Sioux City, IA, October 20, 2026 —

The office of Sen. Mike Rounds was evacuated following the discovery of suspicious letters sent to dozens of lawmakers nationwide, according to the information provided about the incident.

Details about when the evacuation occurred and where the letters were discovered were not provided. The available account also does not identify who sent the letters, describe their contents, or say whether authorities determined that they posed a threat.

The number of lawmakers who received letters is described only as dozens. The account does not specify which other lawmakers or offices were involved, whether any other locations were evacuated, or whether anyone was injured. It also does not provide information about how long the evacuation lasted or when Rounds’ office resumed normal operations.

No statements from Rounds, his office, law enforcement or other officials were included in the information provided. The status of any investigation and any conclusions about the letters remain unknown.

The reported evacuation followed the discovery of the letters, but the available details do not establish further circumstances surrounding the response. Additional information about the date, location, authorities’ findings and the impact on affected offices was not provided.


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