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Connecticut 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.

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 - 4 hours 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 - 6 hours ago

Rep. Mace says Capitol restroom bill targeted 1st transgender member of Congress

Rep.-elect Sarah McBride is the first transgender member of Congress.

How new members are shaping Congress

With orientation underway, Scott MacFarlane breaks down how the newest members of Congress are preparing to make an impact.

Lawmaker offers tips on perks for incoming members of Congress

Rep. Susie Lee (D-Nev.) offered to incoming members of Congress a one-sheet of tips and perks as they prepare to join the legislative branch. “Congratulations!” Lee wrote in the guide to freshmen. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 19

Sarah McBride will be the 1st openly trans member of Congress, ABC projects

Delaware State Sen. Sarah McBride has become the first openly transgender person to be elected to Congress, ABC News projects.

Bynum flips Oregon House seat, will be state's first Black member of Congress

Democrat Janelle Bynum is projected to win Oregon’s 5th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ, making her the first Black lawmaker to represent Oregon in Congress. Bynum, an Oregon ...

Politics - The Hill - November 9

Orientation for new members of Congress begins as government shutdown looms

Orientation is underway in Congress for new members as important matters loom, including funding the government to avoid a shutdown. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.

Sarah McBride on handling GOP challenges as first openly transgender member of Congress

Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, who is set to become the first transgender member of Congress, responded to a Republican-led effort to restrict bathroom use on Capitol Hill. In an exclusive interview ...

Members of Congress have taken hundreds of AIPAC-funded trips to Israel in the past decade

The nonprofit arm of “America’s pro-Israel lobby” is spending big to shape US lawmakers’ views of Israel’s conservative government.

Politics - Politico - October 30

Democrat Janelle Bynum flips seat to become Oregon’s first Black member of Congress

Bynum says ‘we believed in a vision’ and victory is boost for party after longtime Democratic seat turned red in 2022. Janelle Bynum will serve as Oregon’s first Black member of Congress after the ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

Congress will have a record-setting number of Black members in its ranks next year

The Congressional Black Caucus will have 62 members in the 119th Congress, contributing to a record 67 Black representatives.

4 University of Rochester students arrested over 'wanted' posters targeting Jewish staff members

Four students were arrested on felony charges after buildings at the University of Rochester in New York were defaced with "wanted" posters targeting several Jewish faculty members, officials said.

The Races for Congress

We preview next week’s elections and what a divided or united government might mean for each party.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

Are trendy members’ clubs worth it?

A break from the traditional, clubs for under-40s are springing up

World - Financial Times - November 14

Stock for Sale by Cabinet Members

Trump’s picks for Treasury secretary and commerce secretary both lead Wall Street firms. Here’s what that could mean for their finances and businesses.

Business - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Potential Trump Cabinet members, policies

Donald Trump's transition team is focusing on potential Cabinet members for the former president's second term in the White House. The Trump administration may also institute quick policy changes ...

GOP senators brush off concerns about Thune’s relationship with Trump

The new Senate majority leader has been critical of the president-elect, but even conservative senators expressed confidence that he would work well with Trump.

Politics - Politico - November 13

U.S. sanctions members of cartel linked to killings of Americans

The sanctions come two years after a judge ordered La Linea to pay $4.6 billion to the families of nine Americans killed in a 2019 ambush in Mexico.

"Yellowstone" cast members attend cowboy boot camp

Taylor Sheridan, the creative force behind the Paramount series "Yellowstone," demands authenticity from his actors, who attend a "cowboy boot camp," at Sheridan's ranch outside Dallas, to learn ...

Opec+ members delay planned rise in oil production

Cartel to leave output curbs in place an extra month in effort to boost anaemic crude prices

Business - Financial Times - November 3

"CBS Mornings" team members take on the NYC Marathon

A round of applause for "CBS Mornings'" Andy Merlis and Errol Barnett, who both completed their first marathon and to Elissa Candiotti, who pushed her friend Johnny Agar through all 26.2 miles.

'SNL' was always with Trump, cast members insist in latest sketch

In its first episode since Tuesday's election, the “Saturday Night Live” cast members insisted they've gone from Donald Trump critics to ardent supporters.

NI teachers unions ballot members on strike

The pay dispute could also spread to include the Northern Ireland Civil Service.

Sharpton blasts Trump for lack of Black Cabinet members

The Rev. Al Sharpton criticized President-elect Trump for lacking Black Cabinet or high-level administration appointees thus far. "In the two weeks since Donald Trump was elected to a second term, ...

Politics - The Hill - November 19

How Trump Is Winning Over Union Members

Union members made a shift toward Trump during the election.

Business - Inc. - 5 days ago

German prosecutors charge four alleged members of Hamas

World - Yahoo News - 3 days ago

Biden celebrates 'Friendsgiving' with service members in New York

The first couple delivered remarks and served food at an event with service members and their families at the U.S. Coast Guard Sector New York in Staten Island.

Harris campaign is 'self-congratulatory': DNC committee member

Lindy Li said much of the staff shares similar frustrations in the aftermath of the election.

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Grateful Dead remembers band member Phil Lesh

Members of the iconic band, the Grateful Dead, reflected on the impact bandmate Phil Lesh had on their lives and said they had hoped to play together again.

Meet the members: The Freedom Caucus primary disruptor

Politics - Politico - 2 days ago

Biden holds Thanksgiving calls with members of US military

President Biden held Thanksgiving calls with members of the U.S. military, according to the White House. Biden, alongside his wife, first lady Jill Biden, spoke with units from each branch of the ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 hours ago

The races that could decide control of Congress

The margins in the House and the Senate between Republicans and Democrats are razor-thin with a few key races likely to decide the balance of power for Congress. CBS News correspondent Jarred Hill ...

Congress returns after election break

Lawmakers returned to Washington, D.C., on Tuesday following a six-week election break. Republicans are preparing to govern with majorities in both chambers while Democrats look to regroup. Scott ...

FirstFT: Republicans complete Congress sweep

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