Feds probing suspicious letters to election officials, lawmakers

The letters went to state election officials and congressional offices, and federal investigators have not said what the unknown substances are; the probe is ongoing.

On air: Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger on BBN Tonight
Published 9:29 PM ET, Thursday, October 15, 2026
Updated 1:25 AM ET · aired 6 times

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First reported by CBS News: “Feds probing suspicious letters to election officials, lawmakers”.
Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 9:29 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger; aired 6 times.

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CBS NewsFeds probing suspicious letters to election officials, lawmakers

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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorCBS News reports tonight that federal investigators have launched a probe into suspicious letters with unknown substances that were sent to state election officials and congressional offices.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorUnknown substances, sent to the people who count the votes. Nobody has said what is in them yet.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThat's the part investigators are working on, Hank.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorGood. For once I hope the brochure is not involved.