The attacks on two Democratic Minnesota state lawmakers at their homes are the latest in a grim and alarming surge of U.S. political violence.

Daniel Hernandez, whose life has been shaped by violence directed at politicians, woke up Saturday morning to missed calls and messages from loved ones who had seen the news that two state legislators had been shot in Minnesota and immediately worried about his safety.

A manhunt is underway for the gunman who was impersonating a police officer and had a list of possible targets, officials said.

Rep. Kelly Morrison of Minnesota joins The Weekend to discuss the murder of her former colleague in the Minnesota state house Melissa Hortman and the chilling impact of the politically motivated attack.

Iowa politicians disavowed political violence and offered condolences to the families of two Minnesota lawmakers after a pair of shootings on June 14.

Nessel’s office remains in continuous contact with Michigan State Police and other authorities as they assess any potential threats in Michigan.

The United States has a long and grim history of political violence, from presidential assassinations to lynchings and violence aimed at Black people in

Republicans and Democrats said Saturday's killings in Minnesota were a chilling reminder of the threats they receive regularly.