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AXIOS (Andrew Pantazi) - A GOP senator wants Trump Jr. subpoenaed after Russian oligarch-funded wedding

Sen. John Curtis (R-Utah) is urging Senate Judiciary leaders to subpoena Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden to investigate whether presidential family ties have been used for private family gain. Why it matters: The Republican Curtis is pressing a Republican-led Senate committee to scrutinize President Trump's eldest son, arguing the same congressional oversight applied to Hunter Biden should apply to presidential families of both parties. Driving the news: The Monday letter to Senate Judiciary chair Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and ranking member Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) asks for an investigation into "private financial benefit, preferential treatment, or access" tied to presidential family relationships. - Curtis wants the committee to…

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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - 'SO STUPID: Joe SLAMS Trump, GOP for downplaying Putin ally paying for Don Jr. wedding parties

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Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy is the latest GOP lawmaker to criticize President Donald Trump's son Donald Trump Jr. for allowing an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin to pay for his post-wedding parties. ProPublica was the first to report that Umar Kremlev paid much of the bill for two nights of parties in the Bahamas back in May, with costs reportedly well into the six figures. In a post acknowledging the report, Donald Trump Jr. and his wife called Kremlev a "dear friend". Meanwhile, President Trump downplayed the controversy, saying it is "totally allowed" while claiming — without offering proof — that Donald Trump Jr. paid the money back. The Morning Joe panel discusses the ongoing controversy and its fallout.

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WASHINGTONPOST (Isaac Arnsdorf) - Trump says son has paid back Russian for wedding party

The president defended Donald Trump Jr.’s decision to take a large gift from Umar Kremlev, saying that such presents are “common.”

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ABCNEWS (ABC News: Top Stories) - Who is Umar Kremlev? Russian businessman who paid for part of Trump Jr.'s wedding

The Russian businessman who paid for the afterparty at President Donald Trump’s eldest son’s wedding has close ties to the Kremlin.

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AMERICANALMANAC (Alan Benson) - Hunter Biden taunts Don Jr. over Russian businessman's role in wedding celebration

Hunter Biden took to social media to mock Donald Trump Jr. over reports that a wealthy Russian businessman helped fund his post-wedding festivities, a jab that lands awkwardly given Biden's own long history of controversy. The former first son posted his taunt on Tuesday, one day after ProPublica published an investigative report alleging that Umar […] The post Hunter Biden taunts Don Jr. over Russian businessman's role in wedding celebration appeared first on American Almanac .

Hunter Biden took to social media to mock Donald Trump Jr. over reports that a wealthy Russian businessman helped fund his post-wedding festivities, a jab that lands awkwardly given Biden's own long history of controversy. The former first son posted his taunt on Tuesday, one day after ProPublica published an investigative report alleging that Umar Kremlev, a Russian businessman and associate of Vladimir Putin, paid hundreds of thousands of dollars for two nights of celebrations following Trump Jr.'s marriage to socialite Bettina Anderson. Trump Jr. and his new wife confirmed the arrangement but insisted it was nothing more than a generous gift from a personal friend. Hunter Biden's post read: "Don Jr needed a Russian oligarch, two…Open

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AXIOS (Andrew Solender) - Scoop: Top House Democrat launches investigation into Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding

The top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee is investigating a Russian oligarch's reported financial involvement in a celebration related to Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding , Axios has learned. Why it matters: Garcia is poised to be Congress' lead investigator if Democrats retake the House. This probe offers a pretty good hint of the direction he'll go in that role. - "Oversight Democrats are investigating the numerous ways in which the Trump family have sought to enrich themselves on the basis of their proximity to President Donald Trump," Garcia stated in a letter to White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. - In a separate letter to Trump Jr. , Garcia wrote that ProPublica's reporting on Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev's role in…

What specific documents has Garcia requested from Donald Trump Jr. in relation to the investigation?
Garcia has requested a full guest list, dates of contact between Trump Jr. and Kremlev, communications with the White House or intelligence officials about Kremlev, records of all wedding purchases made by foreign nationals, and information regarding gifts received from foreign nationals or those with ties to adversaries of the United States.
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How did President Trump respond to allegations regarding the funding of the event?
President Trump stated he has "no idea who Umar is" and that Kremlev did not pay for the wedding, which he noted took place at a different location and day. He clarified the event was an "afterparty" given in their honor and that he was not present.
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What is the response from Donald Trump Jr.'s camp regarding the payments made by Kremlev?
A spokesperson for Trump Jr. stated that Kremlev is a "personal friend of Don" but not a business associate. Trump Jr.'s wife, Bettina Anderson, stated on Instagram that it is unfortunate a personal matter is being recast as something "political or sinister," noting that "Friendship doesn't require a political motive."
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What specific expenses did Umar Kremlev reportedly cover for the event in the Bahamas?
According to ProPublica, Kremlev provided hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of expenses, including paying for one of the two private islands where the event was held and a fireworks show.
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Who is Umar Kremlev and what are his reported connections?
Umar Kremlev is the president of the International Boxing Association, which is financed by the Russian state-owned energy company Gazprom. He is reported to be close to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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What is the nature of the investigation launched by the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee?
The investigation is into Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev's reported financial involvement in a celebration related to Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding, which reportedly took place in the Bahamas in May.
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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Why is a Russian oligarch close to Putin bankrolling Don Jr.'s wedding? ProPublica drops BOMBSHELL

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ProPublica reports that Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev bankrolled Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding, according to records reviewed and interviews with three people familiar with the event. A spokesperson for Trump Jr. did not dispute the wedding payments. ProPublica Reporter Justin Elliott joins Peter Alexander to share more details.

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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - 'What was Don Jr. thinking?': Fmr. FBI official reacts to SHOCKING report on Trump wedding

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In new bombshell reporting, ProPublica reveals Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev footed the bill for hundreds of thousands of dollars for Donald Trump's wedding weekend. Kremlev has ties to Russian President Putin. A spokesperson for Trump Jr. says he is a "close personal friend." ProPublica Reporter Brett Murphy and former FBI Counterterrorism Senior Executive Christopher O'Leary join Katy Tur to discuss.

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WASHINGTONPOST (Isaac Arnsdorf) - Trump Jr. wedding celebrations were sponsored by powerful Russian businessman

Umar Kremlev, who heads the International Boxing Association and does business with the state, hosted two nights of parties, according to bride Bettina Trump.

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