
Federal and state authorities are currently investigating a concerning incident involving suspicious mail containing a white powder that was received by Cypress Baptist Church in Benton, Louisiana. This church is attended by House Speaker Mike Johnson.
The package was received on Monday, as confirmed by Johnson's Washington office. In response to the situation, a spokesperson for Johnson expressed gratitude towards the U.S. Capitol Police, the FBI, the Louisiana State Police, and the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office for their prompt and professional handling of the matter.