internal affairs

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In his new job, he controlled criminal investigations, crime-scene investigations, internal affairs, the narcotics team and drug-analysis units.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

At least five others from the unit were assigned to home pending the completion of an internal affairs probe, officials said at the time.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

He said that when it comes to freedom of opinion, religion and the press, Beijing considers human-rights advocacy "as interference in its internal affairs".

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

“We categorically reject intervention in the internal affairs of other countries,” Sheinbaum said in her daily news conference.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2026

In hegemonic empires, the internal affairs of conquered areas remain in the hands of their original rulers, who become vassals.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann