Suspicious letters sent to lawmakers' offices nationwide, investigation widens
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Summary
Election offices and congressional offices across the US received letters containing unknown substances this week, prompting a federal investigation that has expanded to include Republican targets. Senators Amy Klobuchar, Mike Rounds, Pete Ricketts, Tina Smith and Ted Cruz, plus more than 15 House members, reported their district or state offices received the mailings. The first incident was reported Thursday.
Left-leaning
- Federal investigation of letters with suspicious substances widensNBC News · Oct 16, 5:07 PM
- Congressional Staff Open Letters Containing Suspicious SubstancesNew York Times · Oct 16, 10:00 PM
Center
- More lawmakers report suspicious packages at officesThe Hill · Oct 16, 8:06 PM