Authorities investigate letters with 'suspicious substances' sent to congressional, election offices

A local news story from the U.S., reported by PBS NewsHour.

Local News · the U.S. · October 15, 2026

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Federal authorities are investigating letters that have been mailed to congressional and election offices nationwide and are urging recipients to treat the mailings as "potentially hazardous."

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