Mueller's team is reportedly questioning Russian oligarchs

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In recent weeks, Special Counsel Robert Mueller's team has questioned Russian oligarchs traveling in the United States, and in at least one case they searched a man's electronic devices after he got off his private jet in the New York City area, several people familiar with the matter told CNN on Wednesday.

Mueller is investigating Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election, and his interest in Russian oligarchs suggests that his team is focusing on the possible flow of foreign money to President Trump's campaign and inauguration fund, CNN reports. Under campaign finance laws, foreign nationals are not allowed to donate to U.S. political campaigns. The Center for Responsive Politics says Trump's presidential campaign raised $333 million and his inauguration committee raised a record $106.8 million.

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Catherine Garcia, The Week US

Catherine Garcia is night editor for TheWeek.com. Her writing and reporting has appeared in Entertainment Weekly and EW.com, The New York Times, The Book of Jezebel, and other publications. A Southern California native, Catherine is a graduate of the University of Redlands and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.