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President Trump plans to retain Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche in his role if the Senate does not confirm his nomination. Trump warned of keeping Blanche despite potential refusal by lame duck GOP senators to approve the appointment.

A U.S. District Judge indefinitely blocked Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund and ordered the acting attorney general and Treasury secretary to submit written declarations confirming its termination within one week.

Lawyer Alan Dershowitz stated he wants 'complete transparency' if he testifies before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee in its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The committee's chair, Rep. James Comer, mentioned his intention to call Dershowitz and the Acting Attorney General to testify.

President Trump called Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) 'a loser' after Tillis threatened to oppose the acting Attorney General's nomination unless he condemned the Jan. 6, 2021, attacks on the Capitol. Trump claimed Tillis did not run for re-election because he lacked Trump's support.

Republican senators are distancing themselves from President Trump as his popularity declines, including blocking funds for a White House ballroom and rejecting a Trump-proposed 'anti-weaponization' fund to compensate individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol storm. Senate leaders stripped the ballroom funding, and some GOP senators opposed the anti-weaponization fund despite Trump's advocacy.

A top DOJ official removed a post regarding an alternate plan for alleged 'weaponization' victims. This occurred hours after the acting attorney general informed Congress that the DOJ was abandoning its 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' plans.

The immigration bill is in uncertainty as the G.O.P. awaits clarification on Trump’s Fund. The top Senate Republican reported being assured that the acting attorney general will provide a clear statement on the fund during a House hearing.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche renewed efforts to enhance security at President Trump’s White House ballroom following a recent shooting incident. In a federal court filing, Blanche argued the event highlights the need for 'top level, state of the art security' at the White House.

Acting AG Todd Blanche warns media that they should not be surprised if subpoenaed over national security stories. This warning relates to information about their sources on sensitive stories. The statement implies potential legal action against media outlets.

Bitcoin 2026 opened in Las Vegas with a chaotic start, including a $79k BTC price drop, no-shows by FBI Director and Acting Attorney General, a congressman's incorrect claim about Bitcoin's 2006 launch, and the removal of Samourai Wallet developer Keonne Rodriguez's wife for holding a protest sign. The event, intended to signal a new regulatory era, faced criticism for disorganization and symbolic inconsistencies.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has petitioned a federal judge to reverse their prior decision blocking the construction of the White House ballroom, following the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting. The request seeks to resume the project despite the judge's earlier halt.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that Donald Trump's public appearances remain unchanged, asserting that Trump's attempt to instill fear has failed.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche was interviewed on 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan' on April 26, 2026. The transcript details his discussion during the segment.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug. The reclassification aims to adjust the legal status of medical marijuana under state regulations.