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On Saturday morning, June 14, reporters were busy covering President Donald Trump's military/birthday parade in Washington, DC and the many No Kings Day protests opposing it when some shocking news came out of Minnesota: State Sens. John Hoffman and Melissa Hortman, both Democrats, had been shot in their homes.Gov. Tim Walz, at a press conference, told reporters, "This was an act of targeted political violence." According to Minnesota officials, a manhunt was underway for a suspect — who impersonated law enforcement and drove a vehicle that was made to look like a police car. The suspect, they said, had a "manifesto" in the vehicle and what looked like a hit list of people who were targeted for attack. Early that Saturday aft

At a No Kings Day protest in Philadelphia on Saturday, June 14, one of the many participants will be Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons of the Interfaith Alliance and the liberal/progressive Christian group Faithful America.As many as 2000 No Kings Day protests are being held all over the United States to express opposition to President Donald Trump's military parade in Washington, DC, which, critics argue, isn't really a celebration of the military, but a promotion of Trump's authoritarian agenda and the MAGA movement.In an op-ed published on June 14, Graves-Fitzsimmons cites Christianity as a major reason for taking part in Philly's No Kings Day event — which MSNBC described as the day's "flagship" No Kings eve

Between President Donald Trump's military/birthday parade in Washington, D.C. and countless No Kings Day protests planned across the United States in opposition to it, many Americans greeted Saturday, June 14, 2025 with a lot of anxiety — and hoped that the day would be free of political violence. But early Saturday morning, the news broke that Minnesota State Sens. John Hoffman and Melissa Hortman, both Democrats, had been shot in their homes. Gov. Tim Walz and other Minnesota officials offered details about the attack during a press conference, with the governor confirming, "This was an act of targeted political violence."

This week, when border czar Tom Homan threatened to arrest California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, Trump goaded Homan on, telling reporters, “I would do it if I were Tom. I think it's great!” adding, “Gavin likes the publicity but I think it would be a great thing.” While Trump brays about having

Editor's Note: This story has been updated to include additional information. On Saturday morning, June 14, 2025 — before President Donald Trump's military/birthday parade in Washington, DC and nationwide protests expressing opposition to it got underway — some disturbing news broke in Minnesota. MSNBC reported that two state lawmakers had been shot in their homes: Minnesota State Sens. John Hoffman and Melissa Hortman, both members of the Democratic Farmer-Labor Party. And Gov. Tim Walz, at a press conference, gave reporters details on the attack and the ongoing investigation.Walz confirmed to reporters, "This was an act of targeted po

During a press conference on Saturday morning, June 14, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and other officials in his state gave reporters some details on the shootings of Minnesota State Sens. John Hoffman and Melissa Hortman, both members of the Democratic Farmer-Labor Party.Walz confirmed to reporters, "This was an act of targeted political violence."The suspect, according to Minnesota officials, remains at large and is the target of an aggressive manhunt. READ MORE:

Saturday, June 14, 2025 is the 79th birthday of President Donald Trump, and it will bring conflicting messages on his second presidency.In Washington, DC, Trump is holding a military parade he is billing as a celebration of the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary. But the U.S. president's critics — including the No Kings movement — believe that parade isn't really about honoring the military, but is designed to promote Trump politically. And the No Kings organizers are holding large anti-Trump demonstrators all over the United States, from Seattle to Baltimore to Atlanta to Chicago.In a sca

Democrats — along with many Never Trump conservatives — are rallying around Sen. Alex Padilla (D-California) following a disturbing incident on Thursday, June 12 during a press conference held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Padilla was physically removed, thrown to the ground and handcuffed, although he was released and isn't facing any charges. Later, Padilla commented that if MAGA Republicans are willing to treat a U.S. senator that way, imagine how migrant farm laborers are being treated.In an op-ed published b

Although "Real Time" host Bill Maher is a scathing critic of President Donald Trump, he is also highly critical of the "woke" movement, political correctness and what he views as left-wing "purity tests." And Maher found some common ground with Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pennsylvania) during an interview aired on Friday night, June 13.Maher defended the Pennsylvania senator against his critics on the left, telling him, "You have issues with depression, and it seemed like they were sort of weaponizing that to say that you had gone crazy. And I did smell kind of a rat here when they wrote that you were driving recklessly, and too much time on Twitter. And megalomania…. I don't think you're cra

I must admit, if Trump wasn't such a power-hungry demagogue, a danger to democracy, a sexual predator, racist, sociopath, pathological liar, bully, and impulsive and unstable megalomaniac, I might feel sorry for him.He has no real friends, just sycophants. All his relationships are transactions, including with his three wives and his children. When people are no longer useful to him—wives, lawyers, advisors, Cabinet members—he discards them.His current wife Melania is transactional, too. She married him for his money. She obviously doesn't love or respect him and she occasionally displays her disdain for him in public. She didn’t even campaign for him last year, except to make a few public appearances. Trump hardly ever laughs. He has an almost-constant angry scowl on his face. To Trump, the world is a dar