Connecticut’s congressional delegation, including Democratic Reps. Jim Himes, Jahana Hayes, Joe Courtney, and John Larson, as well as Sen. Chris Murphy, were targeted with bomb threats at their homes just before Thanksgiving. No bombs were found, but the threats were seen as part of a coordinated effort. Hayes, in a statement, thanked law enforcement for their swift response and expressed that there is no place for political violence in the country. Himes also stated that there is no place for political violence and thanked law enforcement for their efforts. Larson expressed gratitude that his colleagues in the congressional delegation were safe. The U.S. Capitol Police and FBI had not immediately responded to requests for comment, while local police departments were investigating. The threats come after a rise in incidents involving threats to members of Congress, with over 8,000 incidents investigated by the Capitol Police in the previous year. The threats against lawmakers also followed similar threats against President-elect Donald Trump’s planned administration officials earlier in the week. The investigations into the threats against Connecticut’s congressional delegation are ongoing, with no charges filed yet. Law enforcement agencies are working to trace the source of the email threats and collaborating with other agencies in the investigation.
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