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Tina Smith, on a Hit List in Minnesota, Speaks Out on Political Violence

Senator Tina Smith of Minnesota learned that her friend was assassinated, and that she had been a potential target herself. Now, she has blunt thoughts on who bears blame for violent outbursts.

© Anna Rose Layden for The New York Times

Senator Tina Smith of Minnesota this week confronted a fellow senator, Mike Lee of Utah, over online posts he made about the killings in her state.

Minnesota Shootings Suspect Had a Notebook With Dozens of Potential Targets

The tally, which included politicians across several states, community leaders and Planned Parenthood centers, was recovered in a car linked to the attacks.

© Tim Gruber for The New York Times

A neighborhood near the home of Representative Melissa Hortman, who was killed with her husband at their home, underwent a security sweep on Saturday.
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