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Multiple Democratic Congress members, including Reps. Jim Himes, Joe Courtney, and John Larson, received bomb threats at their homes, coinciding with similar threats against President-elect Trump's nominees. Law enforcement responded swiftly, finding no credible threats. The incidents have raised concerns about political violence in the U.S.
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A series of bomb threats targeting members of Congress, including nearly the entire Connecticut delegation, has heightened security concerns. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries called for maximum protection for lawmakers and their families, condemning the threats as unacceptable in a democracy. Law enforcement has deemed the threats non-credible.
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Protests have intensified in Washington, D.C., following new bathroom rules imposed by House Speaker Mike Johnson, restricting transgender individuals from using facilities corresponding to their gender identity. Activists, including Chelsea Manning, staged a sit-in at the Capitol, demanding respect and dignity for trans rights amid rising tensions in Congress.