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FBI Probes Suspicious Letter Sent to Speaker Johnson's Church

The letter containing white powder was sent to Cypress Baptist Church in Louisiana, attended by House Speaker Mike Johnson and his family.

  • The FBI is investigating a letter with white powder sent to Cypress Baptist Church in Benton, Louisiana, where House Speaker Mike Johnson and his family are parishioners.
  • Initial field tests on the substance have been negative, but further testing is planned at local laboratories.
  • The incident has prompted a response from multiple law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Capitol Police, the FBI, Louisiana State Police, and the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office.
  • Threats against lawmakers have been on the rise, with Capitol Police investigating over 8,000 threats last year.
  • Authorities are urging anyone with information about the suspicious letter to contact the FBI, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, or local law enforcement.
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