Justice Department Opens New Investigation into Clinton Foundation

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The Justice Department has launched a new investigation into allegations the Clinton Foundation used "pay to play" politics while Hillary Clinton was U.S. secretary of state.

Investigators are looking into whether the Clinton Foundation violated tax law by promising favors in exchange for donations or pledges of cash or gifts.

The Hill, which broke the story Thursday, reports FBI agents have taken the lead in the investigation and have interviewed at least one witness in the last month.

Clinton spokesman Nick Merrill claimed the investigation is an attempt by the Trump administration to distract the public.

Several GOP members of Congress have recently urged Attorney General Jeff Sessions to appoint a special counsel to look at the myriad issues surrounding the Clintons.

Corrie O'Connor