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Dark Money Under Scrutiny, Media Lies on China & Democratic Disarray
Executive Order by President Donald Trump: Trump has directed the Justice Department to investigate the Democratic Party's top fundraising platform, ActBlue, for allegedly allowing illegal campaign donations. The investigation will look into straw or dummy contributions and foreign contributions to political candidates and committees. The findings are to be reported within 180 days. Democratic Party's Response: Democrats have condemned the executive order, calling it an abuse of power. Various Democratic leaders have issued a joint statement denouncing the move. US-China Trade Negotiations…
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