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Connecticut Lawmakers Face Thanksgiving Bomb Threats Amid Rising Political Tensions

Five Democratic members of Congress from Connecticut received bomb threats at their homes on Thanksgiving, amidst an escalating trend of threats against politicians.

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On Thanksgiving, five Democratic members of Congress from Connecticut, including Senator Chris Murphy, reported bomb threats at their homes. Authorities found no explosives. The threats follow a troubling increase in threats against politicians, including those associated with President-elect Donald Trump. Local and federal law enforcement agencies are investigating these incidents, emphasizing the urgent need for civility in political discourse. The FBI is involved, though details remain scarce as investigations continue.

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