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Trump Nominates AG Blanche, Blocks Project 2029, Revives Critics Probes

6/6/2026

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said he is installing “roadblocks” in the Justice Department to block a Democratic “Project 2029” against President Donald Trump.
Blanche revived investigations into Trump critics James Comey and Letitia James and signed a settlement barring the IRS from auditing Trump, his family or businesses.
President Donald Trump said he will nominate Blanche for the permanent attorney general post, replacing Pam Bondi, dismissed over Epstein files.

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said he is installing “roadblocks” in the Justice Department to block a Democratic “Project 2029” against President Donald Trump.
Blanche revived investigations into Trump critics James Comey and Letitia James and signed a settlement barring the IRS from auditing Trump, his family or businesses.
President Donald Trump said he will nominate Blanche for the permanent attorney general post, replacing Pam Bondi, dismissed over Epstein files.