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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America’s CEOs are the most optimistic they have been in months while many consumers are feeling left behind, according to a new Business Roundtable survey. CNBC Fast Money Contributor Dan Nathan, former Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy Richard Stengel and Professor at Morgan State University Jason Johnson join Stephanie Ruhle to discuss the growing wealth gap in the U.S.

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First, Trump’s $14 million Reflecting Pool renovation turned green with algae. Now, the “American flag blue” paint is PEELING off in large chunks.

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Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi rips into Donald Trump’s decision to host the Freedom 250 UFC fight on the White House lawn in an exclusive sit-down interview with Jen Psaki.

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Puerto Rico is facing a water crisis so severe that the National Guard has been mobilized. Tens of thousands of residents have been impacted by recent pipe ruptures. “I’ve been without water service for about two weeks,” says David Ramos, a longtime resident. “I’ve known of people who have gone close to over 40 days without water service.”

A number of factors, including drought and the island’s crumbling aqueduct system, have fueled the crisis.

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