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What Should We Do About Special Counsels?
The Lawfare Podcast
Accountability and Evolution of Special Counsel Regulations
Exploring the necessity of maintaining the Special Counsel position, this chapter delves into the fundamental contributions and dilemmas faced by the Mueller investigation. It discusses the role of congressional committees in initiating investigations due to perceived inadequacies in the Justice Department's actions, highlighting examples like the January 6 committee and the Ukraine investigation. Reflecting on the shortcomings of current regulations, the chapter discusses the need to centralize accountability in the Attorney General and reassess the role and authority of special counsels in the investigative process.
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