A wave of suspicious mailings containing white powder has reached over three dozen congressional offices ahead of the midterm elections, raising concerns about potential threats. California Representative Nancy Pelosi’s office was among the latest to receive an envelope described as "suspicious," though initial tests on one package suggested no immediate danger. The incidents span lawmakers across the political spectrum, marking a growing trend of targeted correspondence in the lead-up to November’s vote. Authorities have yet to confirm whether the substances pose any risk, leaving officials and staff on edge as investigations continue.
Former speaker is latest target of mailings sent to various Congress members in the lead-up to the midterm electionsCalifornia representative Nancy Pelosi’s office received “a suspicious letter” on Wednesday in what appears to be the latest incident of ill-intentioned mailings targeted at US Congress members before the midterm elections.The offices of more than three dozen members of Congress across the political spectrum have received envelopes containing white powder in recent days. One lawmaker’s office said preliminary tests indicated the powder was not hazardous. Continue reading...
