Now we know the “Republicans” who first funded Fusion GPS’s investigation of Donald Trump’s ties to Russia (before seeing him win the nomination and thus losing interest.) 










It was The Washington Free Beacon. 











Wait, you’re thinking, isn’t that a news site? 










Well, maybe, maybe not. We also learn the Beacon turns out to be funded “in large part” by GOP mega-donor Paul Singer. 











The Beacon reportedly frequently employs opposition researchers to drum up news stories.









 It did so in this case and was reportedly getting a lot of information about Trump’s ties to Russia. 










But when Trump secured the nomination they lost interest. 













In light of the first indictment being filed, it's looking like the Washington Free Beacon's efforts are paying off.