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☆ ‘Wildly disruptive’: What happened last time Trump moved a federal agency out of DC
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Curt Devine | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

That western relocation was “wildly disruptive” and should serve as a “cautionary tale” for the incoming Trump administration, said Tracy Stone-Manning, the Biden administration’s BLM director. Project 2025, a conservative blueprint written by dozens of former Trump administration officials, recommended returning the BLM headquarters to the West. Most BLM staffers already worked in states outside of DC, but a disproportionate level of senior staffers worked in the nation’s capital. But an inspector general report later found that Trump administration officials had misled Congress in statements about the relocation. Future efforts to move federal offices out of DC could lead more federal workers to unionize.

Persons: Donald Trump, he’d, ” Trump, Trump, —, Tracy Stone, Manning, “, ” Stone, ”, AAron Ontiveroz, Mary Jo Rugwell, Joe Tague, Vance, Karoline Leavitt, Caroline Brehman, Donald Kettl, “ It’s, David Bernhardt, Raúl, Trump’s, Mick Mulvaney, Manuel Heart, Rebecca Slezak, William Perry Pendley, Biden, Eric Kriley, ” Pendley, Pendley, RJ, Stone Organizations: CNN, Land Management, BLM, Trump, Biden, Office, Denver Post, Public Lands Foundation, Energy, Natural Resources Committee, University of Maryland’s School of Public, feds, Interior Department, Democrat, Republican, Washington Examiner, Ute, Democratic, GAO, Agency, Mesa, RJ Sangosti, Management Locations: Washington, Grand, , Colorado, DC, Colorado, —, Mesa County , Colorado, Washington ,, Arizona, Ute, Towaoc , Colorado, California, Utah, Junction, Grand Junction , Colorado, BLM’s

CNN —Three Palestinians, including two children and a woman, were crushed to death on Friday while in line at a bakery in central Gaza amid a worsening food crisis in the enclave, according to Palestinian hospital officials. Al Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza, said it received the three casualties. Bakery lines have become sites of desperation and overcrowding as Palestinians fight to find food for themselves and their family. Hunger has mounted in the Strip as the food crisis worsens during Israel’s ongoing intense military operation in the north. Four hours, and I still can’t bring bread home,” Gaza resident Karam Afali told CNN outside the same bakery where the three Palestinians died.

Persons: Osama Abu Al, Laban, ” Al, ”, I’ve, Karam Afali Organizations: CNN, Al, Food Programme, WFP, United Nation’s Office, Humanitarian Affairs Locations: Gaza, Al Aqsa, Deir al

☆ 'Wicked,' 'Gladiator II,' and 'Moana 2' are driving a historic Thanksgiving box office haul
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Joey Hadden | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Advertisement'Wicked,' 'Gladiator II,' and 'Moana 2' are all in theaters this Thanksgiving weekend. The three films may bring in more box office sales than pre-pandemic Thanksgiving weekends. 'Wicked' and 'Gladiator II' hit theaters on November 22, and "Moana 2" premiered on November 27. This Thanksgiving box office line-up will be the most successful of the post-pandemic era — and could be one of the most successful in history. He predicted 2024 Thanksgiving weekend box office sales would surpass the $200 million made in 2019 — and be among the most lucrative in the history of cinema.

Persons: Jon M, Chu, It's, Shawn Robbins, that's Organizations: Disney, CNBC

☆ Opinion | What to Expect in a Second Trump Term
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

To the Editor:When Donald Trump retakes the reins of the presidency in January, he will face a choice of which path to take. The first is to use the office as a cudgel, punishing his perceived enemies and rewarding his most ardent supporters, enriching himself and his family in the process. The second path is more challenging, but it’s one that could secure Mr. Trump a vaunted place in history. Imagine a presidency in which he seeks to uplift the most vulnerable and implement programs that benefit all Americans, not just those who voted for him. Admittedly, this approach would require humility and restraint, qualities Mr. Trump is not necessarily known for, but if he did embrace them, he could astonish even his harshest critics and leave a legacy that transcends personal ambition.

Persons: Donald Trump, Trump, it’s, astonish Organizations: Mr

☆ How will Beijing respond to Trump’s cabinet of China hawks?
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Nectar Gan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

Hong Kong CNN —One called China an “existential threat.” Another called for a “whole-of-society effort” to confront China and was sanctioned – twice – by Beijing. “If you look at Trump’s team, most, if not all, are China hawks. His nominee for secretary of state, Sen. Marco Rubio, is known in China as the “anti-China vanguard” and currently sanctioned by Beijing. “Many of the hardliners indeed want a full confrontation and decoupling with China, but is that truly Trump’s objective for US-China relations? And in the eyes of Beijing, Rubio is not even the worst pick, according to Chinese experts.

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Learn moreThe best Black Friday monitor deals include big savings on displays for everyday use, office work, and gaming. Right now, this 27-inch Dell 4K monitor is on sale for just $250, which is a great price for such a versatile midrange display. View at Amazon What we like Check mark icon A check mark. View at AmazonThe best Black Friday gaming monitor dealsGamers have a wealth of Black Friday monitor deals to shop, including discounts on several high-end OLED monitors. View at Amazon What we like Check mark icon A check mark.

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The premium luggage and travel retailer is slashing as much as 30% to 40% off a selection of bags and accessories, while many items are 20% off. You can find more sales in our guide to the best Black Friday luggage deals. View at TumiTumi Mezzanine Rivera Satchel $629.00 $1,050.00 Save 40% Tumi may be better known for luggage, but it also makes luxury handbags. View at TumiBlack Friday Tumi luggage FAQsDoes Tumi offer a lifetime warranty? While year-round Tumi sales are not unheard of, like many retailers, Tumi uses Black Friday to offer the biggest discounts.

Persons: We've, Tyler, Rivera Satchel, Tumi Harrison Nelson, Nelson, Tumi Organizations: Business, Tumi's, Tumi, Tote Locations: View

☆ Trump voters could fuel holiday spending, while Harris supporters may pull back
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

In a world where sentiment drives purchasing decisions, these differences in opinion could shape how much people end up spending this holiday season. "It's very hard being a millennial and having to worry about buying a house, affording groceries, rent, all that stuff. Meanwhile, Trump voter Armando Duarte, a 62-year-old retired utility worker from Fort Lee, New Jersey, told CNBC he's feeling a lot better about the holiday shopping season since Trump won. In GOP-won states, shipping volumes increased by 50.4% after the election, while Democrat-won states saw volumes decrease by an average of 11.2%. Only two blue states — Illinois and Minnesota — saw shipping volumes increase after the election, while all others saw rates fall.

Persons: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Harris, Amanda Davila, I'm, Davila, Trump, Armando Duarte, Duarte, Jobs, Meir Statman, University's Organizations: CNBC, Trump, Santa, University's Leavey School of Business, Shipping, GOP, Democrat Locations: Texas , Michigan , New Jersey , New York , Connecticut, North Carolina, Virginia, New York City, Fort Lee , New Jersey, — Illinois, Minnesota

☆ WSA, A Manhattan Office Tower Becomes an Unlikely ‘It’ Building
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Jessica Iredale | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Deep in the canyons of New York’s financial district, there is an office tower that matches the cultural moment, for better and for worse. Known as the WSA building (short for Water Street Associates), the 31-story structure, at 175 Water Street, has become a nexus for the kind of people who might not otherwise set foot in this neighborhood of bankers and brokers. Built in 1983, the tower was the longtime global headquarters of the insurance giant A.I.G. sold the building for about $270 million in 2019, it sat all but empty during much of the pandemic, when scores of companies, including A.I.G., left the financial district. In late 2022, an LLC under the name 99c bought the building for $252 million and announced a bold plan to “reinvent” the property.

Organizations: WSA, Water Street Associates Locations: New York City

President Joe Biden on Thursday criticized President-elect Donald Trump's announcement that he will implement 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, saying the comments were "counterproductive." "I hope he rethinks it, and I think it's a counterproductive thing to do," Biden said, responding to a reporter's question about his reaction. Trump said Monday on Truth Social that one of his first executive orders would be to hit Mexico and Canada with a blanket 25% tariff. Mexico and Canada are the second and third top suppliers of goods to the U.S., according to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. "In our conversation with President Trump, I explained to him the comprehensive strategy that Mexico has followed to address the migration phenomenon, respecting human rights,” she said in Spanish on X.

Persons: Joe Biden, Donald Trump's, Biden, Trump, Claudia Sheinbaum, ”, Justin Trudeau Organizations: U.S . Trade Representative Locations: Canada, Mexico, Nantucket , Massachusetts, U.S, China, United States

☆ This greenhouse keeps crops cool. It could prove valuable as our planet bakes
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-28 | by ( Tom Page | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —In a world where the climate is increasingly hot and volatile, farmers are having trouble keeping their crops cool. A startup founded in the desert of Saudi Arabia thinks it might have a solution. Heat peaks can desiccate crops, killing them outright if unmitigated, or stressing crops, leaving them more vulnerable to pests and disease. A prototype farm in Bada, Saudi Arabia, uses SecondSky in polyethylene greenhouse covers manufactured by SABIC. Desertification is a pressing issue and will be the focus of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification’s COP16 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in December, as leaders seek to curtail an accelerating problem.

Persons: Derya Baran, John Keppler, ”, Mark Tester, Ryan Lefers, Iyris, Keppler, Armando Alvarez, Vincent Martin, SecondSky, Martin Organizations: CNN, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, United Arab, Innovation, UN Food and Agriculture Organization, National Food Production Initiative, Sea, SABIC, Sea Global, UN Convention, United Nations Locations: Saudi Arabia, Iyris, KAUST, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Latin America, Mexico, Europe, South Africa, Morocco, Spain, Bada, Bada , Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

☆ Who gets weight loss drugs covered by insurance? In North Carolina, being on Medicaid helps
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-28 | by ( Melba Newsome | Kff Health News | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

“This exceeds the amount the State Health Plan spends on cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and chemotherapy medications,” the State Health Plan said in a March statement. The health plan’s board of trustees eliminated coverage of this class of medications for weight loss starting in April. “They know diets don’t work long-term for weight loss, yet they are denying coverage for a medication that has been effective,” Blanchard said. But patients typically need to stay on the medications to maintain their weight loss, meaning they face long-term costs. Besides making the medication more affordable, he said, it should encourage the use of weight loss drugs and treatment of obesity as a chronic disease instead of stigmatizing it as a moral failing.

Persons: Anita Blanchard, Charlotte, —, Blanchard, ”, “, Biden, ” Blanchard, Donald Trump, Ozempic, Nishant Shah, Kody Kinsley, doesn’t, ” Kinsley, Kinsley, “ We’re, Duke’s Shah, ” Shah, Melissa Jones, ‘, ’ ” Jones, Blanchard can’t Organizations: University of North, North Carolina, Health, State Health, West Virginia, Medicare, Services, Duke University, North Carolina Department of Health, Human Services, University of Chicago Locations: University of North Carolina, North Carolina, North, West, Connecticut, Carolina, U.S

“Conclave” could hit the sweet spot for Oscar voters, with its blend of taut airport paperback thrills and contemporary social relevance. The first “Dune” scored 10 nominations at the 94th Academy Awards in 2022 and won six awards that night — the most of any movie in contention — including best sound, best production design, best cinematography, best film editing and best visual effects. Villeneuve is also a favorite with Oscar voters thanks to previous nominated titles like “Sicario,” “Arrival” and “Blade Runner 2049.”How to watch: Stream on Max. ‘Gladiator II’Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator” conquered the Academy Awards more than 23 years ago, winning five trophies, including best picture and best actor, for Russell Crowe. ‘Wicked’The most inescapable blockbuster of the holiday season could cast a spell on Oscar voters.

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☆ RFK Jr. attacked the CDC’s ‘fascism’ and likened vaccinating children to abuse by the Catholic Church
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-28 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Brandy-Zadrozny-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Brandy Zadrozny | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +13 min

It’s misinformation about autism and mass injury that doctors and public health officials have disproven over and over again. Less attention has focused on the CDC, a public health agency Kennedy has long vilified in speeches and writings. In his 2017 speech, Kennedy criticized ACIP as a group of self-interested actors who base decisions on financial gain instead of public health. “The people who are on ACIP are not public health advocates,” he said. “We would know the answer to that question if we were given access to the vaccine safety database, but they’ve hidden it,” Kennedy said.

Persons: Robert F, Kennedy Jr, ” Kennedy, ’ ” Kennedy, Kennedy, Donald Trump’s, Donald Trump, Matthew Hatcher, Christ, Del Bigtree, Bobby didn’t, ” Bigtree, “, ”, Paul Offit, Dr, Offit, ” Offit, ’, we’re, ACIP, William Thompson, Howard Lutnick, ” Lutnick, Dave Weldon, Tom Williams, Trump, Weldon Organizations: Centers for Disease Control, Catholic Church, CDC, Department of Health, Human Services, Democrat, Getty, Trump, Institutes of Health, HHS, Children’s Health Defense, Vaccine Education, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Drug Administration, RFK, FDA, AAP, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Medical Association, CNN, Capitol, Inc Locations: ”, Arizona, AutismOne, Black

CNN —Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum denied proposing to US President-elect Donald Trump that Mexico will close its border with the United States as he claimed in a post on Truth Social. She has agreed to stop Migration through Mexico, and into the United States, effectively closing our Southern Border. We also talked about what can be done to stop the massive drug inflow into the United States, and also, U.S. consumption of these drugs. It was a very productive conversation!” Trump posted on Truth Social. In his comments Wednesday, Trump did not say whether he would stand by the pledge or anything Sheinbaum had said addressed his concerns.

Persons: Claudia Sheinbaum, Donald Trump, ” Sheinbaum, ” Sheinbaum’s, Trump, “, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, ” Trump, Sheinbaum, Biden, Joe Biden, “ rethinks, ” Biden, Justin Trudeau, Trudeau, Liu Pengyu, ” Liu, CNN’s Sol Amaya, David Goldman, Betsy Klein, Paula Newton Organizations: CNN, Trump, Mexico, Canadian, Embassy, United States Locations: Mexico, United States, Canada, China, America, Canadian, United

☆ Biden cautions Trump over imposing tariffs on Mexico and Canada: 'I hope he rethinks it'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-28 | by ( Brent D. Griffiths | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementPresident Joe Biden said that he hopes Donald Trump "rethinks" imposing tariffs on Mexico and Canada. President Joe Biden on Thursday expressed hope that President-elect Donald Trump would back down on his plan to impose tariffs on two of the US' closest allies. "I hope he rethinks it, I think it is a counterproductive thing to do," Biden told reporters on Thanksgiving. He said the tariffs would be among his first actions upon taking office, reopening the door to a national security law that lets the president impose tariffs with few limitations. Trump spoke with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum not long after he made the new tariff threat.

Persons: Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Trump, Biden, Kamala Harris teed, Claudia Sheinbaum, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, Sheinbaum Organizations: North American Free Trade, Trump, Associated Press Locations: Mexico, Canada, United States

☆ Trump tariffs would increase the price of cars made by US automakers by over $2K: Wells Fargo
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-28 | by ( Thibault Spirlet | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementDonald Trump said he'd put in place 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports upon taking office. This would push up prices for US-assembled cars by an average of $2,100, according to Wells Fargo. President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on Mexico and Canada would drive up the price of cars assembled in the US by an average of $2,100, according to estimates made by analysts at Wells Fargo. "Autos are stuck in the middle of Trump's geopolitics," the analysts said in a note on Wednesday, per Fortune. AdvertisementHowever, he said doing so may be more difficult than Trump expects due to massive US investments in Mexico.

Persons: Donald Trump, he'd, Donald Trump's, Trump, Wells Fargo, Wells, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, Sheinbaum, Colin Lewis, Marcelo Ebrard Organizations: —, Motors, Ford Motor Company, Ford, London School of Economics, Trump, Ebrard, ~$ $ Locations: Wells Fargo, Mexico, Canada

☆ At least 15 killed and more than 100 missing after landslides bury homes in Uganda
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-28 | by ( Story Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

AP —At least 15 people have died and 113 others are still missing after landslides buried homes in six villages in eastern Uganda, police said. The Uganda Red Cross Society said Thursday that 13 bodies had been recovered after landslides buried 40 homes and the rescue effort was continuing. The landslides happened after heavy rains on Wednesday night in the mountainous district of Bulambuli, where landslides are common. More than a hundred people were missing on Thursday, after the landslides buried homes across six villages. Two rescue boats capsized on Wednesday during a rescue mission on River Nile where Pakwach bridge was submerged.

Persons: Jean Watala Organizations: Buluganya Health, Uganda Red Cross Society, Local, Associated Press, Daily Monitor Locations: Uganda, Bulambuli, Kampala

☆ Trump’s wealthy Cabinet picks will have to divest. But the rules make that a potentially lucrative prospect
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-28 | by ( Allison Morrow | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Federal ethics laws require those senior government jobs in the Cabinet and beyond to divest their individual stock holdings, lest anyone be tempted to abuse their position of power to juice their personal investments. “The rule of thumb is, recuse or divest,” said Jordan Libowitz, vice president for communications at Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, or CREW. “The more complex your assets are, the harder it can be to divest from them. Although the president isn’t subject to conflict of interest laws, most presidents have adhered to them anyway to avoid any appearance of impropriety. Given Trump’s own disregard for ethics rules, it’s not clear how, or even whether, his Justice Department would enforce the criminal conflict of interest laws that his Cabinet picks are subject to.

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☆ Disney's biggest wins this year — from a triumphant proxy war to getting back on track at the box office
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-28 | by ( Lucia Moses | Geoff Weiss | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

AdvertisementDisney brought the magic in 2024, but it isn't out of the woods just yet. Streaming turned a profit for the first time, and it righted the ship at the box office. While CEO Bob Iger won a proxy battle, Trump's second term now looms. It wasn't long ago that CEO Bob Iger was battling an expensive proxy fight, creative challenges, and streaming business losses. Meanwhile, here's a look back at Disney's biggest wins of the past year:

Persons: Bob Iger, Trump's, Disney, Iger, Nelson Peltz, Donald Trump, — Organizations: Disney, Wall, ESPN, Iger, Trump, Disney's

☆ US urges Ukraine to draft 18-year-olds to solve manpower shortages on the battlefield
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-28 | by ( Hannah Abraham | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementUS wants Ukraine to lower the conscription age to 18 amid a manpower shortage. The White House said aid to Ukraine will not be tied to the conscription age. The current minimum conscription age is 25, but an anonymous US administration official told reporters on Wednesday that reducing it would help Ukraine keep up with Russia's military. The White House clarified that US aid to Ukraine will not be dependent on whether the conscription age is lowered. In the months he has left, Biden has been scrambling to push measures to aid the war effort in Ukraine.

Persons: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Dmytro Lytvyn, Zelenskyy, Pokrovsk, Michael Kofman, John Kirby, we're, Kirby, Biden, Antony Blinken Organizations: US, Russia, Financial Times, CNN, Manpower, Ukraine, Security, AFP Locations: Ukraine

☆ Trump faces a far more emboldened Kim Jong Un this time around
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-28 | by ( Tom Porter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementTrump has boasted about his chemistry with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un. Donald Trump has long reminisced about the unlikely bromance he formed with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un while president. His comments suggest that Trump will find Kim a much tougher and more emboldened character to deal with this time around. North Korea's Kim Jong Un and Russia's Vladimir Putin at a military parade in Pyongyang in June. "Kim likely sees in Trump a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to remake his country's relationship with the US, and thereby the wider world," said Chan.

Persons: Kim Jong Un, Kim, Donald Trump, Kim Jong, Kim hasn't, Trump, Jeremy Chan, Bruce Bennet, Kim overplayed, Bennet, Kim Jae, Vladimir Putin, Putin, Chan, Daniel Salisbury, Russia's Vladimir Putin, GAVRIIL GRIGOROV, —, Ellen Kim Organizations: Trump, North, North Korean, Eurasia Group, Getty, Reuters, RAND Corporation, UN Security Council, South, Centre for Science & Security, King's College, Center for Strategic, International Studies Locations: North Korean, Korean, Pyongyang, North Korea, Russia, Ukraine, China, Asia, Hanoi, Anadolu, South Korea, King's College London, Trump, Korea

☆ Xi Jinping can't seem to find the right man to be the face of China's military
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-28 | by ( Matthew Loh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementChina's defense minister, Dong Jun, is being probed for corruption, the FT reported on Wednesday. Xi Jinping and his leaders likely took at least two months to select, vet, and announce Dong in 2023. Less than a year into his post, China's defense minister is now being placed under investigation for graft, according to a new report by The Financial Times. AdvertisementWhen asked about reports of an investigation into Dong, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning curtly dismissed them as rumors. AdvertisementChina's defense minister doesn't typically have operational command of combat forces but is instead a diplomatic and public-facing figure representing the military.

Persons: Dong Jun, Xi Jinping, Dong, Adm, Li Shangfu, Li, Wei Fenghe, Wei, Lloyd Austin, Mao Ning curtly, Xi, Dong's, doesn't Organizations: The Financial Times, People's Liberation Army, PLA Rocket Force, Chinese Communist Party, US, Foreign Ministry, Chinese Foreign Ministry, Business, Dong, Reuters, Central Military Commission, PLA Locations: Laos, Dong, China

☆ Will TikTok be banned? Here are the latest details on the app's legal fight to stay in the US and Trump's options
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-28 | by ( Dan Whateley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The US government is on track to force the app out on January 19, the day before Donald Trump takes office. There's a possibility that President Joe Biden could extend that deadline by 90 days, but he hasn't said he will. AdvertisementBut will a TikTok ban actually happen? While there is bipartisan support in Congress for a TikTok ban, support for a ban is fading among the American public. Some members of Congress have raised concerns that TikTok could be used as a CCP propaganda tool.

Persons: Donald Trump, Joe Biden, hasn't, Read, Amanda Perelli, TikTok, Matthew Schettenhelm, Trump, I'm, G.S, Hans, Nathan Posner, Getty Images Trump, ByteDance, John Moolenaar, Shou Chew, Chip Somodevilla Organizations: Business, Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit, DC, Bloomberg Intelligence, DC Circuit, Pew Research, Trump, Department, Congress, Cornell Law School, Washington DC, Anadolu Agency, Getty Images, Rep, Chinese Communist Party, CCP, Foreign Locations: TikTok, Los Angeles, Washington, United States, China, US

☆ Four Democratic lawmakers targeted with threats while home for Thanksgiving
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-28 | by ( Zachary Cohen | Holmes Lybrand | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —At least four Democratic representatives from Connecticut said Thursday they were targeted with bomb threats while home celebrating Thanksgiving with their families. Reps. Joe Courtney, Jim Himes, John Larson and Jahana Hayes each issued statements revealing they were targeted with bomb threats, prompting law enforcement to respond. In each case, law enforcement ultimately found no evidence of a bomb and all four lawmakers have reported their families are safe. In a statement to CNN, US Capitol Police said they are investigating the latest round of threats against Democratic lawmakers. Andrew McCabe, a former FBI deputy director and CNN contributor, said he was not surprised by yesterday’s threats.

Persons: Sen, Chris Murphy’s, Joe Courtney, Jim Himes, John Larson, Jahana Hayes, Donald Trump’s, ” USCP, Himes, Courtney, Hayes, ”, Andrew McCabe, It’s, ” McCabe, “, Jack Smith, Tanya Chutkan Organizations: CNN, Democratic, Hartford, US Capitol Police, House Intelligence, Connecticut Congressional, FBI, Trump Locations: Connecticut

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