U.S. attorney general

Todd Blanche was confirmed as US attorney general by a narrow vote of 50 to 49, while senators also deferred action on the president’s voting bill until after recess. The Senate minority leader, Chuck Schumer, criticized this confirmation, stating it hands Trump an excuse to continue his “pervasive, breathtaking corruption.”

A Senate panel approved Todd Blanche's nomination to head the US Justice Department on August 4, advancing his candidacy for attorney general. Blanche, previously President Donald Trump's personal lawyer, is now a step closer to becoming the top US law enforcement officer.

President Donald Trump has considered temporarily halting his effort to appoint Todd Blanche as US attorney general due to resistance in Congress. Blanche, currently acting attorney general, faces challenges securing support from a minority of Republican senators.

Hunter Biden, Joe Biden's son, criticized the nomination of Merrick Garland as US attorney general, calling it his father's 'greatest mistake' in office.

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis stated he would not vote to advance Todd Blanche's nomination as U.S. attorney general unless Blanche meets with victims of Jeffrey Epstein and their lawyers. An Epstein survivor expressed concerns about Blanche's suitability for the role during a Senate panel discussion.

The article argues that confirming Todd Blanche as US attorney general is a bipartisan recommendation, noting he is a mainstream Republican nominee chosen by Trump.

President Trump has nominated Todd Blanche, his former criminal defense lawyer, to serve as U.S. attorney general. Blanche is currently the acting attorney general.

President Trump is expected to nominate Todd Blanche, who served as his personal attorney before his second term in the White House, as U.S. attorney general. This comes despite intense backlash over a $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization fund' for people who allege they were victims of government persecution.

President Donald Trump announced the nomination of Todd Blanche to serve as U.S. attorney general. Blanche, a former personal lawyer to Trump, has led the Justice Department in an acting capacity while advancing the Republican president's agenda.

Eileen Li Wang, a former mayor of Arcadia, California, admitted in federal court to acting as an illegal agent of the Chinese government, distributing pro-Beijing propaganda without registering with U.S. authorities. She pleaded guilty to a felony charge and faces up to 10 years in prison.

Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro for his alleged involvement in the 1996 downing of two civilian planes. Blanche described the indictment as a "big step forward" for the Cuban American community.

Former FBI director James Comey faces a two-count felony indictment from the Department of Justice over an Instagram post from May 2023. Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the charges, stating the case is based on more than just the social media post, while some Trump allies remain skeptical.

Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that the shooter at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner likely targeted Trump officials. The incident occurred during a press conference following the shooting.

Bondi will testify about Epstein files in a closed hearing. Survivors will be waiting.