Dangerous Powder-Laced Letters Pose Threat to Public Officials in Multiple States

Mysterious letters containing harmless white powder and threatening notes sent to Republican lawmakers and officials in Kansas, Tennessee, and Montana have caused significant resource drain and hindered law enforcement's ability to respond to other threats. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation, which led the investigation, was stretched thin and unable to intercept a substantial shipment of fentanyl due to the focus on the letters. The FBI has taken over the case and is working to determine the motive behind the letters. Despite the powder being harmless, the top cop warns that the mailings could still result in someone being killed.