Associated Press phone records seized

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The concept of an 'independent' Department of Justice is not factually true. The DOJ reports to the Attorney General, who is a cabinet officer under the President. There have been rules established that create a sort of 'firewall' between the AG and the DOJ and the President, but little interference blips happen all the time (in all Presidencies).

Buck Passing is endemic in a poorly run Executive branch. This administration is looking more and more like a frat house operation like GWB's.