Tom Barrack, an ally of former President Donald Trump and chair of his inaugural committee, was arrested on federal charges Tuesday.

Barrack has been charged with illegal foreign lobbying, obstruction of justice, and making false statements to federal law enforcement.

CNN reports that Barrack was charged over his lobbying on behalf of the United Arab Emirates “for what federal prosecutors described as an effort to influence the foreign policy positions of both the 2016 Trump presidential campaign and the subsequent incoming administration.”

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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