Attorney General Todd Blanche tried over the weekend to defend the Justice Department's independence from President Trump's White House. Political strategists Joel Payne and Chuck Flint join "The Takeout" with their thoughts on Blanche's comments and some of the other top political headlines.
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Blanche tries to clarify relationship between DOJ, White House
Attorney General Todd Blanche tried over the weekend to defend the Justice Department's independence from President Trump's White House. Political strategists Joel Payne and Chuck Flint join "The Takeout" with their thoughts on Blanche's comments and some of the other top political headlines.
Published August 17, 2026, 10:57 PM
Updated August 17, 2026, 11:07 PM4.1K
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