Is the Justice Department independent of the president?

May 23, 2026 · 1:10 AM UTC ·1 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 17 views

This week, the Justice Department created a so-called "anti-weaponization fund" as part of a settlement between President Trump and his own federal government over the leaking of his tax returns. The settlement also includes a pledge from the IRS that it will not pursue any legal claims it may have against Mr. Trump, his family and his companies. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.

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