DOJ memo loosens political activity rules for Blanche, other appointees
The Justice Department has relaxed its guidelines so Attorney General Todd Blanche and other Senate-confirmed appointees can take part in political activities, according to an internal memo.
The Justice Department has loosened its guidelines on political activity for Attorney General Todd Blanche and other senior political appointees, according to a new internal memo.
PBS News says it obtained the memo. It reports that the change makes it easier for Blanche and other Senate-confirmed DOJ appointees to take part in political activities.
CBS News reports the memo allows the attorney general and other senior political appointees to participate in political activities, including campaigns.
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- PBS NewsHourTrump administration relaxes rules around political events for Blanche, other Senate-approved appointeesFri, Oct 9, 2:53 PM EDT
- CBS NewsBlanche, other DOJ appointees can take part in political campaigns, memo saysSat, Oct 10, 12:57 AM EDT
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