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Part of situation: Federal probe into suspicious mailings to election offices (5 clusters)

United States investigates nationwide suspicious mailings to officials

suspicious mailings FBI investigation white powder U.S. Congress election officials

Federal authorities, including the FBI, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and the U.S. Capitol Police, are investigating a wave of suspicious mailings sent to congressional offices and election officials across the United States. As of Friday, at least 36 members of Congress from both Democratic and Republican parties reported receiving suspicious letters, some containing unidentified white or brown powdery substances.

Incidents have prompted office evacuations and temporary closures in several locations, including offices in California, Minnesota, South Dakota, and New York. Notable recipients include Senators Chuck Schumer, Ted Cruz, Amy Klobuchar, and Susan Collins, as well as several House members. In Minnesota, the Secretary of State’s office reported receiving a mailing containing both a threatening letter and an unidentified white powder.

While some envelopes bore a postmark or return address linked to the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), the group stated they have not occupied that specific location since 2013. There have been no reported injuries, and in at least five instances, the substances were determined to be non-hazardous. Investigators are working to identify the sender and intercept further mailings as the investigation continues.

Entities

Amy Klobuchar · Chuck Schumer · Democratic Socialists of America · Federal Bureau of Investigation · Steve Simon · U.S. Capitol Police · U.S. Postal Inspection Service · United States · United States Capitol Police · United States Postal Inspection Service

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [● 2 SOURCES] Both Democratic and Republican members of Congress have reported receiving suspicious mail. krdo.com · www.theblaze.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Minnesota Secretary of State's office received a mailing containing a threatening letter and an unidentified white powder. kroc.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Election offices in at least ten states have received suspicious letters containing a white powdery substance. krdo.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] In at least five instances, the substances in the letters were found to be non-hazardous. krdo.com
  • [● 7 SOURCES] The FBI, US Postal Inspection Service, and US Capitol Police are investigating a series of suspicious mailings nationwide. todoespolitica.com.ar · internewscast.com · kioncentralcoast.com · krdo.com · kroc.com · +2 more
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Some envelopes bore a postmark or return address linked to the Democratic Socialists of America, though the group stated they have not occupied that location since 2013. internewscast.com · www.theblaze.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] At least 36 members of Congress have reported receiving suspicious letters as of Friday. krdo.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] There have been no reported injuries in any of the incidents involving the suspicious mailings. krdo.com

Sources

El mapa muestra dónde se enviaron paquetes sospechosos a legisladores y funcionarios en todo Estados Unidos. Todo es Política [todoespolitica.com.ar]
California Congressman’s Office Receives Suspicious White Powder [internewscast.com]
Sumnjive pošiljke stigle u kancelarije najmanje 36 američkih kongresmena [lat.sputnikportal.rs]
El FBI investiga cartas con polvo sospechoso enviadas a una decena de senadores, entre ellos Cruz y Schumer [www.moncloa.com]
El FBI amplía la investigación por cartas con polvo sospechoso dirigidas a senadores republicanos [www.20minutos.es]
PANIKA U SAD: Sumnjive pošiljke stigle na adrese 36 kongresmena, bijeli prah pronađen u više kancelarija [6yka.com]
FBI investigates suspicious mail sent to California congressional offices [kioncentralcoast.com]
Suspicious substances mailed to dozens of election and congressional offices nationwide [krdo.com]
Threatening Letter, White Powder Sent to MN Secretary of State [kroc.com]
MISTERIOZNE POŠILJKE IZAZVALE UZBUNU ŠIROM AMERIKE! Evakuisane kancelarije, FBI pokrenuo veliku istragu: Kongresmeni dobili nešto što je diglo službe na noge [www.kurir.rs]
Dem Congresswoman Erupts at DSA Over Chilling White Powder Letters [WATCH] [www.lifezette.com]
Suspicious envelope received at Rep. DeSaulnier's Walnut Creek office [localnewsmatters.org]
Authorities investigate letters with ‘suspicious substances’ sent to congressional, election offices - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale [wsvn.com]
Election Official Gives Update on Toxicity of ‘Suspicious Substance’ Sent To State Capitol [www.mediaite.com]
Suspicious substance found in envelopes sent to offices of Reps. Tom Suozzi and Laura Gillen [www.newsday.com]
Multiple Bay Area Congress Members Report Receipt of 'Suspicious' Mail [sfist.com]
Top Democrats were sent letter with 'suspicious substance' — at least a dozen others targeted, feds say | Blaze Media [www.theblaze.com]
At least 9 California federal lawmakers targeted in nationwide mail threat [www.latimes.com]
California congressman mailed envelope with ‘suspicious powder’ as FBI probes letters with DSA-linked address [nypost.com]