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Over three dozen Congress members’ offices targeted with white powder envelopes

Over three dozen Congress members’ offices targeted with white powder envelopes

Summary

More than three dozen US Congress members have received envelopes containing white powder just weeks before the November 3 midterm elections. Federal agencies including the FBI and Capitol Police are investigating, but no suspect has been identified so far.

Key Facts

  • At least 36 members of Congress had their offices targeted with white powder letters.
  • The powder in the most recent case tested non-hazardous.
  • Over 100 such letters are reported to be circulating in the US mail.
  • Election offices in at least 15 states also received suspicious mail.
  • Both Democratic and Republican senators and representatives were targeted.
  • The letters were processed through a mail center in north Texas and have a “Thinking of You” postmark or stamp.
  • Most envelopes were intercepted before delivery by the Postal Inspection Service.
  • There are no suspects named, and investigations are ongoing.
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