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Claim Text: A former chief of staff to Gov. Gavin Newsom of California has been charged with conspiring to skim $225,000 from a dormant campaign fund that belonged to a top Biden administration official.
Simplified Text: Newsom's former chief of staff is charged with skimming $225,000 from a Biden official's fund.
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Created: December 6, 2025 at 12:09 AM (8 months ago)
Last Updated: December 6, 2025 at 12:09 AM (8 months ago)

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