'Explosive device' sent to Obama, Clintons homes

Secret Service probing suspicious packages as earlier this week small bomb found at George Soros residence

Federal authorities were investigating suspicious packages sent to former US President Barack Obama and former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, the US Secret Service said on Wednesday.

According to BBC, suspected explosive devices were sent to the Clintons and Obama.

Suspicious package sent to Bill and Hillary Clinton, officials say, days after similar device sent to George Soros https://t.co/ClTiNVvc5H

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) October 24, 2018

The package to Clinton was found late Tuesday while another package addressed to Obama was found early Wednesday, both during routine mail screenings, the Secret Service said.

Both Obama and Clinton were not at risk, authorities said. The package addressed to Clinton at her home in the New York suburb of Chappaqua was an explosive device, the New York Times
reported.



According to a tweet from CNN, NYPD (New York City Police Department) is responding to a suspicious device discovered at the Time Warner Center and CNN has evacuated its newsroom as a precaution.

NYPD is responding to a suspicious device discovered in the Time Warner Center. CNN has evacuated its newsroom as a precaution. https://t.co/zYWEC9O07o pic.twitter.com/8L309v6Wki

— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) October 24, 2018

The FBI said it was investigating the package. The discovery of the packages came after a small bomb was found earlier this week at the home of billionaire liberal donor George Soros, in the New York City suburb of Katonah.

JUST IN: White House condemns 'attempted violent attacks' on Obama, Clintons and other public figures. Calls actions 'despicable' and says those responsible for packages will be held accountable - statement pic.twitter.com/QLNUKSsPOT

— Reuters (@Reuters) October 24, 2018

The device sent to Clinton was similar to the one found on Monday at Soros' home, the Times reported, citing a law enforcement official.

Chappaqua police said authorities in New Castle assisted the FBI, the Secret Service and Westchester County police with the investigation into the package sent to Clinton.

https://twitter.com/jaketapper/status/1055100937033994240

"The matter is currently under federal investigation," the police said in a statement, referring questions to the FBI.