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Acting AG Todd Blanche Pushes Trump Agenda, Faces Judicial Block

5/29/2026

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche accelerated high-profile actions that align with U.S. President Donald Trump’s agenda.
A federal judge temporarily blocked the $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund through mid-June, halting its creation.
Senate Republicans accused Todd Blanche of politicizing the Justice Department in a tense meeting.
U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw dismissed a human-smuggling prosecution, citing Todd Blanche’s prior comments as retaliation.

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche accelerated high-profile actions that align with U.S. President Donald Trump’s agenda.
A federal judge temporarily blocked the $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund through mid-June, halting its creation.
Senate Republicans accused Todd Blanche of politicizing the Justice Department in a tense meeting.
U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw dismissed a human-smuggling prosecution, citing Todd Blanche’s prior comments as retaliation.