FBI and Postal Inspection Service investigate suspicious mailings sent to US election officials

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How the sides differ Left sources emphasize the letters with an unknown powdery substance and evacuations; alternative sources also mention lawmakers and the Postal Service's readiness to handle midterm ballots.

The FBI and the US Postal Service are investigating suspicious mailings sent to election officials, with the midterm elections set for November 3. The Guardian reports that letters containing an unknown substance went to state officials and election offices nationwide. It says election officers in Louisiana and Oklahoma received envelopes with a powdery substance, prompting evacuations. Reuters says the mailings also went to lawmakers, and notes the Postal Service head said Thursday the agency is ready to handle millions of ballots.

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Left GUThe Guardian USFBI investigates letters with ‘unknown substance’ sent to US election officials

Focuses on the alarming nature of the letters, citing the powdery substance, evacuations in Louisiana and Oklahoma, and the timing just weeks before the midterms.

Alternative RReutersFBI, US Postal Service investigate suspicious mailings to election officials, lawmakers

Reports the investigation as including lawmakers and pairs it with the Postal Service head's assurance that the agency can handle midterm ballots.

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