Raskin seeks federal probe into taxpayer funding of Trump TV spots

Rep. Jamie Raskin is requesting a federal investigation into the use of taxpayer funds for television advertisements promoting President Donald Trump ahead of the midterm elections.
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-8th) is calling for a federal investigation of taxpayer-funded television spots that heavily promote President Donald Trump, which are airing just weeks before the midterm elections.
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