# ActBlue Under Investigation: The $150,000 Donation Mystery | The States

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Podcast: [The States](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-center-square-daily-6742680)
Published: 2026-07-28T19:28:06+00:00
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President Donald Trump defends his tariff policy and discusses the conflict with Iran as the Federal Reserve prepares for a critical interest rate decision. We also examine questions surrounding ActBlue donations, hear from Republican Illinois U.S. Senate candidate Don Tracy, and break down the economic pressures shaping the 2026 election. In today's episode: Trump's latest comments on tariffs, manufacturing, and Iran Will the Federal Reserve raise interest rates? Questions surrounding ActBlue donation records Illinois U.S. Senate race interview with Don Tracy Everyday Economics: How tariffs, war, AI investment, and federal spending could impact inflation America's Talking: Top taxpayer-focused stories from across the country

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