Political violence is becoming a more regular issue for the nation’s leaders and society to deal with. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have been targeted just over the last few months in

Threats and violent acts have become part of the political landscape, still shocking but somehow not so surprising.

Rep. Kelly Morrison (D-Minn.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the shooting of Minnesota lawmakers and increased security concerns, while urging Americans to calm their political rhetoric. GUID: no

Washington Congressman Adam Smith spoke about rising political violence after a man fatally shot a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband.

One of the debilitating aspects of any violence is how final and definitive it is and how anemic any response to it feels. Capturing and trying the alleged culprit are necessary next steps but nothing unwinds what was done.

Former New York CIty Mayor Bill De Blasio said President Donald Trump's rhetoric has led to more political violence like the recent shootings of two Minnesota state lawmakers.

Daylight was still two hours off when Brooklyn Park police approached the home of former Minnesota Speaker Melissa Hortman to find someone had beat them there.

U.S. Capitol Police increased security for Klobuchar and Smith following the attacks, which occurred early Saturday morning. Minnesota's entire congressional delegation, both Republicans and Democrats, released a joint statement condemning the killings.