Overview

• Sen. Chris Murphy and Reps. Jim Himes, Jahana Hayes, Joe Courtney, and John Larson were targeted with bomb threats at their Connecticut homes while celebrating Thanksgiving with family.
• Law enforcement, including local police, Capitol Police, and bomb squads, responded to each incident, ultimately finding no evidence of bombs or explosives.
• The threats are believed to be part of a coordinated effort, occurring one day after several of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees and appointees were targeted by similar threats and swatting incidents.
• Democratic lawmakers condemned the threats and called for an end to political violence, emphasizing the importance of civility and safety during the holiday season.
• The FBI and other law enforcement agencies are investigating the incidents, which reflect a broader increase in politically motivated threats and violence in recent years.