Both solemnity and concern were shared across the aisle in the Pennsylvania Capitol as lawmakers discussed the dangers of political violence.

The killing of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband sent shockwaves through the political world and appeals from elected officials to turn down heated rhetoric.

Current and former Oklahoma legislators have expressed heartbreak and condemnation over the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers.

Timothy Kneeland, a professor of history and politics at Nazareth University, attributed the increase in political violence to political polarization.

The violence against our political leaders is a blow to our Minnesota myths. A bit of Minnesota died Saturday. A myth, a belief in ourselves, a belief about ourselves. We believed we were better than this.

Oklahoma legislators have spoken out against the recent shootings of Minnesota lawmakers early Saturday morning.Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, released