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section: elections
first_reported: 2026-11-08 14:54 EST
updated: 2026-11-08 23:22 EST
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# Trump, Justice Department take combative stance toward Democrats

Trump and his Justice Department are taking a combative stance toward Democrats after the midterm elections, as lawmakers prepare investigations of the executive branch next year.

Section: [Elections](/montreal/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Donald Trump](/montreal/wiki/donald-trump.md), [U.S. Department of Justice](/montreal/wiki/u-s-department-of-justice.md)

## Coverage

- [CityNews Montreal](https://montreal.citynews.ca/2026/11/08/trump-and-his-justice-department-stand-defiant-as-democrats-ready-an-investigative-blitz/), 2026-11-08 14:54 EST: Trump and his Justice Department stand defiant as Democrats ready an investigative blitz
- [CTV News Montreal](https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/article/trump-and-us-justice-department-stand-defiant-as-democrats-ready-an-investigative-blitz/), 2026-11-08 23:22 EST: Trump and U.S. Justice Department stand defiant as Democrats ready an investigative blitz

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