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

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 national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering race and identity. Starting in February 2022, she will be one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First.