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Ocasio-Cortez, Garcia latest Democrats to report receiving suspicious letter

Federal investigators say at least 100 suspicious letters are circulating nationwide, some containing white powder or fentanyl, as officials work to identify the sender.

  • On Monday, the FBI and U.S. Postal Inspection Service launched an investigation into suspicious mailings sent to congressional and state election offices nationwide, with authorities working to identify individuals responsible for the letters.
  • The investigation mirrors 2024 incidents involving suspicious mailings, with many letters containing unknown white powdery substances. While none have been confirmed as hazardous, the FBI warned recipients to treat such mail as potentially hazardous per established safety protocols.
  • At least five Colorado Democratic lawmakers, including U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper and Representative Joe Neguse, confirmed receiving suspicious envelopes on Monday. Lawmakers condemned the incidents as a "deeply disturbing effort to intimidate sitting Members of Congress."
  • Representative Brittany Pettersen stated her Lakewood office received one of 800+ suspicious envelopes sent to elected officials nationwide. Senator Alex Padilla called the incident "a stark reminder of the very real dangers facing those who serve the public and who help administer our elections."
  • With the November 3 election less than three weeks away, Neguse noted a "palpable sense of fear percolating in communities across the country." Yet he emphasized that intimidation will not prevent public servants from serving the people of Colorado.
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KATU broke the news in Portland, United States on Friday, October 16, 2026.
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