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Trump White House Exerts Enormous Influence Over FBI, Lawsuit Says

A sprawling suit by three fired F.B.I. officials provides a disturbing account of efforts by top Trump aides to strip the bureau of its independence.

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A lawsuit filed by three former F.B.I. officials charges the bureau director Kash Patel dismissed them as part of “a campaign of retribution” for their “failure to demonstrate sufficient personal and political loyalty.”
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Emil Bove Continued to Work at Justice Dept. After Judicial Confirmation

The code of conduct for federal judges does not appear to apply to Mr. Bove, who has yet to be sworn in. But his continued presence at the department has raised eyebrows.

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Emil Bove III was narrowly confirmed last month to serve on a powerful appeals court judgeship.
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