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Trump DOJ's investigation of Newsom and his wife EXPLAINED

A federal prosecutor's office based in Sacramento is investigating California Gov. Gavin Newsom's wife for potential tax fraud and evasion, MS NOW has confirmed with two sources familiar with the probe.

The White House referred MS NOW's request for comment to the Justice Department.

MS NOW's Carol Leonnig explains what to know.

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