Democrat Representatives Targeted by Thanksgiving Bomb Threats at Homes

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Several members of Congress including Democratic Representatives Joe Courtney, Jahana Hayes and Jim Himes have all said their homes were targeted with bomb threats on Thanksgiving.

According to NBC News, all three Connecticut representatives have released a statement addressing the bomb threats in which they said their homes were targeted.

In a statement, Himes said he was "notified of a bomb threat targeting my home where I was celebrating Thanksgiving with my family," adding that "no evidence of a bomb was found."

This is a developing story that will be updated as more information becomes available.

Jim Himes
Jim Himes speaks following a briefing with National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan at the U.S. Capitol on February 15, 2024 in Washington, DC. On Thursday, Himes said he no longer believes Biden is the strongest... Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

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