House minority leader asks for ‘maximum protection’ after bomb threats target Democrats

Hoax threats come days after similar threats to Republicans set to fill roles in incoming Trump administration. American lawmakers are on edge after a wave of hoax bomb threats targeted figures ...

World - The Guardian - 6 hours ago

Democratic members of Congress targeted with bomb threats on Thanksgiving

Five of Connecticut's seven Democratic members of Congress said they were notified of bomb threats targeting their homes on Thanksgiving, but no devices were found. Meanwhile, President-elect Trump ...

Politics - NBC News - Yesterday

Bomb threat hoaxes target democratic members of Congress

The FBI says it is working with state and local police following a rash of bomb threat hoaxes targeting several Democratic senators and a number of President-elect Trump’s top advisors and cabinet ...

Politics - NBC News - Yesterday

Election Day bomb threats overwhelmingly targeted Democrat-leaning counties

Bomb threats sent to polling places in at least five battleground states Tuesday targeted mostly Democratic counties, an NBC News analysis has found.

Multiple Democrats say they were targeted by Thanksgiving bomb threats

Multiple Connecticut Democrats said they were targeted by bomb threats on their homes on Thanksgiving Day. Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) said on Thursday that he was notified of a bomb threat targeting ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Bomb threats target Democratic Congress members from Connecticut

Jim Himes, Joe Courtney and John Larson report threats to their homes, a day after Trump cabinet picks targeted. Several Democratic members of Congress from Connecticut have been targeted by bomb ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Bomb threats targeted Oregon election offices days after election day

Local clerks say they received threatening emails last week, amid a series of hostile election-related incidents. The FBI confirmed it is “aware” of bomb threats that targeted election offices in ...

World - The Guardian - November 16

Bangladeshi court denies bail to Hindu leader who led rallies for minority protection

A prominent Bangladeshi Hindu leader who has been leading rallies demanding security for Hindus in the overwhelmingly Muslim nation has been ordered detained on charges of sedition

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

New England Congress members targeted with bomb threats on Thanksgiving

Most of Connecticut's congressional delegation said they were the subject of bomb threats at their homes as they were preparing to celebrate Thanksgiving, although no bombs ultimately were found.

Connecticut Democratic lawmakers report bomb threats on Thanksgiving

The Thanksgiving threats come one day after several of President-elect Donald Trump's staff picks reported threats.

Democratic members of Congress get bomb threats on Thanksgiving

The homes of multiple Democratic members of Congress were targeted by bomb threats on Thanksgiving Day.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries addresses Trump Cabinet picks

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, leader of the House Democratic Caucus, shared his thoughts on the controversy surrounding President-elect Donald Trump's recent personnel choices for his incoming ...

Trump Cabinet picks targets of bomb threats and swatting, spokesperson says

Several of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees and administration appointees were the targets of "violent" threats, said Trump spokesperson Karoline Leavitt.

Several Trump picks for top jobs targeted with bomb and 'swatting' threats

Several of President-elect Donald Trump's planned Cabinet nominees and administration appointees were subjected to bomb threats and "swatting" attacks.

Politics - NBC News - 2 days ago

Germany's coalition collapses dramatically. Scholz plans to lead with a minority government

Germany’s leader is expected to lead the country with a minority government after the collapse of the coalition

World - ABC News - November 7

‘No threat to public’ after bomb threats, Pennsylvania governor says

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro confirmed that there were "multiple bomb threats" at polling locations. Shapiro assured the public that the threats were not credible.

House Democrats call on Biden to expand offshore drilling protections ahead of transition

The top Democrat on the House Natural Resources Committee called on President Biden Friday to take action to permanently restrict drilling off U.S. coastal waters before leaving office in January. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

Top House Democrat: Gabbard 'a national security threat' to US

Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.), the ranking member on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said Monday that former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (Hawaii), now a Republican and President-elect Trump’s ...

Politics - The Hill - November 18

Several Trump administration picks targeted with bomb threats and ‘swatting’, FBI confirms – live updates

Pete Hegseth, Elise Stefanik and Matt Gaetz understood to be among those targeted. Trump’s picks for new administration are focus of bomb threats and ‘swatting’ Leavitt wrote that the ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Qatar asks Hamas leaders to leave after US pressure

Washington says militant group’s rejection of deal to release Israeli hostages meant its presence was no longer ‘viable’

Business - Financial Times - November 8

Hakeem Jeffries elected House Democratic leader with GOP set to retain control

As House Democrats conduct the leadership elections Tuesday, the party is still reeling from the results of the 2024 elections — and reckoning with the path forward.

Hakeem Jeffries wins reelection as House Democratic leader despite party's losses

House Leader Hakeem Jeffries won reelection Tuesday as the Democratic leader

Israel braces for another Iranian attack after threats from leaders in Tehran

Iran’s supreme leader issues new threat after initially playing down Israeli strikes on Iranian military facilities. Middle East crisis – live updates Israel is bracing itself for another ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Watch live: House GOP leaders speak after Trump visit, elections

House Republicans are set to hold a press conference on Wednesday afternoon following President-elect Trump's visit to Capitol Hill. The GOP is likely to be taking a victory lap, as House ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Union bosses say Democrats need to overhaul their vision to recapture the working class

President Joe Biden proudly called himself the most pro-labor president in American history, but working-class voters moved further than ever from their traditional home in the Democratic Party in ...

Politics - NBC News - November 18

Trump nominees targeted in series of threats

Multiple nominees and appointees tapped to serve in President-elect Trump’s incoming administration were targeted with threats this week, with at least four officials reporting bomb threats at ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Here are the Trump picks targeted with threats

Several appointees and nominees picked to be a part of President-elect Trump’s upcoming administration were targeted with threats this week, just days ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Trump’s ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Georgia dealing with bomb threats at polling locations

Several polling locations in Georgia have received bomb threats throughout Election Day. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said some appear to have originated from Russia. Nikole Killion has more

Trump Cabinet Picks Face Bomb Threats and ‘Swatting’

A Trump transition team spokeswoman said law enforcement officials had “acted quickly to ensure the safety of those who were targeted.”

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Bomb threats made against Trump cabinet nominees

Police are investigating a wave of incidents which happened on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.

For Minority Working-Class Voters, Dismay in Democrats Led to Distrust

In scores of interviews throughout 2024, Latino, Black and Asian American voters, many of whom voted for Donald Trump, said they no longer trusted Democrats to improve the economy.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 19

Minor apologizes to Vinícius Jr after racial abuse

A minor who racially abused Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior during a Spanish league game at Rayo Vallecano last season has apologised to him.

Sports - ESPN - 2 hours ago

Fair Ball Act, bill aiming to further protect minor-league baseball players, to be introduced by U.S. senator

Dick Durbin, a democrat from Illinois, intends to introduce the bill

Sports - CBS Sports - November 20

We must stop smuggling gangs before they act - Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer announces an extra £75m to police the UK's borders as he vows to "smash" criminal gangs.

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