In the early morning hours of June 14, 2025, Vance Boelter (57) of Green Isle, MN attacked two Democratic lawmakers’ homes. At 2 AM, posing as police, he shot State Senator John Hoffman and wife Yvette at their Champlin home (both survived). At 3:35 AM, he killed Speaker Emerita Melissa …
DC Bar delivered historic rebuke as 38,600 members (43% turnout, up from 9% last year) rejected Trump allies. Diane Seltzer defeated AG Pam Bondi’s brother Bradley 35,000 to 3,500 (91% margin). Amanda Molina defeated DOJ’s Alicia Long 75% to 25% for treasurer. Triple previous 1990 voting …
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Arson attack on Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s mansion forced his family to flee as attacker who “hated Shapiro” set fire to their home. Attack demonstrates how gubernatorial mansions and state capitols have become frontline targets in escalating political violence. Part of …
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President Obama directly criticizes Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision during State of the Union Address, with Justice Samuel Alito visibly shaking his head and mouthing ’not true’ in unprecedented breach of judicial protocol
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