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October 19, 2026
FBI Investigates White Powder Envelopes Sent to Congress Members
- More than 100 letters containing white powder are believed to be in the mail system.
- Preliminary tests show the powder is not hazardous, but investigations are ongoing.
- Letters targeted both Democratic and Republican senators across the country.
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- Virginia Democrat becomes latest lawmaker to receive suspicious white powderOct 19, 2026 at 5:19 PM · The Hill
- Over three dozen Congress members’ offices targeted with white powder envelopesOct 19, 2026 at 7:08 PM · The Guardian