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California Gov. Newsom says he’s under investigation by the Justice Department

PUBLISHED·2h ago·3 min read

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday that the Department of Justice has opened an investigation into him.Why it matters: Newsom alleged in a video that the DOJ is going after him at President Trump's direction because he's "considering running for president."The big picture: The apparent probe would be the latest example of a political adversary of the president alleging that Trump has "weaponized" the DOJ to target his enemies. Editor's note: This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.

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