “such horrific violence will not be tolerated" after Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were fatally shot in a targeted attack early Saturday. The suspect also shot Sen. John Hoffman and his wife. Officials are "cautiously optimistic" they will survive.

Rep. Hortman killing: She should be 'celebrated and honored'
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Former Minnesota Rep. Pat Garofalo, a Republican, shared memories of his friend, Democrat Rep. Melissa Hortman. Hortman and her husband Mark were fatally shot in a politically motivated, targeted attack. Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were also shot but officials said they're "cautiously optimistic" they'll survive.

MN lawmaker shootings: Gabby Giffords 'horrified' by shooting

Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords says she's "horrified" by the shooting of two Minnesota lawmakers early Saturday morning.

MN Gov. Tim Walz: Rep. Hortman, her husband killed in shooting [RAW]
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced at a press conference that Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were killed in a targeted shooting. Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were also shot, but he is "cautiously optimistic" they will survive.

Minnesota Democrats push back against planned VA healthcare cuts

A veterans town hall organized by the Minnesota DFL and the Democratic National Committee Friday carried the message that celebrating the military rings hollow if you’re ignoring the veterans who served.

What is the "No Kings Day" protest about?

Demonstrators will take to the streets across the country this weekend to oppose President Donald Trump’s policies.

Minnesota Title IX investigation escalates after Champlin Park softball championship

The U.S. Department of Education is raising the stakes in its Title IX investigations against the State of Minnesota after Champlin Park's state softball title with a transgender pitcher.

Gov. Walz speaks with Center for American Progress [FULL]
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, a day after being grilled by Congress, speaks with the Center for American Progress about the "path forward." Here's the full conversation.

Gov. Walz grilled at Congressional hearing on sanctuary states

Congressional Republicans aimed their sharpest immigration barbs at Gov. Tim Walz and two other Democratic governors Thursday.

GOP-led House committee spars with Dem. governors
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Gov. Tim Walz and the governors of New York and Illinois were questioned in a Congressional hearing on sanctuary states.