FBI investigates threats, hoax calls targeting Trump Cabinet picks

The Trump transition team said Wednesday that several bomb threats and swatting incidents were made this week against the incoming administration. Among those targeted were President-elect Donald Trump's chief of staff, his choice for attorney general, and his picks to lead the Department of Commerce and Environmental Protection Agency. Weijia Jiang reports.

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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.
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FBI investigating threats against Trump administration picks

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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.
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Trump team says threats, swatting incidents against multiple Cabinet picks being investigated

President Biden has been briefed on the incidents and "unequivocally" condemns threats of political violence, the White House said.
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Bomb threats made against Trump cabinet nominees

Police are investigating a wave of incidents which happened on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.
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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 ...
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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.”
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Former Senate counsels: FBI vetting of Trump Cabinet picks is ‘a must’

Two former Senate counsels agreed in a New York Times op-ed published Friday that President-elect Trump's nominations for his Cabinet need to undergo FBI checks. Some advisers to the ...
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Trump transition developments as some Cabinet picks report threats

President-elect Donald Trump's team has signed some critical documents to implement a transition with the current administration and several federal agencies. This comes as some of Trump's Cabinet ...
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Evening Report — Trump Cabinet picks face bomb, swatting threats

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McCabe on threats to Trump's Cabinet picks: 'Doesn't surprise me at all'

Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe responded to reports that President-elect Trump's Cabinet picks received threats, saying the news isn't surprising. “It doesn't surprise me at all,” McCabe ...
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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.
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FBI investigates offensive messages targeting Hispanic, LGBTQ people

Officials shared that high school Hispanic and LGBTQIA students are receiving offensive messages saying they’ve been selected for deportation or re-education camps. “Although we have not received ...
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Ex-Trump intel official Sue Gordon says bypassing FBI for Cabinet picks is "risky for America"

President-elect Donald Trump's transition team may bypass the FBI process and use a private firm to vet candidates for Cabinet picks who need top security clearance, The New York Times reports. Sue ...
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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.
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Bolton calls for FBI investigations before Gaetz, Gabbard confirmations

Former national security adviser John Bolton said Wednesday that former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (Hawaii) and Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.)—President-elect Trump’s nominees for director of national ...
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DoJ and FBI officials consult lawyers amid threats of Trump legal retribution

Matt Gaetz nomination as AG intensifies concerns that president-elect will prosecute former political enemies. Officials from the justice department and FBI have begun consulting lawyers amid fears ...
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Mixed reactions to Trump's Cabinet picks

Mixed reactions to Trump's Cabinet picks
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Trump makes more Cabinet picks

President-elect Donald Trump continued announcing planned Cabinet nominations Friday night. Most of his selections for key positions have more support than opposition, CBS News polling has found. ...
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Trump calls for investigation of 'rumors' he plans to sell Trump Media stock

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Trump’s Matt Gaetz Pick Unnerves an Already Jittery Justice Department and FBI

Senior law enforcement officials face a wave of uncertainty as Donald J. Trump moves to nominate a fierce partisan and a longtime ally to fill one of the most powerful cabinet posts.
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How will Democrats handle Trump's Cabinet picks?

What do Donald Trump's moves so far as president-elect say about his incoming administration? Political strategists Joel Payne and Lance Trover join "America Decides" to discuss.
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Late Night Weighs In on Trump’s Cabinet Picks

Jimmy Kimmel called President-elect Trump’s choices thus far “a real cast of no character.”
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Trump’s cabinet picks signal tough stance on China

Experts say appointments of Mike Waltz and others show president-elect is preparing more hawkish stance on Beijing
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Pence 'very encouraged' by Trump's initial cabinet picks

Former Vice President Pence said on Tuesday that he is "very encouraged" by President-elect Trump's initial cabinet picks for his next administration. "I am very encouraged by the early ...
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What to know about Trump's latest Cabinet picks

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