Politics● ElevatedOct 29 · Oct 29, 2026, 7:40 PM
DOJ vets say politically charged moves close to election violate norms
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from CBS News · North America
Former DOJ officials say Attorney General Todd Blanche's Justice Department has entered uncharted waters in ways that could influence politics.
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