House has long list to cover with #Barr: replacing USAttys, special treatment for Manafort, Flynn, Stone, shielding Trump from oversight,
Lafayette Sq, but don’t overlook the future. Barr says he’ll ignore DOJ policy to refrain from charges near elections https://www.justsecurity.org/70041/barr-ignores-settled-justice-department-policies-in-run-up-to-2020-elections/
Barr Ignores Settled Justice Department Policies in Run-Up to 2020 Elections

Apparently seeking to support false claims about the Russia investigation and the president's reelection bid, the attorney general flouts DOJ policy.

https://www.justsecurity.org/70041/barr-ignores-settled-justice-department-policies-in-run-up-to-2020-elections/
Barr claims DOJ policy against influencing elections applies only to charges against candidates and close aides. Classic Barr move of interpreting language narrowly to suit his needs. Are Barr and Durham cooking up an October surprise about origins of Russia investigation?
Barr has long said he became AG because he was frustrated by attacks on Trump. In opening statement, he refers to “bogus Russiagate scandal.” House should pin him down on parameters of timing of charges by Durham that could affect election and Russian deterrence.
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