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Nearly 100 letters containing white powder sent to Trump and senior Republicans
Nearly 100 letters containing white powder sent to Trump and senior Republicans
Nearly 100 letters containing a mysterious white powder were addressed to Donald Trump and several Republican lawmakers in Kansas, according to officials. At least two Republican politicians from the state said they received a letter from someone who referred to themselves as “your secret despirer”. The term is likely a play on the word despise. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation said the letters “containing suspicious white powder” have been received across the state of Kansas and sent for testing to determine the components of the substance. It said approximately 100 letters have been received as of Sunday and law enforcement and hazmat teams were working to safely collect the letters and investigate the incidents. “Currently, no injuries have been reported, but we ask everyone to remain vigilant in handling mail,” it said. Similar letters containing a note and a powdery substance were sent to prominent figures such as former president Donald Trump and Supreme Court justice Clarence Thomas. However, before reaching their intended recipients, these letters were intercepted by the US Postal Inspection Service, sources told ABC news. The letters were found to be harmless by postal inspectors, sources said. One of the recipients of the compromised letter told ABC Kansas City affiliate KMBC that the note with the letter was intended to threaten. "There is some message. The message is somewhat unclear, but it was intended to be threatening," Republican state senator Molly Baumgardner said. She said the letter mailed to her had a suspicious white powder and a note which read in part that: “It is important not to choke on your ambition”. It was described as a “gift” by the sender who referred to themselves as "your secret despirer”. "Everybody has to be concerned," Ms Baumgardner told the network. "Everyone has to take this and any subsequent threats like this very seriously." Republican state representative Stephen Owens said he also received a letter with content similar to the one that Ms Baumgardner got, according to a copy he shared with CNN. KBI said they are working with the FBI and other law enforcement agencies to determine the motive behind the letter. "Preliminary tests have returned from this lab indicating the substance is presumptively negative for common biological agents of concern," the Kansas Bureau of Investigation said in an update, adding that it has been sent for further testing. Kansas state Republican representative Steve Owens told ABC News that it was “terrifying” to receive the letter that came in a standard white envelope. In April, Manhattan district attorney Alvin Bragg, a Democrat, received two letters containing white power just days after indicting Mr Trump. New York police were called to the mailroom at the office located in Lower Manhattan as a precaution and determined the white powder was nonhazardous. The first letter to Mr Bragg read: “ALVIN: I AM GOING TO KILL YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!” Mr Bragg said he has received several “serious” threats of harm recently which has led to an increase in security protection. Read More Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg is sent a second package containing white powder after Trump arrest This smiling father-of-six dentist was living a double life – and allegedly plotting his wife’s poisoning murder Blinken says US ‘doesn’t support Taiwan independence’ in visit to ease relations with China Ivanka and Jared split over attending Trump 2024 launch – follow live Why was Donald Trump impeached twice during his first term? Four big lies Trump told during his 2024 presidential announcement
2023-06-20 14:28
Hilary Duff discusses 'power' of accessing emotions as she releases her second children's book 'My Sweet Little Boy'
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Hilary Duff said, 'Writing a boy back to follow by girl book felt like a natural thing to do, a natural step to take'
2023-11-08 16:28
New York City's Rikers Island, facing possible federal takeover, found violating safety standards
New York City's Rikers Island, facing possible federal takeover, found violating safety standards
New York City’s troubled Rikers Island jail complex is failing to meet a court-ordered requirement to properly clean and maintain its facilities
2023-07-07 04:27
xQc fires back at creators who despise his content, 'annoyed' Asmongold backs Kick streamer
xQc fires back at creators who despise his content, 'annoyed' Asmongold backs Kick streamer
'I feel like sh**ting on xQc has become this thing you do if you want to get likes, and I think it's cringe,' Asmongold said
2023-10-13 19:23
Biden administration announces more than $3 billion in funding to tackle homelessness with veterans focus
Biden administration announces more than $3 billion in funding to tackle homelessness with veterans focus
The Biden administration announced new actions Thursday to help prevent and reduce veteran homelessness across the country, including $3.1 billion in funding to support efforts to quickly rehouse homeless Americans.
2023-06-29 17:25
Republican David McCormick is expected to announce he's entering Pennsylvania's US Senate race
Republican David McCormick is expected to announce he's entering Pennsylvania's US Senate race
Republican David McCormick is expected to announce that he'll enter Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race in his second bid for the office, this time to take on Democratic Sen. Bob Casey after losing in last year’s Republican primary
2023-09-21 12:15
EU’s Fastest Inflation Slows More Than Seen on Hungary Recession
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Hungarian inflation slowed more than estimated in May as a deepening recession limited the room for further price
2023-06-08 14:50
Simone Biles wins a record 8th US Gymnastics title a full decade after her first
Simone Biles wins a record 8th US Gymnastics title a full decade after her first
A decade later, Simone Biles is still on top
2023-08-28 09:21
Kenya to become visa-free to African visitors
Kenya to become visa-free to African visitors
President William Ruto decries travel restrictions on the continent saying they inhibit commerce.
2023-10-30 00:15
Yevgeny Prigozhin: Wagner chief blames war on defence minister
Yevgeny Prigozhin: Wagner chief blames war on defence minister
In Yevgeny Prigozhin's latest rant, he says Vladimir Putin and the country have been deceived by Sergei Shoigu.
2023-06-24 00:21
Pac-12 Conference facing dire future following mass exodus
Pac-12 Conference facing dire future following mass exodus
A mass exodus has led to a seismic shift in the Pac-12 Conference
2023-08-07 02:28
From jailbreak to capture, what went right -- and wrong -- in the search for the escaped Pennsylvania inmate
From jailbreak to capture, what went right -- and wrong -- in the search for the escaped Pennsylvania inmate
The escape of convicted murderer Danilo Cavalcante and the nearly two-week manhunt leading to his capture thrust Pennsylvania authorities under a glaring spotlight.
2023-09-16 15:58