cnn confirmed that reporting, but "the times" goes further with the investigation of people from middle eastern countries, including qatar and uae used straw donors to disguise contributions. >> sources tell "the times" that paul manafort, then the campaign chairman says tom barrett create the super pac. he told investigators manafort viewed the pac as an arm of the campaign. >> more than $100 million was raised for the inauguration. the inauguration committee said it worked in compliance with all applicable laws and disclosure obligations. federal prosecutors set to file a reply to former national security adviser michael flynn's sentencing memo. special counsel robert mueller mueller's -- special counsel robert mueller's team will likely respond to the issues not addressed last week.