Oklahoma Man Charged With Mailing Powder Letters

A villain's big weapon turned out to be a pantry staple. Federal prosecutors charged Robin Patrick Martin, of Oklahoma, with conveying hoaxes and mailing threatening communications over white-powder letters sent to officials of both parties, media, pollsters and federal law enforcement. Tested powder was flour or yeast, and nontoxic, though some reports say not every letter has been fully tested. Surveillance footage reportedly shows drop-offs at a USPS facility in 2024 and 2026, a sequel nobody asked for. Reports differ on the count, from more than 100 to more than 700, and the motive remains unclear. Nothing unites Washington like a suspicious envelope, which explains why the mail room is the only department that works.