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Trump's AG Todd Blanche SUED For Defying...

GLENN KIRSCHNER
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Donald Trump's acting Attorney General Todd Blanche was sued for his many violations of federal law for failing to fully disclose the Epstein files. The lawsuit was filed in federal court in DC, by our friend, independent journalist, and justice warrior Katie Phang. Find Katie Phang on Substack: katiephang.substack.com Find Scott MacFarlane on Substack: ... Show More
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