The shootings of two state lawmakers in Minnesota brought a long-standing challenge into grim focus: Protecting members of Congress who face growing threats, but whose jobs require accessibility to the public.
The question has become even more urgent in an increasingly volatile political environment.
Senators met Tuesday in a bipartisan, closed-door meeting to raise concerns about safety and left with hopes of providing more funding for protection.
“I hope this will bring people together so we do something more about security, bring down the rhetoric,” said Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), who had dinner with Melissa Hortman, the former speaker of ...