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jns.orgpolitics18 days ago
Knesset Passes First Reading of Bill to Split Attorney-General Role, Sparking Debate Over Power Balance
The Knesset advanced legislation this week that would divide the attorney-general’s office. Supporters say the change restores power to elected officials.
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Washington Examinerpolitics5 days ago
Acting Attorney General Says Former Attorney General Did Not Disclose Role in Trump Probes
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said former Attorney General Merrick Garland personally approved key steps in investigations targeting Donald Trump. Blanche cited documents showing Garland signed off on the 2022 Mar-a-Lago search and the opening of an FBI inquiry that became…
koreaherald.compolitics52 days ago
2014 Email Shows Attorney General Supporting Junior Lawyer in Iraq Abuse Inquiry
A 2014 email from Lord Hermer, now Attorney General, praised a solicitor's work on Iraq torture claims while contrasting it with British soldiers' contributions. The message emerged amid scrutiny of his role in the Al-Sweady Inquiry, which dismissed allegations against UK troops…