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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