Congress eyes expanding security for lawmakers after Minnesota shootings

Congressional members are seeking to beef up security measures after a gunman killed a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband in what the state’s governor characterized as a “politically motivated assassination.”

The killings of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband and the serious gun injuries sustained by Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife during a targeted shooting over the weekend sparked calls from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to enhance security protocols. In the wake of growing political violence, members are increasingly advocating changes, including their personal security details and enhanced safety measures at their homes.