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Department of Justice: The Economist Analyzes the Transformation of the U.S. Department Under Trump
On July 17, 2026, The Economist released an episode of its weekly America podcast series dedicated to the transformation of the U.S. Department of Justice. Titled "The degradation of the Department of Justice," the episode examines how President Donald Trump is reshaping the federal Department of Justice. Under section 501 of title 28 of the United States Code, the Department of Justice is a federal executive department housed within the U.S. government. The podcast explores the implications of this institutional transformation and its effects on America's justice system.