Trump Sidelines Justice Dept. Legal Office, Eroding Another Check on His Power NYT | Top Stories By: Charlie Savage 4 April 2025 at 19:42 As President Trump claims expansive and disputed powers, his administration has curbed the influential Office of Legal Counsel. © Haiyun Jiang for The New York TimesPresident Trump’s administration has undercut the power of the Office of Legal Counsel, speeding up Mr. Trump’s ability to act but creating mounting difficulties for Justice Department lawyers.
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