A Democrat has secured the Minnesota House seat left vacant by slain lawmaker Melissa Hortman, plunging the chamber into a political deadlock. Coming just a week after the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, the election result brought renewed focus to Hortman’s murder and heightened tensions in the state.

FBI Director Kash Patel addressed the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in his opening statement to the Senate Judiciary Committee. He also outlined his vision for FBI leadership and commented on the agency’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has issued a powerful call for civility in the wake of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Speaking on Friday, he urged Americans—particularly younger generations—to use this tragedy as a springboard for ending political violence.