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Trump Inaugural Committee Chair Tom Barrack Arrested On Illegal Lobbying Charges

By Carrie Johnson

Published July 20, 2021 at 4:26 PM EDT

Tom Barrack, longtime friend of former President Donald Trump and chair of his inaugural committee, was arrested Tuesday on charges he acted as an agent of the government of the United Arab Emirates.

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Carrie Johnson is a justice correspondent for the Washington Desk.

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Buffalo's Women of Hip Hop

2023 marks the 50th anniversary of hip hop, but it is still a male-dominated genre. Even though women who rap may not be on the radio as much as their male counterparts, plenty of talented women are making hip hop music, and right here in Buffalo.

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Buffalo Toronto Public Media is the proud Media Sponsor of FIG. Fashion’s Initial Garment [Fig] is a fearless fashion tribute showcasing current Buffalo Fashion Designers, Seamstresses, and Tailors as they continue to push the boundaries of Fashion in Buffalo, New York.

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