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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.Top stories - NBC News - 4 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 - 4 hours ago -
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.Top stories - NBC News - November 8 -
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 -
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.Top stories - ABC News - Yesterday -
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 - Yesterday -
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 - 8 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 - 7 hours ago -
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 - Yesterday -
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 - Yesterday -
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 - Yesterday -
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 moreTop stories - CBS News - November 5 -
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 - Yesterday -
Bomb threats made against Trump cabinet nominees
Police are investigating a wave of incidents which happened on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
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.Top stories - CBS News - 6 hours ago -
‘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.Top stories - NBC News - November 6 -
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.Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
Trump team responds to threats targeting Cabinet picks
President-elect Donald Trump's transition team is reacting to apparent threats sent to several Cabinet picks for the former president's second term. CBS News' Libby Cathey has the latest.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
FBI investigating threats targeting Trump picks
The FBI is investigating several threats apparently made against some of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more on the type of threats being reported.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
FBI: Polling location bomb threats in Georgia appear to originate in Russia
The FBI said it appeared Russia was behind discredited bomb threats made in Georgia and other states on Election Day. “The FBI is aware of bomb threats to polling locations in several states, many ...Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
Bomb threats linked to Russia briefly close polling stations in Georgia
FBI warns of similar attempts to target voting places across the USBusiness - Financial Times - November 5 -
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger on record turnout, bomb threats and more
Georgia's 2024 presidential election results are trickling in. Earlier Tuesday, false bomb threats at some poll sites delayed voting. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger joins CBS News to ...Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
Election Day bomb threats disrupt voting in multiple states
The U.S. saw a rash of discredited bomb threats called in at polling places in multiple states on Election Day, in some cases spurring the need for extended voting hours. Faulty bomb threats were ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Hoax bomb threats made to dozens of polling locations in swing states
Hoax bomb threats targeting polling places and election offices briefly disrupted voting in five battleground states, with the FBI saying the threats in four of those states came from Russian email ...Politics - NBC News - November 6 -
Former Georgia poll worker indicted in bomb threats against election workers
A former Georgia poll worker has been indicted after reportedly issuing a bomb threat against election workers, the Justice Department said in a press release Wednesday. In the release, the ...Politics - The Hill - November 20 -
Trump’s picks for new administration are focus of bomb threats and ‘swatting’
Pete Hegseth, Elise Stefanik and Matt Gaetz are among those who were either confirmed or reported to be targeted. US politics – live updates Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s defense secretary ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Several Trump picks are reporting bomb threats, "swatting" calls
Officials are investigating threats made against several of President-elect Donald Trump's appointees. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has the latest news on those impacted.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Evening Report — Trump Cabinet picks face bomb, swatting threats
Plus: X gets involved in the Infowars {beacon} Evening Report Wednesday, November 27 © Greg Nash, The Hill Trump Cabinet picks face bomb, swatting threats Several of President-elect Trump’s ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Judge investigating 2023 coup was court bomb target, say Brazilian police
Police name 59-year-old with explosive devices said to have killed himself after trying to enter court in Brasília. The main target of a bomber who killed himself while attempting to attack ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
Israel Bombs Targets in Syria, and Keeps Up Strikes in Lebanon
The attack occurred on the same day that Israel bombed sites in the Syrian capital that the Israeli military said were affiliated with a militant group. At least 15 people were killed, Syrian state ...Top stories - The New York Times - November 15 -
Ballot drop boxes, long a target of misinformation, face physical threats
Ballot drop boxes have long been targets of misinformation, according to experts, who say the false claims surged during the 2020 election.Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
What to know about the violent threats targeting Trump Cabinet picks
Several of President-elect Donald Trump's picks were the targets of swatting and bomb threats on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. And after a long delay, Trump's team has signed some, but not ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday