Barbara Sprunt

The Capitol Police reports an uptick in 2025 of concerning statements, behaviors, and communications towards federal lawmakers, their families, and their staff.

They investigated nearly 15,000 threats last year.

up nearly 58 percent from 2024.

Last year, there was an increase in security funding for members of Congress in response to growing concerns about political violence.

Barbara Sprunt, NPR News, Washington.

Footage from the event shows a man approaching Omar and spraying an unknown substance in her direction.

He was swiftly tackled by security.

A statement from Omar's office said the congresswoman is okay.

After a brief pause and comments from her staff asking her to step aside to get checked out, Omar continued her remarks.

This comes on the heels of another attack on a lawmaker.

Democrat Maxwell Frost of Florida reported being punched by someone at the Sundance Festival.

Threats against congressional lawmakers have been rising.

Last year, there was an increase in security funding in the wake of growing concerns about political violence.

Barbara Sprint, NPR News, Washington.

Footage from the event shows a man approaching Omar and spraying an unknown substance in her direction.

He was swiftly tackled by security.

A statement from Omar's office said the congresswoman is okay.

After a brief pause and comments from her staff asking her to step aside to get checked out, Omar continued her remarks.

This comes on the heels of another attack on a lawmaker.

Democrat Maxwell Frost of Florida reported being punched by someone at the Sundance Festival.