"Trump and Allies Escalate Assault on Democratic Institutions, Push for Justice Dept. Takeover"

Donald Trump and his allies are increasing calls for a takeover of the U.S. Department of Justice, which democracy advocates warn could be a new assault on the U.S. system if Trump were to win the presidency again. The prosecution of Trump and his recent indictment for mishandling classified information have added urgency among conservatives for a plan to reshape the Department of Justice. Critics argue that such a takeover would undermine the independence of the Justice Department and erode faith in the system. Trump and his allies claim that the prosecutions against him are politically motivated, and they are working on a plan to increase control of the federal bureaucracy in the event of a Republican presidency.