Surge in Threats to Officials Sparks Prosecutions
February 19, 2026·26 days ago·via CBS News
Threats against public officials explode, with federal prosecutions tripling over the past decade and 2025 hitting record highs at over 126 cases, including 564 against judges and many targeting Trump, Biden, Obama, Congress, and ICE agents. Officials face relentless social media harassment, swatting, doxxing, and vile voicemails, as Capitol Police probe nearly 15,000 concerning statements last year-up sharply from prior years. Read more about this...