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Subramanyam: Leesburg office evacuated after envelope with suspicious powder

Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-Va.) said his office in Leesburg was evacuated after receiving an envelope containing a suspicious substance, The Hill reported Oct. 19, 2026.

“I can confirm that my office in Leesburg received an envelope containing a suspicious substance. The office was promptly evacuated,” Subramanyam wrote on X, The Hill reported. He also thanked the Leesburg Police.

The Hill said Subramanyam is the latest lawmaker to report receiving suspicious mail containing white powder in the last month.

Source: TheHill.com Just In

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