Overview
- Base officials said a building and an adjacent facility were evacuated as a precaution after a person opened the package.
- CNN, citing military sources, reported the parcel contained a white powder and political propaganda, which has not been publicly confirmed by the base.
- Seven people were temporarily hospitalized for evaluation, with some reporting headaches, according to U.S. media and Fox News.
- The case has been referred to the Office of Special Investigations for forensic testing and security review.
- Joint Base Andrews is a Maryland airfield frequently used for presidential travel; President Trump arrived there Wednesday and was scheduled to depart Friday.