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Good news, everybody: Breaking through barricades at the Capitol is patriotic again! We've finally healed! Or maybe it's because the people breaking through the barricades are leftists, one of the two. Probably that one, in fact. Almost certainly that one. The latest Capitol incursion -- which, to be fair, wasn't exactly...

According to multiple sources, Minnesota authorities have identified a suspect in the shooting of two state Democrat lawmakers and their spouses. BREAKING: State Democrat Lawmakers Shot, One Killed Along With Husband – Manhunt Underway For Suspect Reportedly Impersonating Law Enforcement State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed, and state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were wounded. "I'm told by a police source in Minnesota the suspect in the shootings of MN state lawmakers is Vance Luther Boelter," The Blaze national correspondent Julio Rosas said. "It appears it is the same Boelter who was appointed to the Governor’s Workforce Development Board in 2019 by Gov. Tim Walz. He appointed to the Governor's Workforce Development Council in 2016 by then-Gov. Mark Dayton," he added. BREAKING: I'm told by a police source in Minnesota the suspect in the shootings of MN state lawmakers is Vance Luther Boelter. It appears it is the same Boelter who was appointed to the Governor’s Workforce Development Board in 2019 by Gov. Tim Walz. He appointed to the… pic.twitter.com/r1wjWXs2lA — Julio Rosas (@Julio_Rosas11) June 14, 2025 A closer look: From the New York Post: Vance Luther Boelter allegedly posed as a police officer when he shot Sen. John Hoffman and his wife in their Champlin home early Saturday, leaving them seriously injured before moving on to former Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman’s house — where he is believed to have slaughtered her and her husband, sources told The Post. Boelter, 57, was appointed by Walz in 2019 to serve a four year stint on the Governor’s Workforce Development Board, documents show. He previously served on the Governor’s Workforce Development Council in 2016 under then -Gov. Mark Dayton. The killer had fliers with the words “No Kings” in his car, a reference to Saturday’s planned protests against the Trump Administration, as well as a “manifesto” and a list of other politicians’ names, said police, who briefly cornered the shooter at Hortman’s home before the suspect fled. Minnesota gunman sought in deadly shootings of lawmaker, her husband identified as former appointee of Tim Walz: sources https://t.co/1oADkNU12q pic.twitter.com/an9YfIPwTi — New York Post (@nypost) June 14, 2025 WATCH: | BREAKING: The man who sh*t and k*lled Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman identified as 57-year-old Vance Boelter, a former TIM WALZ appointee. This is no longer just a tragedy, it’s a political crisis. Boelter served on Walz’s Governor’s Workforce Development Board, shaping… pic.twitter.com/dd9eOseb7z — Hank (@HANKonX) June 14, 2025 FOX 9 Minneapolis - St. Paul reports: Authorities are looking for the suspect who fatally shot Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, and shot Sen. John Hoffman and his wife early Saturday morning. Authorities said the suspect was impersonating police, and went to their homes in a fake police car with flashing lights. Inside the vehicle, authorities found a manifesto with lawmakers' names on it, as well as papers with No Kings written on it. The State Patrol shared a photo of the papers on X, asking the public not to attend Saturday's planned demonstrations across Minnesota "out of an abundance of caution." Gov. Tim Walz is also urging people to not attend any political demonstrations until the suspect is apprehended. A shelter-in-place order is in effect for Brooklyn Park after Hortman and her husband were fatally shot. We'll continue bringing you additional details as they become available. Thus far, the situation has been incredibly bizarre. From our earlier report: Something Is VERY Wrong In Minnesota: Stolen Police Uniforms, Fake Cops, Manifesto — All Linked To Killing of Senator The situation in Minnesota is turning from bad to extremely strange. Allow me to fill you in…. We’ve now learned that a fake police officer driving a fake police car and a Manifesto with many more names are all part of the twisted saga currently unfolding: BREAKING: Gunman who shot 2 Minnesota lawmakers was dressed like a police officer and driving a fake police car, commissioner says. A manifesto with a list of names was found inside the car. The suspect fled the scene and is still at large. — BNO News (@BNONews) June 14, 2025 Watch the Police Chief explain the very strange way in which all of this unfolded… I’m still having trouble wrapping my brain around all of this: Something's off in Minnesota. Police confirm:-Haphazardly came upon Hortman scene-Exchanged gunfire-Suspect retreated into the home-Appeared indistinguishable from LE-Left an identical LE suv w/lights flashing in driveway, and... a manifesto pic.twitter.com/CL6JMySTew — KelFitton (@KelFitton) June 14, 2025 FULL TRANSCRIPT: So can you say it one more time?So you were just going to proactively check on the Frederik Pleitgen and then wait there?Encountered the gunman or someone with a gun and exchanged gunfire?Can you just go over that one more time, please? I can. Good morning. Police Chief Mark Bruley, Brooklyn Park Police Department. The question is, how did we get to Representative Hartman’s house?And was it proactively or not? The circumstances that unfolded in Brooklyn Park this morning is that we assisted the Champlin Police Department on a shooting.That shooting was made aware by one of our sergeants that it was at Senator Hoffman’s home.And hearing that, that very intuitive sergeant asked our officers to go check on Melissa Hartman’s home,a representative that lives in our community, just proactively, as due diligence, to swing by. That police officer and his partner pulled down the street.When they arrived at Melissa’s house, they noticed that there was a police vehicle in the drivewaywith the lights — emergency lights — on, and what appeared to be a police officer at the door coming out of the house.When our officers confronted him, the individual immediately fired upon the officers, who exchanged gunfire,and the suspect retreated back into the home. Reporter Was this an actual police officer or the first police officer? Chief Bruley Yes. The question is — was it a real person or a person impersonating a police officer?It was not a real police officer. This is somebody that clearly had been impersonating a police officer —again, using the trust of this badge and this uniform to manipulate their way into the home. Reporter (KARE 11) So, Chief — the person not only was wearing a badge posing as a police officer when they approached their victims —they had a car with lights and sirens? Chief Bruley Yes. The question is how — what kind of vehicle, how were they dressed? They did drive a vehicle that looked exactly like an SUV squad car.It was equipped with lights, emergency lights that looked exactly like a police vehicle. And yes, they were wearing a vest with taser, other equipment that would — (interrupted but continues) So, can you say it one more time?You were just going to proactively check on the Governor’s apartment,and then police there encountered a gunman or someone with a gun and an exchange of fire. Can we just go over that one more time, please? Chief Bruley I can. Good morning. Police Chief Mark Bruley, Brooklyn Park Police Department. The question is — how did we get to Representative Hortman’s house,and if it was proactively or not? The circumstances unfolded in Brooklyn Park this morning as we assisted —that shooting was made aware by one of our sergeants that it was at Senator Hoffman’s home. In hearing that, a very intuitive sergeant asked our officers to go check on Melissa Hortman’s home —representative that lives in our community — just proactively, as due diligence, to swing by. That police officer and his partner pulled down the street.When they arrived at Melissa’s house, they noticed there was a police vehicle in the driveway with emergency lights onand what appeared to be a police officer who was trying to get out of the house. When our officers confronted him, the individual immediately fired upon the officers,who exchanged gunfire, and the suspect retreated back into — Reporter Yes, the question is — was it a real person or impersonating an in-person police officer? Chief Bruley It wasn’t a real police [officer].This is somebody that clearly had been impersonating a police [officer],again using trust with badge and uniform to manipulate their way — Reporter So Chief — early catch — they approached a police officer and asked if they were — Chief Bruley Yes, the question is — how, what kind of vehicle, and how were they dressed? It was equipped with lights — emergency lights that looked exactly like a police vehicle. And yes, they were wearing a vest with taser, other equipment that would —a badge very similar to mine — That no question, if they’re in this room, you would assume. There is also a Manifesto that has NOT been released yet: "When we did a search of the vehicle, there was a manifesto that identified many lawmakers and other officials." JUST IN: The suspected gunman who targeted and shot Minnesota lawmakers left a "manifesto."pic.twitter.com/cflovUhwfL — Kyle Becker (@kylenabecker) June 14, 2025 Now here’s where it gets even worse… Where would someone get police uniforms like this and police gear? Potentially from this incident: The man they are looking for in Minnesota was dressed as a police officer and reportedly had stolen a police car. A manifesto was found in the vehicle with both Democrat and Republican names. I bet you forgot about these stolen police uniforms? However, stolen police uniforms… https://t.co/Sm5o1cyTDD pic.twitter.com/sS86o9xqA4 — Tony Seruga (@TonySeruga) June 14, 2025 I’ve got the full report for you right here, from October 25, 2017:  https://www.oig.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/assets/2017-10/OIG-18-05-Oct17.pdf Since that’s a very large document, I’ve summarized the key points for you right here: Key Findings Over 2,100 sensitive assets lost (2014–2016): 228 firearms 1,889 badges 25 secure immigration stamps Many losses caused by negligence or poor judgment, such as leaving firearms in unlocked vehicles, hotel rooms, or public places like gyms or beaches. In more than half of the 115 cases reviewed, officers either ignored safeguarding policies or details were missing to determine proper handling. Lack of accountability and retraining: 34% of negligent officers faced no disciplinary action. 0% received remedial training. DHS assets have been used in crimes, including robbery and drug possession. One ICE firearm was used in a murder. Inventory tracking failures: 11% of sensitive items tested were missing, misplaced, or recorded inaccurately. Some items, including firearms, were found in random storage like file cabinets. CBP used unofficial spreadsheets to track secure stamps and security ink, violating DHS policy. Badges were lost at 8x the rate of firearms, often while off duty at places like amusement parks and sporting events. Non-law-enforcement badges (over 137,000 issued) are not classified or tracked consistently, despite looking like law enforcement badges and posing impersonation risks. DHS oversight is weak: CAPSIS tracking system is incomplete/inaccurate. Annual inventory certifications often missing or poorly reviewed. No consistent enforcement of policy. Recommendations (6 Total) Strengthen asset management policy, mandate proper safeguarding, detail lost asset reports, and require police reports when assets are lost. Retrain employees on updating inventory records promptly. Ensure CBP uses an official system for tracking immigration stamps (this was completed). Standardize all badges (law and non-law enforcement) as level one assets to require better safeguarding. Assess need for non-law enforcement badges, discontinue unnecessary ones. Improve oversight through internal inspections and regular reporting of asset losses. DHS Response Agreed with all 6 recommendations. One (recommendation #3) has already been completed. Others are still in progress with estimated completion dates by mid to late 2018. This audit shows serious gaps in DHS safeguarding of weapons, credentials, and security tools — some of which have already been exploited by criminals. DHS leadership committed to fixing these, but meaningful enforcement and oversight remain essential. Note that was very early on in the first Trump Administration, and likely reflects serious gaps in safety protocol created during 8 years of the Obama Administration. We’ll continue to bring you updates as more details unfold.

One of the four detainees who escaped from an ICE detention center in New Jersey has been recaptured. 

Israel said they had a “clear US greenlight” to go ahead and attack Iran. However, President Donald Trump’s administration told the Israeli government the U.S. will not be directly involved in any Israeli military strike against Iran’s nuclear facilities, Axios reported on Thursday, citing two U.S. sources and an Israeli source familiar with those discussions. […] The post President Trump Says He Will Not Be Pushed Into War appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

Minnesota law enforcement officials confirmed on Saturday that the suspect involved in the murder and attempted murder of four people, including state lawmakers, had the names of other elected officials and anti-Trump “No Kings” protest flyers in his vehicle. Additionally, the suspect, identified as Vance Boelter, 57, was appointed to Minnesota Democrat Governor Tim Walz’s Workforce Development Council in 2019. “When we did a search of the vehicle, there was a manifesto that identified many lawmakers and other officials. We immediately made alerts to the state. We took action on alerting them and providing security where necessary,” said Brooklyn Park Police Chief Mark Bruley, according to the Associated Press. State Patrol Col. Christina Bogojevic said during a presser that the suspect had “No Kings” flyers in his car, displaying a photo of the materials (see below). “No Kings” is a reference to nationwide left-wing protests taking place on Saturday to object to President Donald Trump. Organizers of “No Kings” protests in the state of Minnesota have canceled today’s events. Minnesota State Patrol As reported by The Daily Wire on Saturday morning, state Sen. John Hoffman and state Rep. Melissa Hortman and their spouses were shot by a suspect allegedly impersonating a police officer in Champlin and Brooklyn Park. MN State Senate//Melissa Hortman via Facebook The pair were attacked in their homes. Rep. Hortman and her spouse were killed in what Gov. Tim Walz said was a “politically motivated assassination.” Hoffman and his wife were both shot numerous times, but are expected to survive. NEW: Minnesota law enforcement announce that “No Kings” flyers were found in the car of the suspect who k*lled MN State Representative Melissa Hortman. The “No Kings” protests are being held today across the country in protest of President Trump. “Given the targeted shootings… pic.twitter.com/X6UPxjHEZ9 — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) June 14, 2025 Boelter was identified as the suspect in the attacks on Saturday afternoon, per sources close to the Associated Press. He was appointed to serve on the Workforce Development Council in 2019 by Gov. Walz, and Boelter’s term expired in January 2023, according to EYEWITNESS NEWS. Boelter previously served on the board, which is categorized as nonpartisan, back in 2016 by then-Governor Mark Dayton, also a Democrat. This post has been updated with additional information. Related: Lawmakers, Spouses Gunned Down In ‘Targeted’ Shootings

Israeli officials said on Saturday that their operation against the Iranian regime could end within “days” as the Israeli Air Force continues to exert dominance over Iranian airspace and take out missile launchers and nuclear facilities. A senior Israeli intelligence official told Fox News Chief Foreign Correspondent Trey Yingst, “I think we can finish it in days,” adding, “It’s a good thing that we have the U.S. by our side.” Yingst reported that Iran will likely continue its missile attacks on Israel over the “next few days.” Israeli officials believe the conflict with Iran could be finished in days, if operations continue at this pace. “I think we can finish it in days…It’s a good thing that we have the U.S. by our side,” a Senior Israeli Intelligence Official told me. The next few days are… — Trey Yingst (@TreyYingst) June 14, 2025 Cities across Israel have been hit with Iranian missile barrages after Israel launched a preemptive attack on the radical Islamic regime on Thursday, The Daily Wire previously reported. At least three people in Israel have been killed and over 150 injured so far from Iran’s retaliatory attack. Israel, meanwhile, said it has taken out numerous top Iranian military leaders, including the commander of Iran’s entire surface-to-surface missile program, which makes up the “primary offensive tools against the State of Israel.” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday that Iran was “bombing our civilian neighborhoods while we are targeting the terrorists.” Gift Dad an All Access Membership. Use code DAD40 at checkout to save 40%! “We’ve taken out their senior military leadership, we’ve taken out their senior technologists who are leading the race to build atomic weapons that would threaten us, but not only us,” he said, adding, “We paved the way to Tehran, and our pilots, over the skies of Tehran, will deal blows to the Ayatollah regime that they cannot even imagine. And I can tell you this, we have indications that senior leaders in Iran are packing their bags, they sense what’s coming.” Netanyahu said that Israel had intelligence that the Iranian regime was going to hand over nuclear weapons to its terror proxies throughout the region, causing “nuclear terrorism on steroids that would threaten the entire world.” Netanyahu: We have indications that senior leaders in Iran are packing their bags, they know what's coming… We knew that had we not acted, Iran would've given nukes to its terror proxies. pic.twitter.com/jMogf41DoT — i24NEWS English (@i24NEWS_EN) June 14, 2025 Israel continued its airstrikes on Iran on Saturday, hitting underground missile launchers and Iranian gas infrastructure, which Israeli officials said was meant to send a message to Tehran. “We will strike every site and every target of the Ayatollah’s regime,” Netanyahu warned.

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