Threats against federal officials surged in 2024, Capitol police report shows
The agency's threat division investigated 9,474 "concerning statements or direct threats" against members of Congress in 2024, a sharp increase from 2023.
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Threats against federal officials surged in 2024, Capitol police report shows
A new Congress is set to be sworn into office next week, ending a tumultuous campaign year. For those who hoped the end of the election would break the fever of politically violent threats and ...