Event Brief
UPDATED Oct 16, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Oct 15, 2026 at 12:04 PM ET
Federal investigators probe suspicious letters
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Federal investigators said they are examining letters containing unknown substances mailed to state election officials and congressional offices. The investigation has expanded, and a person with direct knowledge told NBC News that some Republicans have been identified as targets.
WHO: Federal investigators
WHAT: Federal investigators said they are looking into suspicious letters containing unknown substances mailed to state election officials and congressional offices.
WHEN: Reported Oct 16, 2026 at 8:09 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The reason for the mailings has not been established.
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