Rep. Adam Smith joins lawmakers who received letter with 'suspicious substance'
Summary
Rep. Adam Smith received a letter with a suspicious powdery substance at his office in Washington state. This is part of a wider investigation as more than 100 similar letters have been sent to lawmakers and government offices across the United States.Key Facts
- Rep. Adam Smith’s office in Kent, Washington, got a letter with a white powder on Monday.
- Staff members were evacuated safely from the office.
- Fire and hazmat teams responded quickly to the incident.
- Other lawmakers, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and several Democratic senators, have also received similar letters.
- Over 100 suspicious letters with white powder are reported to be circulating in the U.S. mail system.
- The FBI and U.S. Postal Inspection Service are investigating these mailings.
- Some letters were sent to Secretary of State offices and related election offices.
- Authorities have not yet confirmed if all the letters are connected or what the substances are.
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