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Justice Dept. enters political fray with 2 special counsels

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The Justice Department has investigated White House matters in the past. But it's now confronting a unique phenomenon: simultaneous special counsel probes. Both investigations involve two Presidents and jostling for time, attention and perhaps funding. The special counsel confluenceunderscores how a Justice Department that for nearly two centuries has had a mandate of prosecuting without fear or favor has found itself entangled in presidential politics.

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Associated Press News

Biden, Trump cases pull Justice Dept. toward politics

There are now two special counsels investigating the handling of classified documents by two opposing U.S. presidents — a doubly tricky task for a Justice Department that must try to

1 year ago·United States

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Washington Times

Biden special counsel deepens Justice Dept. in politics fray

In naming a special counsel to investigate the presence of classified documents at President Joe Biden's Delaware home and former Washington office, Attorney General Merrick Garland described the appointment as underscoring the Justice Department's commitment to independence and accountability in particularly sensitive investigations.

1 year ago·United States

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KIFI

Justice Dept. enters political fray with 2 special counsels

By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — There are now two special counsels investigating the handling of classified documents. A special counsel has been named to investigate the presence of classified documents at President Joe Biden’s Delaware home and office. Attorney General Merrick Garland described the appointment Thursday as underscoring the Justice Department’s commitment to independence and accountability in particularly sensi…

1 year ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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Winnipeg Free Press

Biden special counsel deepens Justice Dept. in politics fray

Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada

1 year ago·Winnipeg, Canada

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National Post

Justice Dept. enters political fray with 2 special counsels

WASHINGTON (AP) -- In naming a special counsel to investigate the presence of classified documents at President Joe Biden's Delaware home and former office, Attorney General Merrick Garland described the appointment as underscoring the Justice Department's commitment to independence and accountability in particularly sensitive investigations.

1 year ago·Canada

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MY Northwest

Justice Dept. enters political fray with 2 special counsels

WASHINGTON (AP) — In naming a special counsel to investigate the presence of classified documents at President Joe Biden’s Delaware home and former office, Attorney General Merrick Garland described the appointment as underscoring the Justice Department’s commitment to independence and accountability in particularly sensitive investigations. If those words sounded familiar, they should. Garland used identical phrasing in November in appointing a…

1 year ago·Tacoma, United States

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