Suspicious substance sent to Sen. Deb Fischer's Omaha office

In a statement, Fischer said her staff contacted Omaha police and U.S. Capitol Police after receiving the letter.

October 20, 2026Updated: October 20, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Suspicious substance sent to Sen. Deb Fischer's Omaha office

U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.)

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