White powder at center of FBI probe into letters targeting Democrats ahead of midterms

The Independent — World·October 16, 2026 at 11:35 AM+1

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The FBI and US Postal Service's law enforcement arm said on Thursday they were investigating suspicious mailings, including some sent to state election officials

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White powder at center of FBI probe into letters targeting Democrats ahead of midterms

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