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What President Trump's actions mean for the independence of the Department of Justice

By Leila Fadel
Published September 22, 2025 at 5:02 AM EDT

NPR speaks with former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance about how the pressure President Trump is putting on the Justice Department undermines the independence of the agency.

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Leila Fadel is a host of Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.
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