Santa Monica Mayor Lana Negrete says there is no verified evidence that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are detaining caregivers in parks and separating them from children, pushing back against rumors that have spread online.

"Currently, many of the reports circulating are second and third-hand accounts and lack direct verification or supporting footage," Lana Negrete said in a post on Instagram.

Her comments come amid growing fears in immigrant communities across California, as the Trump administration intensifies its crackdown on illegal immigration.

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White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller has reportedly called for ICE to make at least 3,000 arrests per day. Those arrests, carried out in neighborhoods and businesses, have drawn significant backlash.

Protesters began taking to the streets last week in Los Angeles, at times clashing with authorities. In response, President Trump federalized the California National Guard and deployed hundreds of Marines to help maintain order.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom condemned the move, warning it could further inflame tensions.

People in cities across the U.S. have since rallied in solidarity with those in Los Angeles. Millions took part in a nationwide march on Saturday to protest President Trumps policies.

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A 27-year-old suffered a collapsed lung after being shot outside a bar in Taylor early Sunday morning.

Police tell us the shooting happened around 1 a.m., in the parking lot of Big League Brews on Ecorse Road.

We're told that the man was shot in the chest, causing his lung to collapse. The man is currently in the hospital, but he is expected to survive.

Police aren't sure what the motive of the shooter, but they don't believe the incident was random; they're not sure what the relationship is, but investigators believe the shooter and the man he shot knew each other.

Authorities are looking for a 17-year-old, who arrived at the bar in a Tesla with three friends. The driver of the Tesla stayed behind after the shooting, but police tell us the shooter fled on foot.

A person was critically injured Saturday during a shooting that occurred as protesters marched through the streets of downtown Salt Lake City at a "No Kings" protest.

Multiple shots are heard fired in video below from Salt Lake City protest shooting (Courtesy: Carl Moore): Shots heard fired in video showing downtown SLC shooting

The Salt Lake City Police Department said the victim was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.

One man described as a person of interest was immediately taken into custody, with two other people being apprehended later in the evening. Police have not revealed a motive.

Police give update on shooting during downtown SLC protest march: FULL BRIEFING - Officials give update on SLC protest march shooting

The incident occurred just after 8 p.m. At that point, people began running, and police were seen with their guns drawn as they approached the first man standing next to a building.

According to a Scripps News Group crew on the scene, the first man who was taken into custody had blood on his hands. After being handcuffed, the unidentified man was put into an ambulance with unspecified injuries.

Video below shows crews attending to a person following shooting (Courtesy: Michele Barker): Crews respond to person at shooting

Gov. Spencer Cox responded to the incident with a comment on social media.

"The shooting at tonights protest in Salt Lake City is a deeply troubling act of violence and has no place in our public square," he wrote.

Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall also shared her thoughts on the shooting.

"The violence weve seen today in Salt Lake City and elsewhere in the country is horrificits just not who we are. We deserve to feel safe, especially when exercising our First Amendment rights," she wrote. "Thank you to the Salt Lake City Police Department for their quick action tonight to protect lives and support those marching peacefully. My heart is with you, SLC.

"Well get through this."

Over 10,000 people were taking part in the march, which capped a day full of protests across the state. Police said no disturbances were reported at any of the other events.

Masses of demonstrators packed into streets, parks and plazas across the United States on Saturday to protest President Donald Trump, marching through downtowns and small towns, blaring anti-authoritarian chants mixed with support for protecting democracy and immigrant rights.

Organizers of the No Kings demonstrations said millions had marched in hundreds of events. Governors across the U.S. had urged calm and vowed no tolerance for violence, while some mobilized the National Guard ahead of marchers gathering.

Confrontations were isolated. But police in Los Angeles, where protests over federal immigration enforcement raids erupted a week earlier and sparked demonstrations across the country, used tear gas and crowd-control munitions to clear out protesters after the formal event ended. Officers in Portland also fired tear gas and projectiles to disperse a crowd that protested in front of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building well into the evening.

And in Salt Lake City, Utah, police were investigating a shooting during a march downtown that left one person critically injured. Three people were taken into custody, including a man believed to be the shooter, who also suffered a gunshot wound, according to Police Chief Brian Redd.

Redd said it was too early to tell if the shooting was politically motivated and whether those involved knew each other. The shooter appeared to be walking alongside the group of thousands who were marching, he added. Video feeds showed demonstrators running for safety as gunshots rang out.

Huge, boisterous crowds marched, danced, drummed, and chanted shoulder-to-shoulder in New York, Denver, Chicago, Austin and Los Angeles, some behind no kings banners. Atlantas 5,000-capacity event quickly reached its limit, with thousands more gathered outside barriers to hear speakers in front of the state Capitol. Officials in Seattle estimated that more than 70,000 people attended the city's largest rally downtown, the Seattle Times reported.

Trump was in Washington for a military parade marking the Armys 250th anniversary that coincides with the presidents birthday. About 200 protesters assembled in northwest Washingtons Logan Circle and chanted Trump must go now before erupting in cheers. A larger-than-life puppet of Trump a caricature of the president wearing a crown and sitting on a golden toilet was wheeled through the crowd.

In some places, organizers handed out little American flags while others flew their flags upside down, a sign of distress. Mexican flags, which have become a fixture of the Los Angeles protests against immigration raids, also made an appearance at some demonstrations Saturday.

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In Culpepper, Virginia, police said one person was struck by an SUV when a 21-year-old driver intentionally accelerated his SUV into the crowd as protesters were leaving a rally. The driver was charged with reckless driving.

The demonstrations come on the heels of the protests over the federal immigration enforcement raids that began last week and Trump ordering the National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles, where protesters blocked a freeway and set cars on fire.

Today, across red states and blue, rural towns and major cities, Americans stood in peaceful unity and made it clear: we dont do kings," the No Kings Coalition said in a statement Saturday afternoon after many events had ended.

Philadelphia

Thousands gathered downtown, where organizers handed out small American flags and people carried protest signs saying fight oligarchy and deport the mini-Mussolinis."

Karen Van Trieste, a 61-year-old nurse who drove up from Maryland, said she grew up in Philadelphia and wanted to be with a large group of people showing her support.

I just feel like we need to defend our democracy, she said. She is concerned about the Trump administrations layoffs of staff at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the fate of immigrant communities and Trump trying to rule by executive order, she said.

A woman wearing a foam Statue of Liberty crown brought a speaker system and led an anti-Trump sing-along, changing the words young man in the song Y.M.C.A. to con man.

I am what the successful American dream looks like, said C.C. Tllez, an immigrant from Bolivia who attended the protest. Ive enjoyed great success here in the United States, and Ive also contributed heavily to my community. And if there was space for me, I think theres a way for everybody else to belong here as well.

Los Angeles

Thousands gathered in front of City Hall, waving signs and listening to a Native American drum circle before marching through the streets.

As protesters passed National Guard troops or U.S. Marines stationed at various buildings, most interactions were friendly, with demonstrators giving fist bumps or posing for selfies. But others chanted shame or go home at the troops.

Amid signs reading They fear us dont back down California and We carry dreams not danger, one demonstrator carried a 2-foot-tall (60-centimeter) Trump pinata on a stick, with a crown on his head and sombrero hanging off his back. Another hoisted a huge helium-filled orange baby balloon with blond hair styled like Trump's.

A few blocks from City Hall, protesters gathered in front of the downtown federal detention center being guarded by a line of Marines and other law enforcement. It was the first time that the Marines, in combat gear and holding rifles, have appeared at a demonstration since they were deployed to city on Friday with the stated mission of defending federal property.

Peter Varadi, 54, said he voted for Trump last November for economic reasons. Now, for the first time in his life, he is protesting, waving a Mexican and U.S. combined flag.

I voted for Donald Trump, and now I regret that, because hes taken this fascism to a new level, Varadi said. Its Latinos now. Whos next? Its gays. Blacks after that. Theyre coming for everybody.

Even after the formal event ended, the downtown streets were packed with a jubilant crowd as people danced to salsa music and snacked on hot dogs and ice cream bought from vendors, many of whom are Latino immigrants. But the previously calm demonstration turned confrontational as police on horseback moved into the crowd and struck some people with wood rods and batons as they cleared the street in front of the federal building.

New York City

Marchers in the crowd that stretched for blocks along Fifth Avenue had diverse reasons for coming, including anger over Trumps immigration policies, support for the Palestinian people and outrage over what they said was an erosion of free speech rights.

But there were patriotic symbols, too. Leah Griswold, 32, and Amber Laree, 59, who marched in suffragette white dresses, brought 250 American flags to hand out to people in the crowd.

Our mothers who came out, fought for our rights, and now we're fighting for future generations as well, Griswold said.

Some protesters held signs denouncing Trump while others banged drums.

Were here because were worried about the existential crisis of this country and the planet and our species, said Sean Kryston, 28.

Minnesota

Gov. Tim Walz and law enforcement encouraged people not to attend rallies out of an abundance of caution following the shootings of the Democratic state lawmakers.

Dozens of events were canceled, but tens of thousands still turned out for demonstrations in Duluth, Rochester and St. Paul, which included a march to the state Capitol. Walz canceled his scheduled appearance at the St. Paul event.

Authorities said the suspect had No Kings flyers in his car and writings mentioning the names of the victims as well as other lawmakers and officials, though they could not say if he had any other specific targets.

Seda Heng, 29, of Rochester, said she was heartbroken by the shootings, but still wanted to join the rally there. These people are trying to do what they can for their communities, for the state, for the nation, Heng told the Minnesota Star-Tribune.

North Carolina

Crowds cheered anti-Trump speakers in Charlotte's First Ward Park before marching, chanting No kings. No crowns. We will not bow down."

Marchers stretched for blocks, led by a group of people holding a giant Mexican flag and bystanders cheering and clapping along the way.

Jocelyn Abarca, a 21-year-old college student, said the protest was a chance to speak for whats right after mass deportations and Trump's deployment of the National Guard in Los Angeles.

If we dont stop it now, its just going to keep getting worse, she said.

Naomi Mena said she traveled an hour to demonstrate in Charlotte to represent her friends and family who sadly cant have a voice out in public now to stay safe.

Texas

A rally at the Texas Capitol in Austin went off as planned despite state police briefly shutting down the building and the surrounding grounds after authorities said they received a credible threat to Democratic state lawmakers who were to attend.

Dozens of state troopers swarmed through the grounds about four hours before the event, but the area was later opened and the rally started on time. The building remained closed.

The Department of Public Safety later said one person was taken into custody in connection with the threats made against state lawmakers" after a traffic stop in La Grange, Texas, about 65 miles (105 kilometers) east of Austin. State police did not detail the threat or immediately identify the person, but said there was no additional active threat.

Mississippi

A demonstration of hundreds of people opened to War Pigs by Black Sabbath playing over a sound system on the state Capitol lawn in Jackson.

A lot of stuff thats going on now is targeting people of color, and to see so many folks out here that arent black or brown fighting for the same causes that Im here for, it makes me very emotional, said Tony Cropper, who traveled from Tennessee to attend the protest.

Some people wore tinfoil crowns atop their heads. Others held signs inviting motorists to Honk if you never text war plans.

Melissa Johnson said she drove an hour-and-a-half to Jackson to protest because we are losing the thread of democracy in our country."

Portland

Earlier in the day, thousands of protesters lined the streets in downtown Portland for several blocks, waving signs as passing cars honked in support. They marched around the city draped in American flags to the beat of drums and music.

By late afternoon, a small group of demonstrators amassed across the river to protest in front of an ICE office where three people were arrested Wednesday night after starting a small fire against the building, police said.

Federal immigration officers fired tear gas, flash bangs and rubber bullets in an effort to clear out the remaining protesters in the evening. Some protesters threw water bottles back and tended to each other's wounds. The police department wrote on X that the event was declared a riot.

At least two people were detained and taken inside the federal immigration building.

U.S. military leaders and elected officials are grappling with a worsening diplomatic and security crisis in the Middle East. Tensions continue to rise as violence between Israel and Iran shows no signs of easing, following the Israeli Defense Forces Thursday night strike on Iranian nuclear sites and Irans ongoing retaliatory bombing campaign.

In response to the Iranian strikes, Israel launched an expanded air assault on Iran Sunday, the IDF said, targeting energy infrastructure sites and the Defense Ministry headquarters. At least 70 were killed, including four top security chiefs, according to Israeli officials and local media.

Tehran, meanwhile, continued firing missiles at Israel throughout the day, with significant impacts roiling major population centers including Haifa and Tel Aviv. At least seven people were killed and nearly 200 injured in the attacks, according to Magen David Adom, Israels national emergency service.

President Donald Trump said the U.S. was not involved in the strikes against Iran Saturday evening, and warned of actions against the U.S.

The U.S. had nothing to do with the attack on Iran, tonight. If we are attacked in any way, shape or form by Iran, the full strength and might of the U.S. Armed Forces will come down on you at levels never seen before. However, we can easily get a deal done between Iran and Israel, and end this bloody conflict!!! Trump wrote on Truth Social.

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According to two American officials, the U.S. is providing support to Israel amid the barrage, helping shoot down missiles headed towards the nation. A separate U.S. official confirmed to Scripps News that Iran had asked the U.S. to join its war against Iran in the hopes of eliminating its nuclear program, though the officials said the Trump administration was not considering that at this time.

Meanwhile, a sixth round of nuclear nonproliferation talks between the U.S. and Iran, previously scheduled for Sunday in Muscat, will no longer take place in the wake of the strikes. Omans foreign minister Badr Al Busaidi announced the change of plans Saturday, though he noted that diplomacy and dialogue remain the only pathway to lasting peace.

The Trump administration indicated it still sought to negotiate a deal.

"Whatever happens today cannot be prevented. But we have the ability to negotiate a successful peaceful resolution to this conflict if Iran is willing, a senior White House official told Scripps News. The fastest way for Iran to accomplish peace is to give up its nuclear weapons program.

President Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin Saturday, with the focus primarily on the situation in Iran, the White House confirmed. Trump earlier in the month said Putin had suggested participating in the U.S.-Iran discussions.

He feels, as do I, this war in Israel-Iran should end, to which I explained, his war should also end, Trump wrote on Truth Social after Saturdays call.

Putin, who has condemned Israeli strikes, shared a readiness to mediate, according to Russian state media.

It is significant that the Russian and U.S. presidents, despite the complicated situation, do not rule out a return to the negotiating track on the Iranian nuclear program, Russian presidential foreign affairs advisor Yuri Ushakov said following the call.

[If] these negotiations are about Iran's nuclear program, if it no longer exists, what are we negotiating about? questioned Simone Ledeen, a former deputy assistant secretary of defense under the first administration and defense consultant for Maven Defense Solutions.

It's still an active, kinetic environment. So a lot of these questions are sort of need to be answered when the dust settles a bit, not right now, Ledeen added.

Ahead of Israels initial strikes, Trump publicly signaled he didnt want Israel to attack Iran as he believed they were fairly close to an agreement.

As long as I think there is an agreement, I dont want them going in because I think that would blow it might help it actually, but it also could blow it, Trump said Thursday before Israels strikes.

But as tensions rose, the State Department had urged nonessential personnel to evacuate the American embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, citing growing tensions in the region. By Thursday morning, the Department had restricted U.S. government personnel and their families from traveling outside the greater Tel Aviv area in Israel. Separately, a U.S. defense official told Scripps News that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth had authorized the voluntary departure of military dependents from locations across the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility (AOR), a vast region including the Middle East, Central Asia, and parts of South Asia.

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But following the attacks, President Trump indicated Iran had not met a deadline to reach a deal. The president stated that he gave Iran 60 days to make a deal, and that day reached 61 on Thursday. I told them what to do, but they just couldnt get there. Now they have, perhaps, a second chance! he wrote on Truth Social.

This reinforces a deadline is a deadline under President Trump and there are costs to rejecting U.S. offers, said Jason Brodsky, a non-resident scholar at the Middle East Institutes Iran Program.

On Saturday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sent well wishes and thanks to President Trump, as Trump celebrated his 79th birthday alongside the US Armys 250th anniversary with a military parade in Washington.

We paved the way to Tehran and our pilots over the skies of Tehran will deal blows to the Ayatollah regime that they cannot even imagine. I can tell you this, we have indications that senior leaders in Iran are already packing their bags. They sense what's coming, Netanyahu said.

Some experts are closely monitoring the political impact of developments on the ground in Iran.

For me, I think the most important developments will be what happens on the ground in Iran as well, in addition to the Israeli strikes, said Alireza Nader, an analyst on Iran. Lets not forget that only three years ago, there was the mass uprising, popular uprising inside Iran against this regime.

The Israeli strikes have targeted nuclear scientists, military commanders, and an enrichment facility, according to Netanyahu.

This has not played out well for Iran at all when you come back to this original decision to attack Israel on October 7, I mean, potentially, one of the greatest strategic errors in military history might end up being that, said Ledeen.

The conflict between the two countries stands to be a significant focus as Trump meets with other world leaders at the G7 summit next week in Canada.

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the arrest of Vance Boelter, the suspect in the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses.

Authorities released several photos of Boelter, including one taken Saturday that shows him wearing a cowboy hat and another that shows him wearing a latex mask at one of the victims homes.

Boelter is accused of fatally shooting Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband early Saturday, and of wounding state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife in what authorities believe were politically motivated attacks.

Both shootings occurred at the lawmakers' residences, which are located several miles apart.

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Police were initially called to Hoffmans home following reports of gunfire. After responding, officers began conducting wellness checks on other lawmakers. Not long after, they encountered the suspect at Hortmans residence, where he fired several rounds at them before fleeing.

Authorities have not said whether they have any leads on Boelters whereabouts. However, a friend of Boelters told investigators the suspect sent him a message after the shootings. While he did not admit to the crimes, the message read, "Im going to be gone for a while. May be dead shortly, so I just want to let you know I love you guys both and I wish it hadnt gone this way. Im sorry for all the trouble this has caused.

Authorities recovered several AK-style firearms from Boelter's vehicle, and he was believed to still be armed with a pistol, according to the Associated Press, which cited a person familiar with the investigation.

Officials have urged the public not to approach Boelter if spotted, and to call 911 immediately.

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Masses of demonstrators packed into streets, parks and plazas across the U.S. on Saturday to protest President Donald Trump, marching through downtowns and small towns, blaring anti-authoritarian chants mixed with support for protecting democracy and immigrant rights.

Organizers of the "No Kings" demonstrations said millions had marched in hundreds of events. Governors across the U.S. had urged calm and vowed no tolerance for violence, while some mobilized the National Guard ahead of marchers gathering.

Confrontations were isolated. But police in Los Angeles, where protests over federal immigration enforcement raids erupted a week earlier and sparked demonstrations across the country, used tear gas and crowd-control munitions to clear out protesters after the formal event ended.

Huge, boisterous crowds marched, danced, drummed, and chanted shoulder-to-shoulder in New York, Denver, Chicago, Austin and Los Angeles, some behind "no kings" banners. Atlanta's 5,000-capacity event quickly reached its limit, with thousands more gathered outside barriers to hear speakers in front of the state Capitol.

Trump was in Washington for a military parade marking the Army's 250th anniversary that coincides with the president's birthday. About 200 protesters assembled in northwest Washington's Logan Circle and chanted "Trump must go now" before erupting in cheers. A larger-than-life puppet of Trump a caricature of the president wearing a crown and sitting on a golden toilet was wheeled through the crowd.

In some places, organizers handed out little American flags while others flew their flags upside down, a sign of distress. Mexican flags, which have become a fixture of the Los Angeles protests against immigration raids, also made an appearance at some demonstrations Saturday.

In Culpeper, Virginia, police said one person was struck by an SUV when a 21-year-old driver intentionally accelerated his SUV into the crowd as protesters were leaving a rally. The driver was charged with reckless driving.

The demonstrations come on the heels of the protests over the federal immigration enforcement raids that began last week and Trump ordering the National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles, where protesters blocked a freeway and set cars on fire.

"Today, across red states and blue, rural towns and major cities, Americans stood in peaceful unity and made it clear: we don't do kings," the No Kings Coalition said in a statement Saturday afternoon after many events had ended.

Philadelphia

Thousands gathered downtown, where organizers handed out small American flags and people carried protest signs saying "fight oligarchy" and "deport the mini-Mussolinis."

Karen Van Trieste, a 61-year-old nurse who drove up from Maryland, said she grew up in Philadelphia and wanted to be with a large group of people showing her support.

"I just feel like we need to defend our democracy," she said. She is concerned about the Trump administration's layoffs of staff at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the fate of immigrant communities and Trump trying to rule by executive order, she said.

A woman wearing a foam Statue of Liberty crown brought a speaker system and led an anti-Trump sing-along, changing the words "young man" in the song "Y.M.C.A." to "con man."

"I am what the successful American dream looks like," said C.C. Tllez, an immigrant from Bolivia who attended the protest. "I've enjoyed great success here in the United States, and I've also contributed heavily to my community. And if there was space for me, I think there's a way for everybody else to belong here as well."

On the East Coast, famous faces could be seen among protesters in Philadelphia. Martin Luther King III, the eldest son of the famed civil rights leader, said the No Kings march was really is about lifting up community.

Los Angeles

Thousands gathered in front of City Hall, waving signs and listening to a Native American drum circle before marching through the streets.

As protesters passed National Guard troops or U.S. Marines stationed at various buildings, most interactions were friendly, with demonstrators giving fist bumps or posing for selfies. But others chanted "shame" or "go home" at the troops.

Amid signs reading "They fear us don't back down, California" and "We carry dreams not danger, " one demonstrator carried a 2-foot-tall (60-centimeter) Trump pinata on a stick, with a crown on his head and sombrero hanging off his back. Another hoisted a huge helium-filled orange baby balloon with blond hair styled like Trump's.

A few blocks from City Hall, protesters gathered in front of the downtown federal detention center being guarded by a line of Marines and other law enforcement. It was the first time that the Marines, in combat gear and holding rifles, had appeared at a demonstration since they were deployed to city on Friday with the stated mission of defending federal property.

Peter Varadi, 54, said he voted for Trump last November for "economic reasons." Now, for the first time in his life, he is protesting, waving a Mexican and U.S. combined flag.

"I voted for Donald Trump, and now I regret that, because he's taken this fascism to a new level," Varadi said. "It's Latinos now. Who's next? It's gays. Blacks after that. They're coming for everybody."

Even after the formal event ended, the downtown streets were packed with a jubilant crowd as people danced to salsa music and snacked on hot dogs and ice cream bought from vendors, many of whom are Latino immigrants. But the previously calm demonstration turned confrontational as police on horseback moved into the crowd and struck some people with wood rods and batons as they cleared the street in front of the federal building.

New York City

Marchers in the crowd that stretched for blocks along Fifth Avenue had diverse reasons for coming, including anger over Trump's immigration policies, support for the Palestinian people and outrage over what they said was an erosion of free speech rights.

But there were patriotic symbols, too. Leah Griswold, 32, and Amber Laree, 59, who marched in suffragette white dresses, brought 250 American flags to hand out to people in the crowd.

"Our mothers who came out, fought for our rights, and now we're fighting for future generations as well," Griswold said.

Some protesters held signs denouncing Trump while others banged drums.

"We're here because we're worried about the existential crisis of this country and the planet and our species," said Sean Kryston, 28.

Minnesota

Gov. Tim Walz and law enforcement encouraged people not to attend rallies "out of an abundance of caution" following the shootings of the Democratic state lawmakers.

Dozen of events were canceled, but tens of thousands still turned out for demonstrations in Duluth, Rochester and St. Paul, which included a march to the state Capitol. Walz canceled his scheduled appearance at the St. Paul event.

Authorities said the suspect had "No Kings" flyers in his car and writings mentioning the names of the victims as well as other lawmakers and officials, though they could not say if he had any other specific targets.

Seda Heng, 29, of Rochester, said she was heartbroken by the shootings, but still wanted to join the rally there. "These people are trying to do what they can for their communities, for the state, for the nation," Heng told the Minnesota Star-Tribune.

North Carolina

Crowds cheered anti-Trump speakers in Charlotte's First Ward Park before marching, chanting "No kings. No crowns. We will not bow down."

Marchers stretched for blocks, led by a group of people holding a giant Mexican flag and bystanders cheering and clapping along the way.

Jocelyn Abarca, a 21-year-old college student, said the protest was a chance to "speak for what's right" after mass deportations and Trump's deployment of the National Guard in Los Angeles.

"If we don't stop it now, it's just going to keep getting worse," she said.

Naomi Mena said she traveled an hour to demonstrate in Charlotte to represent her "friends and family who sadly can't have a voice out in public now" to stay safe.

Texas

A rally at the Texas Capitol in Austin went off as planned despite state police briefly shutting down the building and the surrounding grounds after authorities said they received a "credible threat" to Democratic state lawmakers who were to attend.

Dozens of state troopers swarmed through the grounds about four hours before the event, but the area was later opened and the rally started on time. The building remained closed.

The Department of Public Safety later said one person was taken into custody "in connection with the threats made against state lawmakers" after a traffic stop in La Grange, Texas, about 65 miles (105 kilometers) east of Austin. State police did not detail the threat or immediately identify the person, but said there was no additional active threat.

Mississippi

A demonstration of hundreds of people opened to "War Pigs" by Black Sabbath playing over a sound system on the state Capitol lawn in Jackson.

"A lot of stuff that's going on now is targeting people of color, and to see so many folks out here that aren't black or brown fighting for the same causes that I'm here for, it makes me very emotional," said Tony Cropper, who traveled from Tennessee to attend the protest.

Some people wore tinfoil crowns atop their heads. Others held signs inviting motorists to "Honk if you never text war plans."

Melissa Johnson said she drove an hour-and-a-half to Jackson to protest because "we are losing the thread of democracy in our country."

Iran launched a second night of missiles against Israel late Saturday while Israel's military kept up attacks inside Tehran and elsewhere, a day after Israels blistering attack on Iranian nuclear and military sites over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program.

Both Israels military and Iran state television announced the latest round of Iranian missiles as explosions were heard in parts of Israel, including Tel Aviv, less than an hour before midnight while the security cabinet was meeting. Fire officials reported a collapsed building in the north. Within the hour, Israel's military said people could leave shelters.

The military noted it was currently striking military targets in Tehran, where Iranian state television said explosions were heard in the citys east and west.

Israel's ongoing widespread strikes across Iran have left the country's surviving leadership with the difficult decision of whether to plunge deeper into conflict with Israels more powerful forces or seek a diplomatic route.

Omans foreign minister, Badr al-Busaidi, said on social media the sixth round of indirect talks on Sunday over Iran 's nuclear program would not take place. "We remain committed to talks and hope the Iranians will come to the table soon," said a senior U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss diplomacy.

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World leaders made urgent calls to deescalate and avoid all-out war. The attack on nuclear sites set a dangerous precedent, China's foreign minister said. The region is already on edge as Israel makes a new push to eliminate the Iranian-backed militant group Hamas in Gaza after 20 months of fighting.

Israel widely believed to be the only nuclear-armed state in the Middle East said its hundreds of strikes on Iran over the past two days killed a number of top generals, nine senior scientists and experts involved in Irans nuclear program. Irans U.N. ambassador has said 78 people were killed and more than 320 wounded.

Iran retaliated for a second night Saturday as explosions lit the night skies over Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Israel said three people were killed overnight into Saturday in the first attack and over 170 wounded.

"If (Iranian Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali) Khamenei continues to fire missiles at the Israeli home front Tehran will burn, Defense Minister Israel Katz said.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has made the destruction of Irans nuclear program his top priority, said Israel's strikes so far are "nothing compared to what they will feel under the sway of our forces in the coming days.

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In what could be another escalation if confirmed, semiofficial Iranian news agencies reported an Israeli drone struck and caused a strong explosion at an Iranian natural-gas processing plant. It would be the first Israeli attack on Irans oil and natural gas industry. Israel's military did not immediately comment.

The extent of damage at the South Pars natural gas field was not immediately clear. Such sites have air defense systems around them, which Israel has been targeting.

Iran calls nuclear talks unjustifiable

Iran says its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes only, and U.S. intelligence agencies have assessed that Tehran was not actively pursuing the bomb. But its uranium enrichment has reached near weapons-grade levels, and on Thursday, the U.N.s atomic watchdog censured Iran for not complying with obligations meant to prevent it from developing a nuclear weapon.

Irans top diplomat said Saturday the nuclear talks were unjustifiable after Israel's strikes. Abbas Araghchi's comments came during a call with Kaja Kallas, the European Unions top diplomat.

The Israeli airstrikes were the result of the direct support by Washington, Araghchi said in a statement carried by the state-run IRNA news agency. The U.S. has said it isnt part of the strikes.

On Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump urged Iran to reach a deal with the U.S. on its nuclear program, adding that "Iran must make a deal, before there is nothing left.

US helps to shoot down Iranian missiles

Iran launched its first waves of missiles at Israel late Friday and early Saturday. Iranians awoke to state television airing repeated clips of the strikes, as well as videos of people cheering and handing out sweets.

The Iranian attacks killed at least three people and wounded 174, two of them seriously, Israel said. The military said seven soldiers were lightly wounded when a missile hit central Israel, without specifying where the first report of Israeli military casualties since the initial Israeli strikes.

U.S. ground-based air defense systems in the region were helping to shoot down Iranian missiles, said a U.S. official who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the measures.

In Ramat Gan, east of Tel Aviv, an Associated Press journalist saw burned-out cars and at least three damaged houses, including one whose front was nearly entirely torn away.

Residents of a central Israeli city hit Friday night, Rishon Lezion, said the explosion was so powerful it shook their shelter door open. We thought, thats it, the house is gone, and in fact half of the house was gone, said Moshe Shani.

Israels main international airport said it will remain closed until further notice.

Indications of a new Israeli attack

Israel's army spokesman, Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin, said Israel had attacked more than 400 targets across Iran, including 40 in Tehran, where dozens of fighter jets were operating freely. He said it was the deepest point Israel's air force had operated.

Defrin said fighter jets struck over 40 missile-related targets and advanced air defense array systems across Iran.

A governor of Eastern Azerbaijan province in northwestern Iran said 30 troops and a rescuer had been killed there, with 55 others wounded. Gov. Bahram Sarmast's remarks were the latest acknowledgment of mass casualties.

Iranian state television reported online that air defenses were firing in the cities of Khorramabad, Kermanshah and Tabriz. Footage from Tabriz showed black smoke rising.

The sound of explosions and Iranian air defense systems firing at targets echoed across central Tehran. Irans semiofficial Tasnim news agency reported a fire at Tehrans Mehrabad International Airport.

More than a few weeks to repair nuclear facilities

Israel attacked Irans main nuclear enrichment facility in Natanz. Satellite photos analyzed by AP show extensive damage there. The images shot Saturday by Planet Labs PBC show multiple buildings damaged or destroyed. The structures hit include buildings identified by experts as supplying power to the facility.

U.N. nuclear chief Rafael Grossi told the Security Council that the above-ground section of the Natanz facility was destroyed. The main centrifuge facility underground did not appear to have been hit, but the loss of power could have damaged infrastructure there, he said.

Israel said it also struck a nuclear research facility in Isfahan, including infrastructure for enriched uranium conversion, and said it destroyed dozens of radar installations and surface-to-air missile launchers in western Iran. Iran confirmed the strike at Isfahan.

The International Atomic Energy Agency said four critical buildings at the Isfahan site were damaged, including its uranium conversion facility. As in Natanz, no increase in off-site radiation expected, it added.

An Israeli military official, speaking on condition of anonymity in line with official procedures, said that according to the army's initial assessment it will take much more than a few weeks for Iran to repair the damage to the Natanz and Isfahan nuclear sites. The official said the army had concrete intelligence that production in Isfahan was for military purposes.

Israel denied it had struck the nuclear enrichment facility in Fordo, about 100 kilometers (60 miles) southeast of Tehran, after an Iranian news outlet close to the government reported the sound of explosions nearby.

Netanyahu said the attack had been months in the making and was planned for April before being postponed.

Among those killed were three of Irans top military leaders: one who oversaw the entire armed forces, Gen. Mohammad Bagheri; one who led the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, Gen. Hossein Salami; and the head of the Guards aerospace division, which oversees its arsenal of ballistic missile program, Gen. Amir Ali Hajizadeh. On Saturday, Khamenei named a new leader for the Revolutionary Guards aerospace division: Gen. Majid Mo

Police are looking for Vance Boelter, a 57-year-old man who authorities claim is a person of interest in the "targeted" shooting of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses on Saturday.

One of the lawmakers, Minnesota House Democratic Leader Melissa Hortman, and her husband Mark were fatally shot. State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, were wounded.

Police said Boelter was last seen on video surveillance this morning wearing a light-colored cowboy hat. They believe he is trying to leave the Twin Cities area.

Drew Evans, superintendent of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, said Boelter should be considered armed and dangerous. He escaped after getting into a gunfight with officers performing a wellness check at Hortman's residence around 3:50 a.m. Saturday.

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Prior to identifying Boelter as a suspect, officials said the lawmakers were shot by someone impersonating a police officer. They reported that the suspect was wearing a full police uniform and was driving a vehicle outfitted with lights.

Someone with the same name has online profiles linking him to a private security guard business in the area. Police said they are aware of the website but could not confirm any connection.

Evans also stated that investigators have not confirmed a motive.

Minnesota State Police said they found fliers with the words "No Kings" inside the suspect's vehicle. The fliers were an apparent reference to the hundreds of No Kings rallies planned for Saturday across the U.S.

Evans was asked whether Boelter knew either lawmaker personally but stated that he had crossed paths with Hoffman.

"There is certainly some overlap with some public meetings," Evans said.

Thousands of people gathered in Ann Arbor on Saturday afternoon for a No Kings protest, one of thousands of protests happening all over the country today.

Watch the full story from Tiarra Braddock in the video player below Thousands rally in Ann Arbor for No Kings protest

According to a press release from No Kings, these protests have been organized to reject authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics, and the militarization of the country's democracy. According to an Associated Press report, the "No Kings" protests are being organized by the 50501 Movement, which, according to its website, stands for "50 protests. 50 states. One movement."

Chopper 7 shows thousands of people in Ann Arbor for No Kings protest VIDEO: Thousands gather in Ann Arbor for No Kings protest

This isn't the only No Kings protest happening in metro Detroit today; protests are also happening in Detroit, Dearborn, Livonia, Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Novi, Roseville, Belleville, Troy, Waterford, Wyandotte, Romeo, Saline, Brighton and Milan. Today's Day of Defiance is expected to be the largest single-day mobilization since Trump returned to office, according to organizers.

We ran into an Ann Arbor state representative at the rally, who spoke about her motivations for particiapting in the protest.

"The political violence has got to stop," said State Rep. Carrie Rheingans, who represents Ann Arbor, referring to the Minnesota state reps shot overnight in what officials are calling 'a politically motivated assassination'. One of those state reps died, and police are still looking for the shooter.

"Every single person, Republicans, Democrats, Independents, everybody should be denouncing this politicial violence," Rheingans continued. "There are no kings in America, and that is why I'm here today, to make sure we are showing that there's more of us against Fascism than anybody who supports Fascism."

State Rep. Carrie Rheingans (Ann Arbor, 47th House District) speaks to WXYZ at No Kings protest; here is our full interview Web Extra: Full interview with Rep. Carrie Rheingans at Ann Arbor No Kings Protest

These protests are happening on the same day as a planned military parade in Washington D.C. to celebrate the Army's 250th anniversary. It is also Trump's 79th birthday and Flag Day.

Those who disagree with the protestors, like Michigan Sen. Jim Runestad (R), say that Democrats and the city of Detroit are making Trump's plan of action more difficult by refusing to follow orders.

"(Detroit is) officially not a sanctuary city, but they're doing everything they can to thwart ICE," Runestad told us earlier this week. "Again, we have 40 million people coming into this country illegally, competing with housing for the working class. So working class in your lifetime is probably not going to be able to afford a house," he said.

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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer both expressed concern for lawmakers following the shooting of state legislators in Minnesota.

Minnesota House Democratic Leader Melissa Hortman and her husband were fatally shot, while State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were wounded early Saturday morning. Hortman was the leader of the Minnesota House Democratic caucus and previously served as the state's speaker. Hoffman has been a Democratic member of the Minnesota Senate since 2013.

Schumer said he asked the Capitol Police to increase security for Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith, Minnesota's two Democratic U.S. senators. He noted the senators have been given extra protection following Saturday's incident.

"I have also asked the Senate Sergeant at Arms and Leader Thune (the Senate's Republican leader) to convene a full briefing immediately when we return to D.C. on member security in light of this awful incident," Schumer added. "As we continue to follow this terrifying situation, I urge everyone to stay safe, stay vigilant, and reject political violence in all its forms."

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Jeffries also issued a statement expressing concern for Minnesota's congressional delegation and for members of Congress more broadly.

"I have asked the House Sergeant at Arms and United States Capitol Police to ensure the safety of our Minnesota delegation and members of Congress across the country," he wrote. "The targeting of elected officials must end now."

There have been several noteworthy violent incidents involving members of Congress and their families. In 2022, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul Pelosi, was attacked by a man in the couple's California residence.

In 2017, Rep. Steve Scalise was wounded as Republican members of Congress practiced for the annual Congressional Baseball Game.

In 2011, Democratic Rep. Gabby Giffords was shot at a town hall forum in her Arizona district. A gunman also killed six others, including a federal judge, at that town hall.

My family and I know the horror of a targeted shooting all too well. An attack against lawmakers is an attack on American democracy itself. Leaders must speak out and condemn the fomenting violent extremism that threatens everything this country stands for," Giffords said.

Thousands of people gathered at Clark Park in Detroit for a No Kings protest, one of about two thousand protests planned across the country.

Watch the full story from Carli Petrus in the video player below Thousands rally in Clark Park in Southwest Detroit for No Kings protest

Detroit Police confirmed to us after the protest that no one was arrested at today's rally.

According to a press release from No Kings, these protests have been organized to reject authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics, and the militarization of the country's democracy. According to an Associated Press report, the "No Kings" protests are being organized by the 50501 Movement, which, according to its website, stands for "50 protests. 50 states. One movement."

A handful of protestors spoke on a stage at the park; you can watch the speeches in full, including a speech from Rep. Rashida Tlaib, in the video player below.

WATCH: Protestors speak at No Kings Rally in Southwest Detroit WATCH: Rep. Tlaib speaks at No Kings protest in Detroit

"All of these fascist, unconstitutional, unlawful decisions only can be fought when we resist in the streets," Rep. Tlaib said. "We did not get the civil rights act because someone in congress woke up that day and said 'geez, that's a really good idea.' It's when people protest, they march, they Boycotted. Many of them, some of them lost their lives because my Black neighbors deserve human dignity."

This isn't the only No Kings protest happening in metro Detroit today; protests are also happening in Dearborn, Livonia, Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Novi, Roseville, Ann Arbor, Belleville, Troy, Waterford, Wyandotte, Romeo, Saline, Brighton and Milan. Today's Day of Defiance is expected to be the largest single-day mobilization since Trump returned to office, according to organizers.

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These protests are happening on the same day as a planned military parade in Washington D.C. to celebrate the Army's 250th anniversary. It is also Trump's 79th birthday and Flag Day.

Those who disagree with the protestors, like Michigan Sen. Jim Runestad (R), say that Democrats and the city of Detroit are making Trump's plan of action more difficult by refusing to follow orders.

"(Detroit is) officially not a sanctuary city, but they're doing everything they can to thwart ICE," Runestad told us earlier this week. "Again, we have 40 million people coming into this country illegally, competing with housing for the working class. So working class in your lifetime is probably not going to be able to afford a house," he said.

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A grand parade celebrating the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army barreled down Constitution Avenue in Washington with tanks, troops and flyovers on Saturday to the beat of off-and-on rainfall.

The event coincided with President Donald Trump's 79th birthday, who sat alongside first lady Melania Trump in a special viewing area near the White House.

The affair was not without controversy. The day was also marked by "No Kings" protests across the country, planned by those who decried President Trump as a dictator.

The cost of the parade was expected to reach $45 million, and Washington residents voiced concerns over the possible damage the tanks and artillery would do to the city.

Below is a live timeline of the parade and celebration as it took place. Time stamps are in Eastern Time:

8:55 p.m. The celebration concludes with various musical performances

8:40 p.m. Fireworks show begins

8:20 p.m. President Trump addresses the crowd, who then sang "Happy Birthday" to him.

8:15 p.m. Vice President JD Vance speaks to the crowd at the parade, wishing the Army and President Trump a happy birthday as well as a happy anniversary to Second Lady Usha Vance.

8:05 p.m. Parade concludes, musical performances and speeches begin before a scheduled fireworks show

7:55 p.m. President Trump Delivers Oath

The final participants of the parade included 250 new recruits or soldiers who are re-enlisting. President Trump stood at a podium then swore them into service, with soldiers repeating an oath after him.

Congratulations, congratulations, he told them. Welcome to the United States Army! And have a great life

7:48 p.m. Change of plans

Officials confirm to Scripps News that the U.S. Air Force Thunderbird flyover scheduled for the parade has been canceled due to the inclement weather.

7:45 p.m. Future Army era

Leading the future Army section will be the band of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Future troops, including members of the Texas A&M Army Corps of Cadets, new enlistees just going through Army initial entry training, cadets from the Virginia Military Institute and cadets from The Citadel in South Carolina will be among the marching procession, said The Associated Press.

One of the more intriguing sights was robotic dogs parading alongside soldiers.

7:10 pm. Modern Army era

The final war portion of the parade will is featuring a long procession of various heavy tanks, artillery, drones and helicopters the Army is counting on for any near-term future conflict.

That includes scores of Black Hawk helicopters, all variants of towed and self-propelled artillery, and even the HIMARS High Mobility Artillery Rocket System that has been so coveted by Ukraine as it fights Russia, reported The Associated Press.

6:46 p.m. Desert Storm era

The marching soldiers transitioned into the Desert Battle Dress Uniform, which includes the famous "chocolate-chip camouflage" or "cookie dough camouflage.

This portion of the parade featured Bradley fighting vehicles. According to The Associated Press, Bradleys have been used since the 1960s and extensively during the U.S. wars in Iraq.

More recently, the U.S. has given some to the Ukrainian military to assist in its fight against Russia, The Associated Press said.

This era of the parade also featured U.S. M1-Abrams tanks.

Units marching included the 1st Infantry Division based at Fort Cavazos, Texas, soon to be renamed Fort Hood, said The Associated Press.

6:40 p.m. Vietnam War era

Soldiers donned in Vietnam War era uniforms began marching after a flyover of multiple Bell UH-1 Iroquois helicopters, more commonly called "Hueys." The helicopters are notable for their widespread use during the Vietnam War, which was often referred to as "The Helicopter War."

6:35 p.m. World War I and World War II eras

Soldiers from the Army's 82nd Airborne Division marched past the viewing stand with President Trump dressed in World War I era uniforms.

The 150 soldiers wearing period costumes for World War I are from the Armys 82nd Airborne Division, based at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, according to The Associated Press. The unit was established in August 1917 and was nicknamed the All-Americans because soldiers were initially pulled from 48 states to form it.

Six historic jeeps were in formation for the World War II section of the parade, which began their military use during that period.

6:20 p.m.: Parade Begins

Although it was scheduled for 6:30 p.m., the parade began a little early amid inclement weather across Washington. Officials have said the festivities will be held rain or shine.

President Trump, who turned 79 on Saturday, was joined on a special viewing stand south of the White House to watch the display of American military with first lady Melania Trump to his right and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to his left.

The marching began with The Old Guard, the Army's oldest active-duty infantry regiment, with roots to 1784. It serves as the Army's official ceremonial unit. Shortly after, the Army's Golden Knights parachute team floated over down to The Ellipse, part of the White House grounds, just before rain began to pick up. The group was scheduled to go towards the end of the parade, but likely changed due to the weather.

The paratrooper spectacle was followed by the 1st Cavalry Division from Texas.

A note to our viewers: The official parade video is from America 250, a nonprofit set up by Congress and overseen by a bipartisan group of lawmakers to produce public events related to the 250th anniversary of the United States Army. Scripps News has no control over the video feed.

All week long, aircraft, tanks and armored vehicles have been arriving in Washington, D.C, for one reason the U.S. Army's 250th birthday.

"This is like a big recruiting event, telling the story of the U.S. Army and its rich history, its rich heritage that's existed for 250 years," said Col. Kamil Sztalkoper, the director of public affairs for the III Armored Corps.

Officials started planning for the big anniversary two years ago, but the event grew in size and scope when President Donald Trump returned to the White House and wanted to add a parade.

"We've been planning this since probably about mid-April," said Lt. Col. Patrick Husted from the Joint Task Force - National Capital Region for the U.S. Army Military District of Washington. "Just trying to get all the pieces to come together and have everyone on the same sheet of music, that's been challenging. I'm not gonna say it's been difficult or impossible. It has been challenging," he said.

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Ninety of the vehicles being featured in the parade were transported nearly 2,000 miles from Texas by train. From Abrams tanks and armored vehicles to mobile rocket launchers, Army officials say they're showing off the strength of the military's oldest branch.

"When you put an Abrams tank together with a Bradley with a Paladin firing artillery, and you put an Apache helicopter overhead, and that is combined arms warfare at its best," said Sztalkoper.

In the air, Black Hawk, Apache and Chinook helicopters will be flying in formation 300 feet above the ground. The pilots and crew from the Army's 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade are excited for the unique opportunity they'll get to experience flying of the National Mall.

"It's a unique opportunity to be here. This is a very controlled airspace and it's awesome to be able to fly over these historic locations and be part of this big event," explained

Beyond the choppers, parade-goers will also see some antique aircraft flying over their heads.

"There's WWII-era aircraft that are gonna be flying. Some bombers and some P-51s that will fly. There's some vintage Vietnam aircraft that will fly as well, some helicopters. There's a really good mix of aviation for the parade."

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On the ground, nearly 7,000 soldiers will march as the Army showcases its evolution from the Revolutionary War to World Wars I and II, and through the global war on terror.

But with an estimated price tag as high as $45 million, even some Republicans in Congress wonder if the cost of the parade is worth it.

"A lion doesn't have to tell you, it's a lion. Everybody else in the jungle knows. And we're a lion. I would save the money," said Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana.

Saturday isn't just about the parade and the major equipment. The celebration also includes a day-long festival, a fitness competition and a major fireworks show to end the day.

Officials are searching for 57-year-old Vance Boelter in connection with the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses.

State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were fatally shot, and State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were wounded in what authorities called targeted and "politically motivated" attacks early Saturday.

Officials said Saturday afternoon that Hoffman was out of surgery but could provide no further updates. Earlier in the day, Gov. Tim Walz said he was optimistic the senator would survive.

Police were first called to Hoffmans residence around 2 a.m. in response to the initial shooting. Authorities then began conducting wellness checks on other local officials, according to Drew Evans, superintendent of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.

At 3:35 a.m., Brooklyn Park officers encountered the suspect at Hortmans home. Officials said the suspect fired several rounds at officers before fleeing.

"He should be considered armed and dangerous," Evans said.

A Brooklyn Park neighborhood was placed under a shelter-in-place order as police searched for the suspect. Bruley said the man escaped on foot, and officers have been instructed to patrol in pairs.

Brooklyn Park Police Chief Mark Bruley said the suspect impersonated a police officer at the time of the shootings. He was reportedly wearing a full police uniform and driving a vehicle outfitted with emergency lights.

Members of the public are being urged to call 911 if someone in a police uniform comes to their door, to confirm the individuals identity.

(He) clearly had been impersonating using the trust of this badge and uniform to manipulate their way into their, Bruley said. Vehicle looked exactly like an SUV squad car, equipped with lights, wearing vest with Taser and other equipment, badge very similar to mine. If they were in this room, youd assume they are a police officer.

The two shootings occurred about five to six miles apart.

Bruley said the suspect left behind a manifesto that included the names of other lawmakers. Those individuals have since been provided with security.

U.S. House Speaker Hakeem Jeffries condemned the shootings.

The targeted shootings of Minnesota Senator John Hoffman and State Rep. Melissa Hortman are deeply disturbing. Violence is never acceptable. Praying hard for the victims and all who have been affected, he said.

The Trump administration also responded.

I am closely monitoring developments in Minnesota after what appears to be a targeted attack against state lawmakers. The FBI is on the ground investigating this case alongside state and local partners. This horrific violence will not be tolerated and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, said Attorney General Pam Bondi.

President Donald Trump said he had been briefed on the incident, adding, Such horrific violence will not be tolerated in the United States of America.

The shootings come amid mass protests in U.S. cities opposing the policies of President Trump. Given the ongoing security concerns, Walz said safety officials are advising residents in the area to avoid attending political rallies until the suspect is caught.

Walzs recommendation followed a report from Minnesota State Police that fliers bearing the phrase No Kings were found inside the suspects vehicle an apparent reference to the hundreds of No Kings rallies taking place across the U.S. on Saturday.

Hortman previously served as the House Democratic leader and was also speaker of the House. She was involved in a bitter power-sharing agreement in a chamber evenly split between 67 Democrats and 67 Republicans. Both Hortman and Hoffman were members of the Minnesota DemocraticFarmerLabor Party.

As National Guard troops and Marines attempt to quell violent protests in Los Angeles, a group of veterans opposing President Donald Trump's use of the military at demonstrations was arrested on Friday.

Veterans for Peace said that dozens of its members were arrested during a sit-in on the steps of the U.S. Capitol on Friday. The arrests also come as President Trump plans to host a parade in Washington on Saturday to honor the 250th anniversary of the Army.

"We demanded the military get off our city streets from LA to DC, and taxpayer money be directed towards real investments in housing, health care, and food," Veterans for Peace said in an X post.

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Capitol Police confirmed that 60 people were arrested in the protest involving veterans and their families and will be charged with unlawful demonstration and crossing a police line. Some of those arrested will also include charges of assault on a police officer and resisting arrest, police added.

"A few people pushed the bike rack down and illegally crossed the police line while running towards the Rotunda Steps. Our officers immediately blocked the group and began making arrests," Capitol Police said.

The veterans' protests also happen as dozens of demonstrations are set to occur across the country on Saturday, opposing President Trump's administration.

After a week of protests over federal immigration raids, about 200 Marines moved into Los Angeles on Friday to guard a federal building in the city while communities across the country prepped for whats anticipated to be a nationwide wave of large-scale demonstrations against President Donald Trumps polices this weekend.

The Marine troops wearing combat gear and carrying rifles took over some posts from National Guard members who were deployed to the city after the protests erupted last week. Those protests sparked dozens more over several days around the country, with some leading to clashes with police and hundreds of arrests.

On Friday, Marines started to replace Guard members protecting the federal building west of downtown, so the Guard soldiers can be assigned to protect law enforcement officers on raids, the commander in charge of 4,700 troops deployed to the LA protests said.

The Marines moved into Los Angeles before Saturdays planned No Kings demonstrations nationally against Trumps policies, which will also happen the same day as a military parade in Washington, D.C.

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The Marines arrival also came a day after the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily blocked a federal judges order that had directed Trump to return control of Guard troops to California. The judge had ruled the Guard deployment was illegal, violated the Tenth Amendment, which defines the power between state and federal governments, and exceeded Trumps statutory authority. The judge did not rule on the presence of the Marines.

Military mission

Some 2,000 National Guard troops were deployed to Los Angeles this week. Hundreds have provided protection to immigration agents, making arrests. Another 2,000 Guard members were notified of deployment earlier this week.

Maj. Gen. Scott Sherman, the commander of Task Force 51, who is overseeing the 4,700 combined troops, said none of the military troops will be detaining anyone, though the Marines temporarily detained a man Friday afternoon who had walked onto the property and did not immediately hear their commands to stop. He was later released without charges.

Roughly 500 National Guard members have been used to provide security on immigration raids after undergoing expanded instruction, legal training and rehearsals with the agents doing the enforcement before they go on those missions.

When asked about working together with the Marines, Los Angeles police Chief Jim McDonnell said he wouldnt call it coordination but said he and the county sheriff were on a call with military senior leadership Thursday to open lines of communication in case situations arise where collaboration is needed.

Under federal law, active-duty forces are prohibited by law from conducting law enforcement.

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By mid-afternoon Friday, more than a dozen Marines were stationed outside the 17-story Wilshire Federal Building. They mostly appeared to be checking tickets from members of the public who were there to renew their passports.

The federal building is the same place Democratic U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla on Thursday was forcefully removed from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noems news conference and handcuffed by officers as he tried to speak up about the immigration raids.

There were no protesters around the building. Occasionally, a passing driver shouted from their window, registering a mix of anger and support for the military presence.

California vs. Trump

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has called the troop deployment a serious breach of state sovereignty and a power grab by Trump, and he has gone to court to stop it. The president has cited a legal provision that allows him to mobilize federal service members when there is a rebellion or danger of a rebellion against the authority of the Government of the United States.

A federal judge said in a ruling late Thursday that what is happening in Los Angeles does not meet the definition of a rebellion and issued an order to return control of the Guard to California before the appeals court stopped it from going into effect Friday. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump thanked the appeals court Friday morning.

If I didnt send the Military into Los Angeles, that city would be burning to the ground right now, he said.

The court will hold a hearing on the matter on Tuesday.

The Trump administration has characterized the city as a war zone, which local authorities dispute. Recent protesters have drawn a few hundred attendees who marched through downtown chanting, dancing and poking fun at the Trump administrations characterization of the city.

There have been about 500 arrests since Saturday, mostly for failing to leave the area at the request of law enforcement, according to the police. There have been a handful of more serious charges, including for assault against officers and for possession of a Molotov cocktail and a gun. Nine officers have been hurt, mostly with minor injuries.

An 8 p.m. curfew has been in place in a 1-square-mile (2.5-square-kilometer) section of downtown. The city of Los Angeles encompasses roughly 500 square miles (1,295 square kilometers). Protests have ended after a few hours, with arrests this week largely for failure to disperse. Mayor Karen Bass said Friday there was no termination date for the curfew yet.

The occasional motorist, cyclist and pedestrian passed in front of the federal building and the troops guarding it as the curfew took effect Friday. Residents living in the curfew zone and traveling to and from work there are exempt from the rule.

No Kings

The No Kings demonstrations are planned in nearly 2,000 locations around the country, according to the movements website.

A flagship march and rally is planned for Philadelphia, but no protests are scheduled to take place in Washington, D.C., where the military parade will be held. Participants are expected to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation, organizers say.

States face questions on deploying troops

Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has put 5,000 National Guard members on standby in cities where demonstrations are planned. In other Republican-controlled states, governors have not said when or how they may deploy troops.

A group of Democratic governors in a statement called Trumps deployments an alarming abuse of power.

Military parade

The military parade in Washington will also feature concerts, fireworks, NFL players, fitness competitions and displays all over the National Mall for daylong festivities. The celebration Saturday also happens to be Trumps birthday.

The Army expects as many as 200,000 people could attend and says putting on the celebration will cost an estimated $25 million to $45 million.

Saturday is also Flag Day, which celebrates the adoption of the U.S. flag in 1777.

California Democratic state Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas turned an American flag on her desk upside-down in protest of the federal immigration crackdown in Los Angeles during a Friday legislative session honoring the holiday.

What is happening in this country, what is happening in my city makes me feel distressed as an American, said Smallwood-Cuevas, who represents downtown Los Angeles.