Multiple House Democrats including the ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee said Thursday they were the targets of bomb threats. Why it matters: The development comes after a spate of bomb and "swatting" threats against President-elect Trump 's nominees earlier this week – none of which were found to be credible.

Multiple House Democrats from Connecticut including the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee were targets of Thanksgiving Day bomb threats Thursday.

At least five Democrats in Congress were targeted on Thanksgiving with bomb threats, but they announced they are safe with their families and in touch with the authorities. The lawmakers were Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT),