How Trump’s justice department is testing separation of powers before the US midterms

From the attorney general stumping for Republican candidates to federal agents raiding the home of a Democratic congresswoman up for re-election, the department is violating long-standing norms
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Burnham defends Palestine Action ban process after Rooney book supply stops
The prime minister cited a live legal case when pressed to review the proscription, as Sally Rooney’s publisher stopped supplying her books to UK retailers.
Australian MPs report paying for security upgrades as agencies assess safety concerns
Politicians told Guardian Australia they had spent thousands of dollars on safety measures after police advice. Security officials have committed to assessing MPs who raised...
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