Federal lawmakers have joined a growing list of officials nationwide reporting suspicious packages at their offices in the lead-up to the midterm elections. A letter delivered to a New York district office is currently under investigation, with authorities examining its contents for potential threats. The incident follows similar reports from other officials across the country, raising concerns about security ahead of a critical voting period. Authorities have not yet confirmed whether the package posed any immediate danger.


Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) are the latest among several officials across the country who have reported receiving suspicious packages at their offices ahead of the midterm elections. Ocasio-Cortez released a statement Tuesday evening saying a suspicious letter was delivered to her district office in Hunts Point, N.Y. The letter is being...