FBI investigates suspicious letters sent to lawmakers and election offices across US
Federal authorities are investigating suspicious letters containing unknown or powdery substances sent to congressional offices and state election agencies across the United States, weeks before the Nov. 3 midterm elections.
The FBI and U.S. Postal Inspection Service said some mailings were intercepted before delivery. Letters were reported or intercepted in multiple states, including Delaware, Idaho, Louisiana, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Louisiana’s election office was evacuated after a package was opened, but authorities found no evidence of harmful substances. Wisconsin officials also said a powder sent to the state elections commission was deemed nonhazardous.
At least five Democratic senators were targeted, including Alex Padilla of California, Chris Murphy of Connecticut, Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck Schumer of New York, and Lisa Blunt Rochester of Delaware …