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Trump's approach to the Department of Justice

By Carrie Johnson,

Domenico Montanaro

Published January 15, 2026 at 3:31 PM CST

The Justice Department is once again at the center of the news, with investigations of federal lawmakers, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, and resignations by career prosecutors in Minnesota.

Carrie Johnson

Carrie Johnson is NPR's National Justice Correspondent.

Domenico Montanaro

Domenico Montanaro is NPR's senior political editor/correspondent. Based in Washington, D.C., his work appears on air and online delivering analysis of the political climate in Washington and campaigns. He also helps edit political coverage.