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The U.S. Justice Department has sent target letters to Democrats under investigation in a criminal probe related to the Alaska Senate race, according to reports carried by CNBC Top News on November 3, 2026. John Cusick, assistant counsel at the Legal Defense Fund, said of the matter, "There's no doubt that the threats are threats to our democracy." The reports did not identify the recipients of the letters, the specific allegations under investigation, or any timeline for the probe. The sources do not describe any response from the Justice Department or the individuals named.