Trump picks acting AG Blanche to stay on full time

President Donald Trump will nominate acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to lead the Department of Justice permanently. Blanche, who has been in an acting role since former Attorney General Pam Bondi left in April, faces opposition from Democrats who criticize his loyalty to Trump and the Department’s recent settlement involving a $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund. Critics argue the fund could provide reparations to individuals pardoned for the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.