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.

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.

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

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.

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

Concerns regarding the safety of local lawmakers are on the rise following the shooting of two Minnesota lawmakers.

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.

State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed, and state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were injured, in what officials called a targeted attack.