Lawmakers are pushing congressional leaders to take greater steps to ensure their safety as they confront the growing risk of violence.

A Minnesota state lawmaker was assassinated in an allegedly "politically motivated" attack on Saturday. Utah leaders said there has been an uptick of verbal threats against lawmakers in the state. Utah officials of both parties condemned divisive rhetoric that can lead to political violence.

After a shooting took the life of the former House Speaker in Minnesota over the weekend, there is a renewed call to end political violence in America.

Saturday's attacks on Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman, state Sen. John Hoffman and their spouses are putting a spotlight at the Captiol. It's been talked about for years, but now has an added level of urgency.

The targeted shootings of two Minnesota state lawmakers this weekend underscore a grim trend: An increasingly volatile political climate has left state and local officials more exposed than ever to threats and harassment.

The killing of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband sent shockwaves through the political world and appeals from elected officials to turn down heated rhetoric.

Heavily armed and dressed in tactical armor with a silicone mask hiding his face and a police-style badge, Vance Boelter made a convincing police officer – so much so that a real police officer mistook him for a fellow cop.

Gov. Tim Walz and law enforcement officials will hold a public safety briefing to provide updates on the targeted shootings of state legislators Melissa Hortman and John Hoffman.

Less than 12 hours before a gunman wearing an eerie disguise showed up at the homes of two Minnesota lawmakers Saturday, the Oregon Legislature passed a bill to conceal the home addresses of elected officials and candidates for public office.

An Illinois lawmaker said she hopes the horrific tragedy will lead to increased safety measures for public officials and first responders.