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FBI Investigates Suspicious Packages with White Powder Sent to Election Officials in 17 States

Sep 17, 2024, 09:36 PM

The FBI and the U.S. Postal Service are investigating suspicious packages sent to election officials in at least 17 states, including Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Tennessee, Wyoming, Oklahoma, Georgia, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Missouri, New York, Rhode Island, and Colorado. The packages, some containing white powder, were sent by an entity identifying as 'US Traitor Elimination Army.' No hazardous materials were found, but the incidents prompted evacuations and heightened security measures. This marks the second time in the past year that suspicious packages have been sent to election officials in multiple states.