Learn more about the Republican lawmaker from Utah under fire for his response to the assassination of Democratic lawmakers on social media.

The Republican senator from Utah suggested in social media posts that the killings were the work of “Marxists,” and mocked Minnesota’s Democratic governor. He later issued a more sober condemnation of the violence.

Former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband were shot and killed in their residence early Saturday, and state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were shot multiple times in their nearby home, The Associated Press reported.

The Senate provision would make some federal land available for affordable housing projects while avoiding development on national parks and other wilderness areas.

The Monday, June 16, episode of The View started out on a gloomy note, as the ladies discussed the tragic and planned murders of Minnesota lawmaker MelissaHortman and her husband, Mark. While most of the country has been horrified by suspect Vance Boelter's actions,

The original proposal was removed from the House version of Trump’s "big, beautiful bill" due to lack of support among some Republicans.