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The department had operated for nearly two years as an extension of the White House, unchecked by Republican control, and is now bracing for investigations into its actions.","category":"Politics","area":"United States","publishedAt":"2026-11-14T10:45:54.969Z","sourceReportedAt":"2026-11-13T20:13:00.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-11-14T10:45:54.969Z","readTime":"3 min read","scores":{"trust":42,"critic":57,"hype":41,"notes":{"trust":"The central claim is attributed to AP, and the full report names several individuals and their roles.","critic":"The reporting clearly separates fact from comment and provides specific details, but lacks quotes from affected parties.","hype":"The headline uses strong language like 'new era of scrutiny' which is somewhat supported by the article's content."}},"tags":["#JusticeDepartment","#Congress","#TrumpAdministration","#Investigations","#Politics"],"entities":["Justice Department","White House","Congress","President Donald Trump","Todd Blanche"],"body":[{"type":"key_takeaways","items":["The Justice Department operated for nearly two years as an extension of the White House without oversight from a Republican-controlled Congress.","Sweeping Democratic gains in Congress are expected to lead to investigations into the Justice Department's past actions.","Attorney General Todd Blanche has stated the department will cooperate with Congress but will not abandon the president's agenda.","A top aide advised prosecutors to prepare for a 'wartime' footing in anticipation of congressional scrutiny."]},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Justice Department operated for almost two years as an extension of the White House, without checks from a Republican-controlled Congress. During this period, the department pursued investigations into President Donald Trump’s perceived enemies, dismissed numerous career employees, and defended administration positions that courts frequently found legally questionable. With Democrats now holding a majority in Congress, a shift in power is anticipated, leading to expected investigations into the department's conduct."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Attorney General Todd Blanche has indicated that the department will cooperate with congressional inquiries. However, he also stated that the department will not deviate from President Trump's agenda. A top aide reportedly instructed prosecutors to prepare for a 'wartime' footing in anticipation of the increased scrutiny. 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