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department

[dih-pahrt-muhnt] / dɪˈpɑrt mənt /




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The department said its findings, announced Wednesday afternoon, were based on a six-month investigation by its Civil Rights Division.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

"Any threat against the president is taken very seriously by the department, and our US Park Police will investigate this incident and hold those responsible accountable," the spokesperson said in a statement.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said systems had “detected an air quality issue” and that the department had issued a shelter-in-place order for “the affected area.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

That method was the “Davis Scale,” the department said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Warner worked as an analyst in the surveillance department.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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