Public Safety
Suspicious White-Powder Letters Sent to Congressional Offices Nationwide; More Expected
House Sergeant at Arms William McFarland warned Monday that additional suspicious letters containing white powder are likely to reach congressional offices in the coming days, though none received so far have been determined hazardous. At least a few dozen House Democrats and several senators from both parties reported receiving such mailings since Friday, including offices in Leesburg, Va., Omaha, Neb., and Santa Cruz, Calif., where staff opened one envelope before calling 911. The FBI and U.S. Postal Inspection Service are investigating the series of mailings, which some lawmakers linked to political intimidation. Photos shared by legislators show a return address once tied to the Democratic Socialists of America, but DSA denied involvement.