Trump Deploys Justice Dept. to Scrutinize Ex-Officials and Perceived Foes

Trump Deploys Justice Dept. to Scrutinize Ex-Officials and Perceived Foes
A presidential decree instructing the Justice Department to scrutinize whether a former official broke the law crosses a new line.
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