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A campaign adviser for former President Donald Trump was charged Tuesday with violating federal public disclosure laws regarding foreign agents, according to court records and reports. GOP lobbyist Barry Bennett stands accused in Washington D.C.’s federal court of violating the Foreign Agents Registration Act, according to the court filing. “[Bennett] did knowingly and willfully falsify, conceal, and cover up by a trick, scheme, and device material facts in a matter within the jurisdiction of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) Unit,” writes U.S. Attorney Matthew Graves. In August, seve…

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