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Investigation Of Suspicious Mailings To Officials

15 Oct to 16 Oct

9 outlets

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Raquel Coronell UribeNBC News
Josh ChristensonNew York Post
Alex MillerFox News
Joey CappellettiToronto Star
Lisa MascaroToronto Star
JOEY CAPPELLETTI Associated PressABC News (US)
LISA MASCARO Associated PressABC News (US)
Rebecca ShabadNBC News
Ariana BaioThe Guardian
Eric McDanielNPR
Breanne DeppischDaily Mail
The Straits TimesThe Straits Times
Stephen M. LeporeDaily Mail

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The FBI and the US Postal Inspection Service are investigating letters sent to state officials and election offices across the country containing an “unknown substance”.

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The notice said law enforcement officials were working to intercept additional mail, but it is possible some could reach their destination.

6 of 9 outletsfirst reported 15 Octwording from The Guardian

In a statement, the National Association of Secretaries of State and the National Association of State Election Directors said that "those who administer our elections should never fear for their safety while carrying out their essential duties."

4 of 9 outletsfirst reported 15 Octwording from NPR

“We are also working with our partners to identify the individual or individuals responsible for the letters.”

4 of 9 outletsfirst reported 15 Octwording from NBC News

The investigation was first disclosed in a message from the Senate Sergeant at Arms obtained Thursday.

3 of 9 outletsfirst reported 15 Octwording from Daily Mail

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15 Oct
The FBI and the US Postal Inspection Service are investigating letters sent to state officials and election offices across the country containing an “unknown substance”.
9 outlets · The Guardian
16 Oct
The Wisconsin Elections Commission said in a statement that it received a letter and the white powder enclosed in it was not hazardous, according to tests.
2 outlets · Daily Mail

Coverage 11 articles

16 Oct Feds investigating after letters with 'potentially hazardous' substance sent to political offices across country
Daily Mail
16 Oct FBI, US Postal Service investigate suspicious mailings to election officials, lawmakers
The Straits Times
15 Oct Widespread terror as FBI investigates 'suspicious substances' mailed to lawmakers and election offices
Daily Mail
15 Oct Suspicious mailings to election officials, congressional offices under investigation
NPR
15 Oct FBI investigates letters with ‘unknown substance’ sent to US election officials
The Guardian
15 Oct Federal authorities investigate suspicious mailings sent to congressional and secretary of state offices
NBC News
15 Oct Authorities investigate letters with 'suspicious substances' sent to congressional, election offices
ABC News (US)
15 Oct Authorities investigate letters with 'suspicious substances' sent to congressional, election offices
Toronto Star
15 Oct 'Suspicious' mail with DSA-linked return address triggers FBI, Capitol Hill investigation
Fox News
15 Oct FBI, Capitol Police probing suspicious letters mailed with DSA-linked return address
New York Post

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15 Oct Suspicious white powder sent to election offices in 3 states
NBC News

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