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Seven people were hospitalized after opening a suspicious package containing an unknown white powder at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. The incident prompted evacuations and an investigation, but initial tests showed no immediate threat, and all individuals have been released from the hospital. The nature of the powder and potential illnesses remain unclear.
Multiple people at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland fell ill after opening a suspicious package containing an unknown white powder; initial tests showed no immediate hazard, but investigations and assessments of potential political propaganda are ongoing.
The judge overseeing Donald Trump's civil fraud trial received an envelope with white powder, prompting an emergency response from police and fire officials; the substance is not believed to be harmful, and the judge was never in danger. This incident follows multiple threats received by the judge before, during, and after the trial, including a bomb threat at his home. The Manhattan District Attorney is seeking a similar gag order for Trump's upcoming criminal trial.
A letter containing unidentified white powder and a death threat was sent to the Florida home of Donald Trump Jr, prompting emergency responders to investigate. Tests on the substance were inconclusive, but officials do not believe it was deadly. This is the second time such an incident has occurred, with a similar situation happening in 2018. The Palm Beach sheriff’s office is leading the investigation, collaborating with the US Secret Service, but no further details have been provided.
Donald Trump Jr. received an envelope containing a death threat and white powder at his Florida home, prompting a response from Palm Beach County Fire Rescue. Test results for the white substance were inconclusive, but officials did not believe it to be deadly. This incident comes amid a series of threats against political candidates and public officials, with steps being taken in recent years to enhance protection for public officials and their families.
The FBI is investigating the origin of over 100 suspicious letters containing harmless white powder that have been sent to public officials in at least seven states. The letters, some with muddled messages and return addresses of deceased transgender individuals, have raised concerns and prompted a thorough investigation by law enforcement officials.
Approximately 100 letters containing a white powder have been sent to public officials across Kansas, triggering an investigation involving state and federal agencies. Preliminary tests show the substance is not a common biological agent of concern. No injuries have been reported. The FBI is assisting with the investigation, which comes amid political battles between the state's Republican-led House and Senate and Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly. Some officials speculate the letters may be related to recent vetoes by the governor.
The NYPD responded to a threatening letter containing white powder sent to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office. The powder was later determined to be nonhazardous. This is the second time Bragg has received such a letter since former President Donald Trump started writing on social media about his impending indictment. Bragg has been receiving additional security protection due to the threats he has been receiving.
Manhattan district attorney Alvin Bragg, who is prosecuting former President Donald Trump, received a threatening letter containing white powder for the second time in recent weeks. The envelope included a letter insulting Bragg's weight, a photo of Bragg and Trump, and nonhazardous powder. The incident is being investigated by the New York police. Bragg has reportedly received several hundred threats, with a couple of dozen considered to directly threaten serious harm. Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of falsifying business records related to his role in hush money payments made near the end of the 2016 presidential campaign.
A parcel containing white powder was found in the mail room of the building that houses the office of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, where a grand jury has been meeting to consider evidence in a case involving former President Donald Trump. The parcel was later determined to be "non-hazardous." Law enforcement responded to the scene, and the investigation is ongoing. Trump likely won't know if he'll be handed an indictment before the weekend.
The FBI and NYPD are investigating a letter containing a death threat and white powder that was mailed to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, whose office is investigating former President Donald Trump. The letter was addressed to Bragg and said, "“ALVIN: I AM GOING TO KILL YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!” the sources said. It contained a small amount of white powder. The letter comes in the wake of Trump announcing — falsely — that he would be arrested in the probe this past Tuesday and that people should "protest."