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President Donald Trump recently vetoed an Israeli plan to assassinate Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to two U.S. officials who spoke to Reuters on June 15, 2025. The decision underscores the administration's aim to avoid escalating tensions with Iran absent imminent threats to American lives. The officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity, indicated that top U.S. officials have maintained ongoing communications with Israeli authorities following a significant military strike by Israel aimed at curtailing Iran's nuclear ambitions. Reports suggest that Israel believed it had an opportunity to eliminate Khamenei, but Trump decisively rejected the proposal. One senior administration official remarked, "Have the Iranians killed an American yet? No. Until they do we're not even talking about going after the political leadership." Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, when questioned about the alleged conversations in a Fox News interview, described numerous reports as false but affirmed Israel’s intent to act in its national interest. The developments come amid stalled negotiations over Iran's nuclear program, further complicated by Israel's recent military actions.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz confirmed that state Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband were fatally shot in their home on Saturday. The incident is currently being investigated as a politically motivated attack, raising concerns over the safety of public officials. Authorities have not disclosed specific details regarding the circumstances of the shooting, but the police have indicated that they believe the motivation behind the attack was related to Hortman's political role. “This tragic event highlights serious issues regarding violence against politicians and public figures,” Governor Walz stated in a press release. Hortman, who served as the state representative for the 36B district, made significant contributions to Minnesota's legislative environment. Local and state officials are calling for a thorough investigation and increased security measures for lawmakers in light of this incident. As this story develops, more information regarding the investigation and any potential suspects is expected to be released in the coming days.

U.S. Senator John Hoffman and Representative Melissa Hortman, both Democrats, were shot at their homes in Minnesota on June 14, 2025, according to multiple reports. The incident occurred in Champlin and Brooklyn Park, and the current condition of the lawmakers and their spouses remains unknown. Initial reports indicate that the shooter was impersonating a police officer, although authorities have not confirmed whether the lawmakers were the intended targets of the attack. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz expressed concern over the situation on social media, indicating that he has been briefed on the ongoing emergency response. In a post, Governor Walz stated, “I’ve activated the State Emergency Operations Center. Local law enforcement in Champlin and Brooklyn Park have the full resources of the State of Minnesota behind them.” A shelter-in-place alert was issued around a three-mile radius near Edinburgh Golf Course as police search for a suspect described as a white male with brown hair, dressed in black armor over a blue shirt. Mayor of Mounds View, Zach Lindstrom, condemned the attack, marking it as unacceptable violence against elected officials.