FBI, Biden administration probe Thanksgiving hoax bomb threats targeting lawmakers, Trump picks
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FBI, Biden administration probe Thanksgiving hoax bomb threats targeting lawmakers, Trump picks

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Rep. Seth Magaziner, a House Democrat from Rhode Island, said on Friday he was targeted by a bomb threat at home, a day after six Democratic lawmakers from Connecticut reported similar threats. These included Reps. Joe Courtney, Jim Himes, John Larson and Jahana Hayes US President Joe Biden has said that his administration will work with the FBI to probe the hoax threats made to lawmakers and Donald Trump’s cabinet picks over the week. Pete Hegseth, Trump’s choice to become US defence secretary, and Lee Zeldin, Trump’s pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, were among nominees targeted with bomb threats and swatting attempts. “House Democrats will not be deterred or intimidated from serving the people by violent threats,” Democratic House leader Hakeem Jeffries said in a statement on Friday.

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Joe Biden says working with FBI on bomb threats to lawmakers, Donald Trump cabinet picks
1 month, 1 week ago

Joe Biden says working with FBI on bomb threats to lawmakers, Donald Trump cabinet picks

Hindustan Times  

US President Joe Biden said on Friday that his administration was working with the FBI regarding bomb threats and “swatting” attempts made this week against lawmakers and several of President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks. US President Joe Biden and US President-elect Donald Trump Rep. Seth Magaziner, a House Democrat from Rhode Island, said on Friday he was targeted by a …

Amid swatting and bomb threats, Biden says will speak to Trump again during transition
1 month, 1 week ago

Amid swatting and bomb threats, Biden says will speak to Trump again during transition

Firstpost  

Law enforcement in each case found no evidence of explosive devices, the lawmakers said Joe Biden salutes while boarding Air Force One as he departs for Wilmington, on November 11, and Donald Trump attends a campaign event in Duluth, Georgia, on October 23, 2024. Reuters/File Photo US President Joe Biden said on Friday that his administration was working with the …

Biden says working with FBI on hoax threats to US lawmakers, Trump cabinet picks
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1 month, 1 week ago

Biden says working with FBI on hoax threats to US lawmakers, Trump cabinet picks

India Today  

US President Joe Biden said on Friday that his administration was working with the FBI to address "swatting" and bomb threats made this week targeting lawmakers and several of President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks. Representative Seth Magaziner, a House Democrat from Rhode Island, said on Friday he was targeted by a bomb threat at home, a day after six Democratic …

Hoax bomb threats to Democrats were ‘signed with MAGA,’ says House leader
1 month, 1 week ago

Hoax bomb threats to Democrats were ‘signed with MAGA,’ says House leader

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Senator Chris Murphy was one of the targeted Democrats “These …

Democratic Lawmakers Were Targeted by Bomb Threats on Thanksgiving
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Democratic Lawmakers Were Targeted by Bomb Threats on Thanksgiving

Live Mint  

-- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said lawmakers from his party had been targeted by “violent threats” over the Thanksgiving holiday that included claims of bombs and swatting calls to law enforcement, following similar incidents directed against some of President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet picks. The incidents against the Democratic lawmakers “ranged from detailed threats of a pipe bomb placed in …

Democratic lawmakers report Thanksgiving bomb threats against their homes
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1 month, 1 week ago

Democratic lawmakers report Thanksgiving bomb threats against their homes

NPR  

Democratic lawmakers report Thanksgiving bomb threats against their homes toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — At least five Democratic members of Congress from Connecticut were targeted by bomb threats on their homes Thursday, the lawmakers or their offices said. The bomb threats against Democrats happened a day after a number of President-elect Donald Trump 's most …

5 Democratic lawmakers targeted with bomb threats on Thanksgiving
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1 month, 1 week ago

5 Democratic lawmakers targeted with bomb threats on Thanksgiving

India Today  

Five Democratic US lawmakers from Connecticut on Thursday said they were targeted with bomb threats at their homes, but no explosive devices had been found, according to social media and local media. US Representatives Jim Himes, Jahana Hayes, John Larson and Joe Courtney, all from Connecticut, reported the threats in statements on Thanksgiving Day. Hayes said that on Thanksgiving morning, …

Democrats targeted in Thanksgiving bomb threats after Trump’s cabinet picks face similar incidents
1 month, 1 week ago

Democrats targeted in Thanksgiving bomb threats after Trump’s cabinet picks face similar incidents

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least five Democratic members of Congress from Connecticut received …

Five Democratic U.S. lawmakers receive bomb threats at home
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Five Democratic U.S. lawmakers receive bomb threats at home

The Hindu  

Five Democratic U.S. lawmakers from Connecticut on Thursday said they were targeted with bomb threats at their homes, but no explosive devices had been found, according to social media and local media. Representatives Jim Himes, Jahana Hayes, John Larson and Joe Courtney, all from Connecticut, reported the threats in statements on Thanksgiving Day. Ms. Hayes said that on Thanksgiving morning, …

Democratic lawmakers from Connecticut report Thanksgiving bomb threats against their homes
1 month, 1 week ago

Democratic lawmakers from Connecticut report Thanksgiving bomb threats against their homes

Associated Press  

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Several Democratic members of Congress from Connecticut have been targeted by bomb threats on their homes, the lawmakers or their offices said Thursday. This happened a day after a number of President-elect Donald Trump ’s most prominent Cabinet picks and appointees reported that they had received bomb threats and “swatting attacks,” in which perpetrators initiate …

Donald Trump Cabinet picks targeted with 'swatting': What is it?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump Cabinet picks targeted with 'swatting': What is it?

Firstpost  

Several of US President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees, including Elise Stefanik, Lee Zeldin, and Pete Hegseth, were targeted by bomb threats and swatting incidents this week. Swatting, a dangerous hoax that sends armed police to false emergencies, has surged, costing lives and resources Several of United States President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees were recently targeted by bomb threats and swatting …

Trump cabinet picks including Matt Gaetz targeted by bomb threats and swatting
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump cabinet picks including Matt Gaetz targeted by bomb threats and swatting

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. President Trump and the entire Transition team are grateful for their swift action.” Elise …

FBI Launches Probe After Trump’s Cabinet Picks Recieve Bomb Threats
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

FBI Launches Probe After Trump’s Cabinet Picks Recieve Bomb Threats

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President-elect Donald Trump’s top cabinet and administration appointees have been targeted by bomb threats and “swatting” this week, a spokesperson for the transition team said on Wednesday. Among those targeted were New York Representative Elise Stefanik, Trump’s pick to serve as the next ambassador to the United Nations; Matt Gaetz, Trump’s initial pick to serve as attorney general; Oregon Representative …

'I will not be bullied': Trump's Pentagon head pick says he was also target of bomb threat
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'I will not be bullied': Trump's Pentagon head pick says he was also target of bomb threat

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump's nomination to head the Pentagon confirmed Wednesday night he was targeted by a pipe bomb threat, joining several other nominees victimized by swatting incidents and similar threats. "The officer notified my wife and I that they had received a credible pipe bomb threat targeting me and my family," he wrote, adding no one was harmed and the …

Democratic lawmakers from Connecticut report Thanksgiving bomb threats against their homes
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Democratic lawmakers from Connecticut report Thanksgiving bomb threats against their homes

LA Times  

Rep. Jim Himes said he was told of the bomb threat against his home during a Thanksgiving celebration with his family. The bomb threats against Democrats happened a day after a number of President-elect Donald Trump’s most prominent Cabinet picks and appointees reported that they had received bomb threats and “swatting” attacks, in which perpetrators initiate an emergency law enforcement …

Trump transition says Cabinet picks, appointees were targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacks
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump transition says Cabinet picks, appointees were targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacks

NPR  

Trump transition says Cabinet picks, appointees were targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacks toggle caption Alex Brandon/AP NEW YORK — A number of President-elect Donald Trump's most prominent Cabinet picks and appointees have been targeted by bomb threats and "swatting attacks," Trump's transition team said Wednesday. "Last night and this morning, several of President Trump's Cabinet nominees and Administration appointees …

Trump nominees targeted with bomb threats and swatting, FBI acknowledges multiple incidents
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump nominees targeted with bomb threats and swatting, FBI acknowledges multiple incidents

India TV News  

New York: Several of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks and appointees have been targeted by bomb threats and “swatting attacks," Trump's transition said on Wednesday. “Last night and this morning, several of President Trump's Cabinet nominees and Administration appointees were targeted in violent, American threats to their lives and those who live with them," Trump transition spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said …

Trump transition says Cabinet picks, appointees were targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacks
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump transition says Cabinet picks, appointees were targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacks

The Hindu  

Several of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks and appointees have been targeted by bomb threats and “swatting attacks," Trump's transition said on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. “Last night and this morning, several of President Trump’s Cabinet nominees and Administration appointees were targeted in violent, unAmerican threats to their lives and those who live with them," Trump transition spokesperson Karoline Leavitt …

Trump Appointees Targeted With Bomb Threats, Swatting
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump Appointees Targeted With Bomb Threats, Swatting

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Multiple Cabinet nominees for President-elect Donald Trump were reportedly the targets of bomb threats and swatting attempts, according to Trump’s transition team. Trump spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said in a statement Wednesday that “several” of Trump’s Cabinet nominees were threatened on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Along with bomb threats, Leavitt said some nominees were “swatted,” which is …

Trump 2.0 cabinet nominees report 'unAmerican' bomb threats, FBI on the lookout
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump 2.0 cabinet nominees report 'unAmerican' bomb threats, FBI on the lookout

Firstpost  

Without saying who was targeted, transition team spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said these incidents ranged from bomb threats to “swatting”. The FBI said “we take all potential threats seriously” Several members of Donald Trump’s incoming administration have received threats including bomb alerts, a spokeswoman for the president-elect said Wednesday. Without saying who was targeted, Leavitt said these incidents ranged from bomb …

Donald Trump’s incoming cabinet members, other political appointees targeted with ‘violent’ bomb threats
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump’s incoming cabinet members, other political appointees targeted with ‘violent’ bomb threats

Hindustan Times  

Many of Donald Trump’s incoming cabinet members and other political appointees received bomb threats, a transition team spokeswoman claimed on Wednesday, November 27. “Last night and this morning, several of President Trump’s Cabinet nominees and Administration appointees were targeted in violent, unAmerican threats to their lives and those who live with them,” spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said in a statement, according …

Trump transition says Cabinet picks, appointees were targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacks
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump transition says Cabinet picks, appointees were targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacks

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A number of President-elect Donald Trump ‘s most prominent Cabinet picks and appointees have been targeted by bomb threats and “swatting attacks,” Trump’s transition team said Wednesday. “Last night and this morning, several of President Trump’s Cabinet nominees and Administration appointees were targeted in violent, unAmerican threats to their lives and those who live with them,” Trump …

Trump's top Cabinet picks targeted by bomb and death threats
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump's top Cabinet picks targeted by bomb and death threats

Daily Mail  

Several of president-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees were targeted by a series of disturbing bomb and death threats at their homes in the space of 24 hours on the eve of Thanksgiving. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and former Attorney General choice Matt Gaetz were among the Trump appointees hit by the plots the the president-elect's transition team described as 'violent' …

Trump transition team says several Cabinet picks targeted with bomb threats and swatting
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump transition team says several Cabinet picks targeted with bomb threats and swatting

CNN  

CNN — The Trump-Vance transition team said Wednesday that several of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks and administration appointees “were targeted in violent, unAmerican threats to their lives and those who live with them” Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. “These attacks ranged from bomb threats to ‘swatting.’ In response, law enforcement and other authorities acted quickly to ensure the safety …

FBI confirms Trump cabinet picks targeted with bomb threats, ‘swatting’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

FBI confirms Trump cabinet picks targeted with bomb threats, ‘swatting’

Al Jazeera  

An FBI statement says there were ‘numerous’ threats targeting Trump cabinet picks and appointees to his government. “The FBI is aware of numerous bomb threats and swatting incidents targeting incoming administration nominees and appointees, and we are working with our law enforcement partners,” the bureau said on Wednesday. “Last night and this morning, several of President Trump’s Cabinet nominees and …

Trump transition says Cabinet picks, appointees were targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacks
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump transition says Cabinet picks, appointees were targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacks

LA Times  

President-elect Donald Trump arrives to speak at a meeting of the House GOP conference, followed by Rep. Elise Stefanik on Nov. 13 in Washington. Several of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks and appointees have been targeted by bomb threats and “swatting attacks,” Trump’s transition said Wednesday. “Last night and this morning, several of President Trump’s Cabinet nominees and Administration appointees …

Domestic extremists with ‘election-related grievances’ could turn to violence in final weeks of election, FBI and DHS warn
3 months, 1 week ago

Domestic extremists with ‘election-related grievances’ could turn to violence in final weeks of election, FBI and DHS warn

CNN  

CNN — The FBI and Department of Homeland Security are concerned that “election-related grievances,” such as a belief in voter fraud, could motivate domestic extremists to engage in violence in the weeks before and after the November election, as it did during the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, according to a new intelligence bulletin from the agencies. …

Trump says he would weaponise DOJ and FBI against political enemies
1 year, 2 months ago

Trump says he would weaponise DOJ and FBI against political enemies

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Well, he’s unleashed something that everybody, we’ve all known about this for a hundred …

Border, Bidens, COVID: House GOP casts wide net in probes
1 year, 10 months ago

Border, Bidens, COVID: House GOP casts wide net in probes

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Republicans have tasked every House committee with developing an oversight budget, and GOP leaders …

FBI’s Wray denounces threats following search of Trump home
2 years, 5 months ago

FBI’s Wray denounces threats following search of Trump home

Associated Press  

— The director of the FBI had strong words Wednesday for supporters of former President Donald Trump who have been using violent rhetoric in the wake of his agency’s search of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home. Christopher Wray, who was appointed as the agency’s director in 2017 by Trump, called threats circulating online against federal agents and the Justice Department “deplorable and …

Jan. 6 Select Committee Probe Expands To Trump And Top Officials In A Wave Of Demands
3 years, 4 months ago

Jan. 6 Select Committee Probe Expands To Trump And Top Officials In A Wave Of Demands

NPR  

Jan. 6 Select Committee Probe Expands To Trump And Top Officials In A Wave Of Demands Enlarge this image toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images The House select committee charged with investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol has issued a wave of record requests targeting communications by former President Donald Trump and his top officials …

Biden to keep FBI chief who Trump came close to firing for not being loyal enough
3 years, 11 months ago

Biden to keep FBI chief who Trump came close to firing for not being loyal enough

The Independent  

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Biden orders threat assessment of violent domestic groups
3 years, 11 months ago

Biden orders threat assessment of violent domestic groups

Al Jazeera  

Top law enforcement and intelligence officials will look into the threats weeks after a riot at the US Capitol. Weeks after a violent pro-Donald Trump mob stormed the US Capitol, President Joe Biden is directing law enforcement and intelligence officials to conduct a full assessment of the threat of domestic violent ideologies in the United States, the White House announced …

House Democrats Express 'Grave Concerns' About Safety, 'Violent Threats' To Democracy
3 years, 11 months ago

House Democrats Express 'Grave Concerns' About Safety, 'Violent Threats' To Democracy

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING After meeting with the FBI on Tuesday, a group of top Democratic lawmakers expressed “grave concerns” about safety and said “more must be done” to preempt potential attacks by “domestic violent extremists.” The Democratic chairs of five House committees ― homeland security, justice, oversight, intelligence and armed services — said in a statement that they were working …

Capitol attack raises familiar question with new urgency: Is Trump a threat?
4 years ago

Capitol attack raises familiar question with new urgency: Is Trump a threat?

LA Times  

As Congress prepared Wednesday to affirm President-elect Joe Biden’s victory, thousands gathered in Washington in support of President Trump and his baseless claims of election fraud. “I don’t get the impression he would do a damn thing, and I find that to be alarming.” John Kelly, a retired four-star Marine Corps general and Trump’s former chief of staff and first …

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