Suspect in Lawmaker Assassination Was a Tim Walz Appointee, Leads International Security Firm

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Suspect in Lawmaker Assassination Was a Tim Walz Appointee, Leads International Security Firm | 14 June 2025 | The suspect in the rampage shootings of Minnesota Democratic State Sen. John Hoffman and State Rep. Melissa Hortman and their spouses was an appointee of Democratic Governor Tim Walz, according to reports... On Saturday afternoon, The Blaze correspondent Julio Rosas reported, "I'm told by a police source in Minnesota the suspect in the shootings of MN state lawmakers is Vance Luther Boelter." The identity of the suspect was confirmed by the New York Post and multiple other outlets. Boelter, 57, was appointed by Walz in 2019 to serve on the Governor's Workforce Development Board, but also leads an international security firm. It has been reported that the suspect was dressed up as a police officer when he went to the lawmaker's homes and shot the two couples. Boelter is the Director of Security Patrols at Praetorian Guard Security Services, a security firm in the state. Boelter's LinkedIn also lists him as the CEO of Red Lion Group.

Minnesota shootings: Police find 'manifesto' in suspect's car and make chilling 'anti-Trump' discovery | 14 June 2025 | Minnesota authorities admitted they let a gunman who shot a Democratic lawmaker and her husband dead slip away despite engaging him in a firefight immediately after the murders. State Representative Melissa Hortman was shot along with fellow Democrat John Hoffman, a state senator, in a chilling assassination spree in the early hours of Saturday morning. Local police, sheriff's deputies, and the FBI have since launched an extensive manhunt, as authorities say multiple gunmen may be at large. During a Saturday morning press conference, officials said they are investigating the possibility of multiple shooters; however, no one is in custody... Officials find "manifesto" in suspect's vehicle: Brooklyn Park Police Chief Mark Bruley said the gunman's vehicle, which bore a close resemblance to a police squad car, contained a "manifesto" and a target list with names of individuals, including the two lawmakers who were shot.

Minnesota Democrat and husband killed, another pol and his wife injured after madman posing as cop shoots them in 'politically motivated attack' --Authorities are now searching for Vance Luther Boelter, who was appointed by Gov. Tim Walz to serve a four-year stint on the Governor's Workforce Development Board, in connection with the shooting, police source said. | 14 June 2025 | A Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband were killed, and another politician and his wife seriously hurt, in a "politically motivated assassination" after a madman who had "No Kings" flyers and posed as a police officer turned up at their homes overnight and opened fire, authorities said. Former Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were gunned down in their Brooklyn Park home around 2 a.m., while Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were injured in a similar shooting at their home just five miles away, authorities said. The killer is still on the loose despite exchanging gunfire with officers who responded to Hortman’s home and briefly cornered him inside -- though he left behind a "manifesto" listing the names of other politicians and a stack of papers stating "No Kings" in reference to the nationwide anti-Trump protests.

Explosive Leaked DHS Memo Predicted Minnesota-Style Attacks Before Rampage Shootings of Lawmakers | 14 June 2025 | A leaked Department of Homeland Security (DHS) memo eerily foreshadowed the type of violent attacks that culminated in the tragic rampage shootings of Minnesota Democrats State Sen. John Hoffman and State Rep. Melissa Hortman, as well as their spouses. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Saturday morning that state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband did not survive the attack at their home. State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife are alive, but wounded. The document, obtained by ABC News last year and republished in the wake of the shootings by Mediaite, reveals DHS concerns about rising domestic threats, specifically highlighting the potential for lone-wolf attacks targeting law enforcement and civilians at their homes in politically charged environments. ABC News reported at the time: "A concerning 'recent uptick' in personal residences targeted has left well-known people in both the public and private sector, their families and their staff 'vulnerable to attack' in their own homes -- and comes at a moment already marked by historic partisan tensions and volatility, analysts at the Department of Homeland Security said in a briefing memo issued on March 11."

Texas Capitol Evacuated After 'Credible' Threat Against Politicians Attending 'No Kings' Protest Following Assassin's Deadly Attack on Minnesota Lawmakers | 14 June 2025 | The Texas State Capitol and its grounds were evacuated on Saturday at approximately 1 p.m. local time after the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) identified a "credible threat" targeting state lawmakers planning to attend the "No Kings" protest against President Donald Trump later that day. The protest was scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. at the Texas Capitol as part of nationwide demonstrations. DPS said in a statement: "Earlier today, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Capitol Region identified a credible threat toward state lawmakers planning to attend a protest later today, Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the Texas State Capitol Complex. Out of an abundance of caution, the Capitol and Capitol Grounds were evacuated around 1 p.m. and both remain temporarily closed..."

All-out war: Iran launches ballistic missiles at Tel Aviv in revenge for Israeli blitz - as defiant Netanyahu warns 'more is on the way' | 14 June 2025 | Iran last night launched a barrage of ballistic missiles at Israel in revenge for strikes on its nuclear sites -- as Benjamin Netanyahu warned "more is on the way." Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei vowed to "inflict heavy blows" in a chilling threat to civilians in Tel Aviv as he blamed Israel for starting a war. Dramatic footage shows Israel's Iron Dome intercepting the salvo of missiles above the city's skyline -- but some could not be stopped including one that blasted into the side of a building with people reportedly trapped inside. Israel's emergency services say at least Vance Luther Boelter34 people in Gush Dan, or the Tel Aviv metropolitan area, were injured in last night's strikes, including one woman in critical condition and one seriously injured man.

Israeli airstrike claims 60 lives in Tehran apartment block - media | 14 June 2025 | At least 60 people, including 20 children, have been killed in an Israeli strike on an apartment block in the Iranian capital Tehran, according to local broadcaster IRIB News. The IDF hit multiple targets across Iran on Friday, including uranium enrichment sites, while also killing several senior military commanders and scientists in targeted assassinations. West Jerusalem described the attack as a preemptive measure aimed at stopping Tehran from acquiring a nuclear bomb. Iran, which has repeatedly denied pursuing a military nuclear program, responded by launching multiple volleys of ballistic missiles at targets in Israel, killing at least three people and injuring over 150, according to the Jerusalem Post.

'Significant damage' after IDF headquarters hit by Iranian missile attack as Islamic Republic launches barrage of missiles at Tel Aviv | 14 June 2025 | Israel's military headquarters were struck after Iran's Islamic Republic unleashed a barrage of missiles on central Tel Aviv late Friday night, causing "significant damage" to the Jewish state's equivalent of the Pentagon. Alarming footage shared on social media -- and verified by The New York Times -- showed a strike slamming into an area that houses several military sites, including the Israel Defense Force's main command center. The dramatic clips captured interceptor missiles firing into the sky moments before a blinding flash, a thunderous boom, and the explosion of an incoming warhead. The videos suggest that at least one Iranian missile breached Israel's air defenses and hit a sensitive command site in the heart of Tel Aviv.

U.S. will defend Israel - Trump | 14 June 2025 | The U.S. will "defend itself and Israel" if Iran retaliates for West Jerusalem's "preemptive" strikes, President Donald Trump has told Fox News. He made the remarks in a phone call with Fox on Friday morning, according to the network. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) earlier said it struck dozens of targets across Iran, including military installations and a nuclear enrichment facility in Natanz. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the operation aimed to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Iranian media reported that at least five people were killed and 20 injured in Tehran following the strikes. The attack came just two days before the sixth round of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks scheduled for Sunday in Oman.

Iran fires ballistic missile barrage at Israel | 13 June 2025 | Iran has launched retaliatory strikes against Israel late on Friday, firing "hundreds" of ballistic missiles at the country, Iranian state media has reported. Iran's elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has confirmed the attacks. The incoming barrage was acknowledged by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), which urged citizens to move to shelters and remain there until further notice. "Leaving the protected space is only permitted following an explicit directive. Continue to follow the instructions of the Home Front Command," the Israeli military said in a statement. The initial barrage was closely followed by a second wave of missiles. "The attack is ongoing. Dozens of additional missiles were launched toward the State of Israel," the IDF said in a follow-up statement, urging the public "not to publish and share the locations and footage of hits..."

Iran retaliates after Israeli strikes | 13 June 2025 | Iran has launched two retaliatory missile barrages against Israel in response to a series of strikes by the Jewish State on Iran on Friday. According to the Israeli Defense Forces, "fewer than 100 missiles" were fired, most of which were intercepted. Earlier on Friday, the Israeli military struck Iran, claiming it was targeting both military and nuclear sites. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that a nuclear enrichment facility in Natanz was among the targets. Iran confirmed that the attacks killed Major General Hossein Salami, the commander of Iran's elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and Major General Mohammad Bagheri, the chief of staff of the Iranian Armed Forces.

Russia 'strongly condemns' Israel's attack on Iran | 13 June 2025 | Russia has strongly condemned Israel's airstrikes on Iran, warning that the operation risks triggering a dangerous escalation across the Middle East. In a statement on Friday, the Russian Foreign Ministry said the attack violated both the UN Charter and international law. The strikes, carried out early Friday by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), reportedly targeted Iranian military and nuclear sites. Iranian media outlets said the attack killed several senior officials, including Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander Hossein Salami and Deputy Chief of the Army General Staff Gholam Ali Rashid. At least six nuclear scientists were also reported among the dead.

Trump's envoy outlines plan for Ukraine peace | 14 June 2025 | Keith Kellogg, U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy, has said peace in the Ukraine conflict is within reach. He has suggested exploring how terms outlined by Kiev and Moscow might align in a final agreement to end the fighting. During the latest round of talks earlier this month, Russia and Ukraine exchanged draft memorandums on a roadmap toward an eventual peace deal. Moscow's version requires Ukraine to recognize the loss of five regions that joined Russia in referendums, withdraw its forces from those territories, commit to neutrality, and limit its military capabilities. Ukraine has dismissed the proposal, calling it "an ultimatum," rejected any territorial concessions as well as neutrality, and demanded a full, unconditional 30-day ceasefire.

Massive 'No Kings' protesters sweep New York City and across U.S. amid celebration of Army's 250th birthday | 14 June 2025 | Tens of thousands of [globalist billionaires' funded] left-wing "No Kings" protesters took to the streets of New York City and across the country Saturday in a "day of defiance" against President Trump as the U.S. Army held its 250th anniversary military parade in Washington, D.C. There were no indications of significant violence or arrests in the Big Apple, where demonstrations began at around noon time in Queens and later in Brooklyn and Manhattan -- where at least 10,000 showed up, police sources said. "No Kings" organizers claimed that "millions participated nationally," though The Post couldn't independently verify that stat. A constellation of leftist groups, such as Common Cause, Indivisible, Families Over Billionaires, the American Federation of Teachers, helped buttress the nearly 2,000 protests across the country, in some [most] cases with the backing of dark m-ney from left-leaning millionaires and billionaires.

Federal judge blocks Trump's executive order requiring proof of citizenship for elections | 13 June 2025 | A federal judge on Friday blocked President Trump's executive order requiring proof of citizenship for elections. Judge Denise J. Casper, of the U.S. District Court in Massachusetts, an Obama appointee, said U.S. states have a likelihood of success in their legal challenges to the order, The Associated Press reported. Casper cited the states' arguments that the requirements would burden them with "significant efforts and substantial costs” to update procedures. In April, the GOP-led House passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act again, which would require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote for federal elections. Trump issued the executive order in March that includes the requirement that only U.S. citizens vote in federal elections, offers assistance to states with maintaining voter rolls, and makes improvements in the Election Assistance Commission.

Feds Handcuff Dem Sen. Alex Padilla for Disrupting Homeland Security Press Conference | 12 June 2025 | California Sen. Alex Padilla (D) interrupted -- and was pushed out of -- a press briefing where Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem was describing the attacks on federal police forces by California rioters. Update: DHS made a statement about the incident, saying: "Mr. Padilla was told repeatedly to back away and did not comply with officers' repeated commands," and that the Secret Service "acted appropriately." "Senator Padilla chose disrespectful political theatre and interrupted a live press conference without identifying himself or having his Senate security pin on as he lunged toward Secretary Noem. Mr. Padilla was told repeatedly to back away and did not comply with officers' repeated commands. SecretService thought he was an attacker and officers acted appropriately. Secretary Noem met with Senator Padilla after and held a 15 minute meeting."