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More states confirm letters; a source talks, knows nothing
Oklahoma, Ohio and Louisiana are among the states confirming they were targeted by the mailings, which federal officials are still investigating; so far, the substances remain unidentified publicly.
Watch it as it aired: Vera Bullock on this story, from BBN Tonight at 7:36 PM ET. Cartoon anchors, real headline: the facts are BBC's, the jokes are ours.
At a glance
- First reported by BBC: “Letters with 'suspicious substances' sent to US senators and election offices”.
- Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 7:36 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Vera Bullock.
- Topics: US.
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Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorMore states have now confirmed they were targeted by those letters to senators and election offices, including Oklahoma, Ohio and Louisiana.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorJoining me now is an anonymous source phoning in from a parking garage with information on the matter.
Cornelius VandermeerThank you for having me. I'm going to whisper, because the concrete carries sound, and I cannot say how I know this.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo what can you tell us tonight about the substances in these letters?
Cornelius VandermeerI can say that officials describe them as suspicious. I cannot say how I know that. It was just said very clearly, on television.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorOn this network, an hour ago, by us.
Cornelius VandermeerThen you understand my caution. Another thing I cannot say how I know is that Ohio is involved. A banner told me.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorBut you didn't answer my question. What do you actually know that we haven't reported?
Cornelius VandermeerI know that the people who investigate these things are federal, and that they are investigating. I'm risking a great deal saying so.
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