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On the recordSeptember 30, 2025
The Department of Justice has long been insulated from presidential administrations to protect public trust in the rule of law.
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Lisa Murkowski
Republican · Alaska

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Murkowski discusses the independence of the Justice Department amidst political pressure.

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