Warren Probes Amazon's $40M Melania Doc Deal

0:00You're listening to Entertainment and celebrity news today, powered by the Daily News Now. Senator Elizabeth Warren is spearheading an investigation into Amazon's purchase of Melania Trump's documentary, the deal raises red flags for possibly violating federal anti-bribery laws as a way to curry favor with President Trump. Amazon's shelled out $40 million for the rights, topping the next highest bid by $26 million. That makes it the priciest non-concert documentary ever, despite lackless to reviews calling it one of the year's weakest. Lawmakers are pressing Amazon for a full explanation on the overpayment. Meanwhile, relations between Trump and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have warmed up lately, with the company donating $1 million to Trump's. inaugural fund and Bezos showing up at the swearing in. The probe also points to Amazon's business interests that could be influenced by Trump administration choices. Officials want to know if the film deals ties into those stakes. As this unfolds, all eyes are on Amazon's response, and whether the investigation

1:04uncovers any wrongdoing.