A suspect has been arrested in connection with the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers. Vance Boelter was taken into custody after a two-day manhunt when authorities found him crawling in a field. He is accused of fatally shooting state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, in Brooklyn Park and attempting to kill Democratic state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife at their home in Champlin. Security footage allegedly shows Boelter posing as a police officer at Hoffman’s door. Inside his abandoned vehicle, police found multiple firearms and an alleged hit list targeting various politicians, particularly those supporting abortion rights.
In national news, an NBC News poll reveals that 81% of U.S. adults believe the Trump administration should follow federal court orders. The poll indicates a partisan divide; while 96% of Democrats and 87% of independents support compliance, MAGA supporters are split 50/50 on the issue. Additionally, President Trump’s job approval remains steady, with 55% disapproving of his performance. Regarding immigration policy, 51% approve of his approach to border security.
Lastly, a significant immigration raid in Nebraska disrupted operations at Glenn Valley Foods, where 76 workers were arrested. The local community, facing the fallout of the raid, has seen protests and support efforts emerge. Governor Jim Pillen backed the ICE actions, while Omaha Mayor John Ewing opposed them, showcasing the community’s divided response. The impacts of such raids signify broader challenges faced by immigrant communities across the nation, as similar actions continue elsewhere.
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