House Dem Terri Sewell lashes out at GOP efforts to probe ActBlue foreign donations
Sewell accused Republicans and President Trump of using the ActBlue investigation to intimidate Black women and other critics.

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TAP FOR WHYCredibility rates New York Post, which republished this story. The other scores rate the article itself.
The New York Post is an established national outlet, but this article is attributed to Fox News rather than a New York Post reporter. The clear attribution supports transparency, though the text offers limited independent verification of the competing claims.
- Source type — Established national news publisher, though the article is attributed to another outlet.
- Author attribution — Fox News is identified as the reporting source.
- Transparency — The article attributes claims to Sewell, the White House and ActBlue’s CEO.
- Editorial standards — The short report supplies competing claims but little independent verification or additional sourcing.
The report attributes the competing allegations and includes ActBlue’s explanation of its screening practices. It provides little direct response from the Republican lawmakers conducting the probe and does not independently assess the allegations.
HOW WE SCORE ↗The article presents Sewell’s criticism, the White House’s stated concern about foreign donations and ActBlue’s defense. It does not include a direct account from the Republican lawmakers conducting the probe or independently evaluate the claims.
- Counterarguments presented — The White House rationale and ActBlue’s response appear alongside Sewell’s criticism.
- Source diversity — Several perspectives are attributed, but the investigating Republicans are not quoted directly.
- Omitted context — The report gives limited detail about the evidence or procedural basis for the investigation.
- Loaded language — The headline uses “lashes out,” while the body mainly relies on attributed statements.
The report uses mostly attributed, descriptive language and includes Sewell’s criticism alongside the White House’s rationale and ActBlue’s response. The headline’s phrase “lashes out” is somewhat pointed but does not establish a clear political lean.
- Language tone — Most claims are attributed and the body is largely descriptive.
- Source selection — Includes Sewell, the White House and ActBlue’s CEO, but not a direct Republican response.
- Headline — “Lashes out” frames Sewell’s criticism in mildly charged terms.
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Rep. Terri Sewell accused Republicans of using the ActBlue investigation to retaliate against Black women in power. Republicans are seeking information about possible illegal foreign donations, while ActBlue’s CEO says the organization uses multiple safeguards and calls the investigation baseless.
Sewell said the investigation into ActBlue and its CEO, Regina Wallace-Jones, was another example of Republicans and President Donald Trump using government power to intimidate Black women and others who challenge him. She cited investigations involving Lisa Cook, Tish James and Rep. LaMonica McIver.
Republican lawmakers are seeking ActBlue’s international communications as they examine whether the organization accepted illegal overseas donations, misled lawmakers or avoided subpoenas. The White House said foreign nationals may try to misuse online fundraising platforms to influence U.S. elections. Wallace-Jones has called the investigation baseless and described the safeguards ActBlue uses to verify donations.
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