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More lawmakers report suspicious packages at offices

Several lawmakers said Friday their offices across the country had received suspicious mailings following reports earlier this week of letters containing unknown substances at U.S. election offices. Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and over 15 House lawmakers said their…

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The Hill· Oct 17, 12:06 AMMore lawmakers report suspicious packages at offices

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Top Democrats were sent letter with 'suspicious substance' — at least a dozen others targeted, feds sayNumerous politicians reported receiving letters with a suspicious substance on Friday, including Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota. The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service are investigating numerous letters that were sent to state election officials and congressional offices, according to a spokesperson for the…

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Suspicious package sent to Jayapal’s Seattle office prompts evacuation - Fri, 16 Oct 2026 PSTU.S. Rep Pramila Jayapal’s Seattle office was evacuated Friday afternoon after receiving a suspicious package that was described as similar to others received by election officials and Congress members.

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