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>> you say in page 184 volume i that the federal campaign finance law broadly prohibits foreign nationals from making contributions, et cetera. and then you say that foreign nationals may not make a contribution or donation of money or anything of value. it says clearly in the report itself. >> thank you. >> now, lets turn to what actually happened at the meeting. when donald trump jr. and the others got to the june 9th meeting, they realized that the russian delegation didnt have the promised, ...

One, that the federal campaign finance law broadly prohibits foreign nationals for making contributions, et cetera. and then you say that foreign nationals may not make a contribution or donation of money or anything of value. it says clearly in the report itself. >> thank you. >> lets turn to what actually happened at the meeting. one donald trump jr. and the others got to the june 9th meeting, they realized the russn delegation didnt have the promised "dirt." in fact, they got upset about that...

Making contributions. another key threat examines whether donations were made by foreign national. the inaugural committee raised $107 million for events to celebrate the inauguration. any contributions in exchange for political favors could be a violation of corruption laws. the investigation grew out of the michael cohen case. the former personal attorney to the president, that charge was brought by robert mueller over statements to lawmakers cohen made about a 2016 trump tower moscow real est...

Requesting document related to spending and donations as well as information about benefits. donors received for making contributions. the committee raised record-breaking $107 million leading up to the 2017 inauguration. several new jersey democrats trying to stop the president from a second inauguration, reviving a bill that would require presidential and vice presidential candidates to put their federal income tax returns on ballots and if they dont, the electoral college would be banned from...

That protest right now. you can see him there. give us an update on whats happening. >> reporter: we were told by organizers to expect a few thousand people. i would say there are at least 10,000 people, maybe more walking the streets of downtown milwaukee today, on this, a day of action. no work, no school, and no buying. they want to send a statement not just to folks here in milwaukee but around the country that hispanics, immigrants, refugees are a part of this country, are part of the cultu...

We have a lot of great people coming in. we have wounded warriors here tonight. a lot of wounded warriors, our best people. the veterans, wounded warriors, the best. theyre coming in free. some people are making contributions. its only if they want to. if they want, they can make a contribution. we do have people, a woman, $7, $12, $19, we see them coming into the office. that kind of a donation i want because they invest in the campaign. they feel invested. to me, thats very important. it doesn...

Campaign youre obviously, familiar with the premise of this brand-new book, "clinton cash." >> im reading it. i just started. foreigners who are prohibited from making contributions towards a clinton campaign nevertheless were able to curry favorite with bill and hillary through contributions through the foundation or by engaging him to speak. do you think this sticks or is it just too complicated in an era where many americans attention spans seem relegated to 20-second sound bites? >> heres th...

Alliances our country has. and that is our relationship with israel. >> with regard to the clinton campaign, youre obviously, familiar with the premise of this brand-new book, "clinton cash." >> im reading it. i just started. >> some of it is complicated. the premise is that foreigners who are prohibited from making contributions towards a clinton campaign, nevertheless were able to curry favorite with bill and hillary through contributions through the foundation or by engaging him to speak. do ...

>> it is political motivated and not true. i am working with the people involved to make sure we answer the questions and i am thoroughly convinced i will be cleared. >> speaker boehner called her a courageous voice. they believe they will have a easier time holding the seat. >> a nevada high rolling was convicted of making contributions to harry reid. harvey whitmore illegally funneled money to reids campaign. >> complaints about the irs throwing good money after more good money and does congre...

Push as senator schumer has to bar foreign corporations from -- foreign-owned corporations from making contributions. that might help us begin to get a handle on what is a really dangerous situation for the country. >> i would like to see what republicans would get behind that. great to have you with us thanks so much. >> good to be with you. >> so much more in the next half hour of "the ed show." stay tuned. i have absolutely nothing to deal with. i really dont. >> supreme court justice anton...