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Dozens of US Congress Offices Targeted with Suspicious White Powder Envelopes

Federal agents investigate a wave of suspicious mailings containing white powder to lawmakers weeks before the midterm elections.

3 publishers · 3 articles · first seen 19 Oct 2026 · updated 12h ago

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First reported by The Hill News, 1h 49m ahead of the next publisher · who breaks stories first

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3 publishers have covered this in 3 articles since 19 Oct 2026. The Hill News published first, on 19 October at 17:19 UTC; The Guardian followed 1h 49m later. The most recent article, from Roll Call, appeared on 19 October at 20:10 UTC.

Outlets reporting it: The Hill News (major outlet), The Guardian (major outlet), Roll Call.

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  1. Over three dozen Congress members’ offices targeted with white powder envelopes The Guardian ·
  2. Virginia Democrat becomes latest lawmaker to receive suspicious white powder The Hill News ·
  3. Security official warns of more suspicious letters to lawmakers Roll Call

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  • Suhas Subramanyam
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  • Loudoun County
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