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World · 7 hours ago

Suspicious Powder Letters Sent to US Senators and Election Offices

Suspicious Powder Letters Sent to US Senators and Election Offices

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The FBI and US Postal Inspection Service say they are investigating letters containing suspicious substances sent to congressional offices and state election bodies weeks before the midterm elections. At least five Democratic senators, including Chuck Schumer and Alex Padilla, were targeted, though most letters were intercepted before delivery. Election offices in Delaware, Oklahoma and Louisiana received white powder, but Louisiana's was found to be harmless.

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