CNN building, Clintons and Obamas receive suspicious packages
The explosive device sent to the Clintons was similar to one sent to billionaire Democrat donor, George Soros, who lives nearby
New York/Washington — Federal authorities are investigating suspicious packages sent to former US president Barack Obama and former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton — as well as the CNN New York bureau — the US Secret Service and a person familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The suspicious packages sent to the two top Democrats, as well as a bomb sent to one of their major donors, George Soros, come roughly two weeks ahead of the high-stakes November 6 mid-term election that will determine whether Republicans maintain control of the US Congress in a nation that has become deeply polarised. The package to Clinton was found late on Tuesday while the one addressed to Obama was found early on Wednesday, both during routine mail screenings, the Secret Service said. Neither Obama nor Clinton were not at risk, they added. The White House, in a statement, condemned the attempted attacks on Obama and Clinton. “These terrorising acts are despicable, and anyone responsi...
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