Event Brief
UPDATED Oct 16, 2026 at 2:07 AM ET
Oct 15, 2026 at 12:04 PM ET
FBI, Postal Service investigate suspicious mailings
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The FBI and the U.S. Postal Service's law enforcement arm said Thursday they were investigating suspicious mailings, including letters sent to state election officials and legislators' offices ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. NBC News reported that more than a dozen election offices in states across the country received letters with suspicious materials.
WHO: The FBI and the U.S. Postal Service's law enforcement arm
WHAT: The FBI and the U.S. Postal Service's law enforcement arm said they were investigating suspicious mailings sent to election officials and legislators' offices.
WHEN: Oct 15, 2026
WHERE: Washington, USA
WHY: The mailings were sent to state election officials and legislators' offices ahead of the November 3 midterm elections; no further reason was stated.
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