U.S. Congress holds emergency briefings after Minnesota lawmaker shootings / Global

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Following a violent incident targeting Minnesota lawmakers, U.S. officials convened emergency briefings amid heightened concerns over security. The unsettling episode, which included remarks dismissing a timely response, has sparked intense debate over protective measures for elected officials, leaving critics to wonder if common sense was left out of the briefing room.

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