U.S.BREAKING NEWS
Over three dozen Congress offices get white powder envelopes
Federal agents are investigating the mailings, and law enforcement sources told ABC News more than one hundred possible white powder letters are circulating in the mail system; tests so far found harmless substances.
Watch it as it aired: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on this story, from BBN Newsroom at 3:32 PM ET. Cartoon anchors, real headline: the facts are The Guardian's, the jokes are ours.

At a glance
- First reported by The Guardian: “Over three dozen Congress members’ offices targeted with white powder envelopes”.
- Covered on BBN on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 3:32 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
- Topics: Congress.
- BBN covered this story before: Sticker tycoon and Trump-loving rapper runs for Congress in New York (October 19).
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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThis just in: more than three dozen members of Congress have had their offices targeted with envelopes containing white powder, less than three weeks before the third of November midterms, The Guardian reports.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorFederal agents are trying to identify who is behind it.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHere's what it means for ordinary people, and this is analysis. The FBI, the Postal Inspection Service and Capitol Police are all investigating.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorIn the one Chicago case, the powder was baking powder, and a New York emergency unit declared the Bronx sample non-hazardous.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorStill, staff had to call 911 and clear offices.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorLaw enforcement sources told ABC News more than one hundred possible letters are in the mail system.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWe will bring you updates as the investigation moves.
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