POLITICSJul 16 · 19:48 UTCNYT USDevlin Barrett, Paul Abowd, Nikolay Nikolov, Rafaela Balster, Nour Idriss and Whitney Shefte

How Todd Blanche Made the Justice Dept. Less Independent

Todd Blanche, President Trump's former personal lawyer and current nominee for attorney general, has contributed to increased presidential control over the Justice Department, reducing its independence. The article highlights his role in this shift through his positions and actions.

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