The resolution honoring the Hortmans and Hoffmans and condemning political violence was introduced by all 10 members of Minnesota's congressional delegation.
Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota is one of three governors who appeared before the congressional committee. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul also testified.
Gov. Tim Walz is set to appear alongside governors from New York and Illinois over immigration enforcement as part of a hearing with 鈥渟anctuary governors.鈥�
State attorneys general and other agencies are currently prevailing in court rulings in lawsuits filed against what they argue is executive overreach by the Trump administration.
U.S. Senators Tina Smith and Steve Daines recently announced the bipartisan PROTECT Act, which is aimed at combating drug trafficking in Native American communities.
Omar is the second of Minnesota鈥檚 congressional delegation to officially announce their reelection campaign for 2026 after Rep. Michelle Fischbach announced on March 17 her intentions to run again.
Blaha鈥檚 endorsement marks Flanagan鈥檚 second from an elected statewide officer, with some statewide officers like Sen. Tina Smith and Gov. Tim Walz opting not to endorse.
Ellison is the first major state Democrat to endorse Flanagan, as Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. Tina Smith have said they will not endorse a candidate for the 2026 race
One of Minnesota's two U.S. senators, Smith said she's ready to step down and enjoy time with family, be in the outdoors and explore her favorite computer games
"We're going to be returning education, very simply, back to the states where it belongs," Trump said Thursday. Shuttering the department completely requires an act of Congress.
