We are not a country that settles our differences at gunpoint. We have demonstrated again and again in our state that it is possible to peacefully disagree, that our state is strengthened by civil public debate.

— Governor Tim Walz speaks about the need to unite against violence.

Iran’s air defence forces have shot down two Israeli F-35 fighter jets and intercepted several hostile drones.— This statement was posted by Iran’s embassy in New Delhi on X.

As a Cuban, I feel that it’s very important to speak up for what we see that is wrong.— Madelaine Margolese, who had grown up under that country’s communist government, as she walked on the bridge toward Trump’s home.

It’s the ultimate symbol of oppression, and that’s what’s happening right now.— Sabrina Ball, 47, of Fort Worth, who helped organize the handmaid’s march, discussing the significance of the symbol in the current political climate.

This was an act of targeted political violence.

— Governor Tim Walz regarding the attack on Democratic politician Melissa Hortman and her husband.

E. Jean Carroll is very pleased with today’s decision. Although President Trump continues to try every possible maneuver to challenge the findings of two separate juries, those efforts have failed. He remains liable for sexual assault and defamation.— Roberta Kaplan, E. Jean Carroll's attorney, in a statement responding to the appeals court's decision.

The other side [the US] acted in a way that makes dialogue meaningless. You cannot claim to negotiate and at the same time divide work by allowing the Zionist regime [Israel] to target Iran’s territory.— Esmaeil Baghaei, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson of Iran, commenting on the futility of dialogue with the US following Israeli attacks.

If you throw a brick, a firebomb, or point a gun at one of our deputies, we will be notifying your family where to collect your remains at.

— Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey issued this warning during a press conference regarding protests against ICE raids.

If I get sad and start crying, then I'll be uncontrollable.— Imtiaz Ali, whose brother Javed and his family were on the flight.

The road to authoritarianism is littered with people telling you you're overreacting.— Tim Walz during a conversation at the Center for American Progress, warning about the dangers of authoritarianism.

If this is how this administration responds to a senator with a question, I can only imagine what they're doing to farmworkers, to cooks, to day laborers out in the Los Angeles community and throughout California and throughout the country.— Senator Alex Padilla spoke after meeting with Secretary Noem about the treatment of senators by the administration.

As the Bible teaches us, when someone comes to kill you, rise and act first. … We [Israel] have risen like lions to defend ourselves.— Benjamin Netanyahu, in a statement before the attacks where he named the assault 'Operation Rising Lion'.

To put it bluntly, there is no invasion or rebellion in Los Angeles; there is civil unrest that is no different from episodes that regularly occur in communities throughout the country, and that is capable of being contained by state and local authorities working together.

— Rob Bonta, Attorney General of California, in an emergency filing.

The enemy thinks it can fight Iran the same way it fights defenceless Palestinians who are under an Israeli siege.

— Hossein Salami, the commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, spoke about Iran's military readiness and its stance against Israel.

After 40 years, we asked, ‘what do the fans want?’ But instead, we’re making this movie.— Mel Brooks discusses the motivation behind making Spaceballs 2.

The president is escalating events in Los Angeles not to prevent violence, but to stoke fear and division.

— Nick Brown, the attorney general of Washington State, whose office led the filing in federal court in California of what is known as an amicus brief.

We knew it [was a must-win] when we woke up this morning.

— Shai Gilgeous-Alexander told ABC after the game, reflecting on the importance of the victory for the Thunder.

He ought to be tarred and feathered, I'll say that.— Mike Johnson on Governor Gavin Newsom at a news conference.

A full statutory enquiry, done correctly, will expose the multiple failings of the British establishment. I repeat the words 'done correctly' - this cannot be a whitewash.— Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, reacting to the announcement of a national inquiry into grooming gangs.

We’ve got no kings here. We’ve got no queens here. We’ve got no emperors.— Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., told the crowd during the protests against the military parade in Philadelphia.