FBI investigation into suspicious mail targeting U.S. politicians
Picking up: 6 developments in the last 24 hours, 6 in the last 7 days
Updated 7 hours ago
The latest in this situation
- Padilla and DeSaulnier were targeted by suspicious mail, joining others in the ongoing investigation.
- Law enforcement is investigating threats involving suspicious substances sent to congressional politicians.
- Multiple politicians, including Chuck Schumer, James Lankford, and Alex Padilla, were targeted by suspicious mail.
- Panetta joins Padilla in receiving suspicious mail as FBI investigation continues nationwide.
- The Postal Service intercepted a suspicious package before it could reach Senator Alex Padilla.
How it started
Both senators reported mail interceptions as the FBI investigates suspicious mailings nationwide.
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What happened
Both senators reported mail interceptions as the FBI investigates suspicious mailings nationwide.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Multiple politicians, including Chuck Schumer, James Lankford, and Alex Padilla, were targeted by suspicious mail.Sub-event
- The Postal Service intercepted a suspicious package before it could reach Senator Alex Padilla.Sub-event
Senators Gillibrand and Padilla reported mail interceptions amid nationwide FBI investigation.1 source
Panetta joins Padilla in receiving suspicious mail as FBI investigation continues nationwide.1 source
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The entities involved
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Kirsten Gillibrand
American politician
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Alex Padilla
United States Senator from California since 2021
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FBI
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