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Threatening letter targets Scholten's Grand Rapids office

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Newest development Oct 17, 2026 · 2 reportsCentrist Democrat Hillary Scholten says she received ‘threatening letter’ claiming to be from DSA

A staff member at Rep. Hillary Scholten's Grand Rapids office opened a threatening letter containing white powder, prompting responses from local police and the FBI.

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  1. Threatening letter targets Scholten's Grand Rapids office

    Headline from MLive ·

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    Centrist Democrat Hillary Scholten says she received ‘threatening letter’ claiming to be from DSA

    Headline from Washington Examiner ·

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  1. WOOD TV8

    Congresswoman Hillary Scholten receives letter containing white powder and threats of 'civil war' (opens WOOD TV8)

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    WOOD TV8's feed description

    U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten (D-Grand Rapids), said that her Grand Rapids office received a threatening letter containing white powder and references to a "civil war."

  2. MLive

    Threatening letter targets Scholten's Grand Rapids office (opens MLive)

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    A staff member at Rep. Hillary Scholten's Grand Rapids office opened a threatening letter containing white powder, prompting responses from local police and the FBI.

  3. Washington Examiner

    Centrist Democrat Hillary Scholten says she received ‘threatening letter’ claiming to be from DSA (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Rep. Hillary Scholten (D-MI) on Friday revealed she is the latest victim of a threatening letter claiming to be from the Democratic Socialists of America, condemning the “political intimidation” after a series of other lawmakers and election officials reported receiving similar warnings.

  4. Townhall

    Rep. Hillary Scholten Receives Threatening Letter With White Powder at Grand Rapids Office (opens Townhall)

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