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FBI Leads Nationwide Probe After Suspicious Mailings to Offices

By Drooid · Oct 17, 2026, 3:22 PM UTC · How we work

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Rep. Jimmy Panetta reported opening a white-powder envelope and calling 911.
Rep. Zoe Lofgren’s office received a suspicious letter.
Senator Alex Padilla said the U.S. Postal Service intercepted a package before it reached his office.
FBI and U.S. Postal Inspection Service are leading a nationwide investigation of the mailings.
Dozens of letters have been sent to congressional and election offices, including members such as Seth Moulton and Maxwell Frost.

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Story summary

Rep. Jimmy Panetta reported opening a white-powder envelope and calling 911.
Rep. Zoe Lofgren’s office received a suspicious letter.
Senator Alex Padilla said the U.S. Postal Service intercepted a package before it reached his office.
FBI and U.S. Postal Inspection Service are leading a nationwide investigation of the mailings.
Dozens of letters have been sent to congressional and election offices, including members such as Seth Moulton and Maxwell Frost.