Jesse Byrnes

1 week ago | thehill.com | Jesse Byrnes

Israel’s defense chief on Thursday declared Iran’s leader “cannot continue to exist,” days after President Trump joined Israeli officials in threatening the ayatollah amid the escalating Middle East conflict. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said “without question” Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei cannot continue to exist as part of the war, multiple media outlets reported. Katz made the remarks while touring the site of an Iranian missile strike in Holon, just south of Tel Aviv.

1 week ago | aol.com | Jesse Byrnes

Israel’s defense chief on Thursday declared Iran’s leader “cannot continue to exist,” days after President Trump joined Israeli officials in threatening the ayatollah. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said “without question” Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei cannot continue to exist as part of the Middle East war, multiple media outlets reported. Katz made the remarks while touring the site of an Iranian missile strike in Holon, just south of Tel Aviv.

1 week ago | thehill.com | Jesse Byrnes

The man suspected of shooting two Minnesota state lawmakers over the weekend, killing one of the lawmakers, has been taken into custody after a massive manhunt. Vance Boelter was arrested on Sunday evening, The Associated Press reported, citing a law enforcement official who spoke on the condition of anonymity. Boelter was taken into custody near his home in Sibley County, according to multiple reports.

1 week ago | aol.com | Jesse Byrnes

The man suspected of shooting two Minnesota state lawmakers over the weekend, killing one of them, has been taken into custody after a massive search. Law enforcement apprehended Vance Boelter on Sunday night after a two-day search, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) announced at a press conference shortly before midnight. Drew Evans, superintendent of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension in Minnesota, said Boelter was taken into custody under a state criminal warrant charging him with murder.

1 week ago | aol.com | Jesse Byrnes

Minnesota officials on Sunday evening described a multifaceted manhunt for the suspect accused of killing a state lawmaker and her husband over the weekend, saying they believe the gunman is still alive. Authorities have issued state and federal warrants for Vance Boelter, the 57-year-old man accused of murder and attempted murder as well as seeking to avoid prosecution. More than 100 law enforcement officers are involved in the manhunt, including local, state and federal agencies.