US Capitol Police Probed Over 8,000 Threats Against Lawmakers Last Year, a Sharp Rise
• US Capitol Police investigated over 8,000 threats against lawmakers in 2023, up 500 from 2022 • Threats targeted both Democratic and Republican members of Congress • Threats sent through mail, email, phone calls, social media • Election years typically see a surge in threats against lawmakers • US Attorney General cites "alarming rise" in threats against elected officials and judiciary