POLITICS
DOJ Relaxes Political Campaign Rules for Senior Appointees
The Justice Department has issued a new internal memo loosening guidelines that previously restricted Attorney General Todd Blanche and other Senate-confirmed DOJ appointees from participating in political activities and campaigns.
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Left-leaning outlets report the memo as a loosening of ethics standards, emphasizing the change allows senior DOJ officials like Attorney General Blanche to participate in political campaigns, raising questions about the independence of the Justice Department.