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US Attorney General Blanche publicly backs Pirro after Trump criticism over Reflecting Pool - Reuters
US Attorney General Blanche publicly backs Pirro after Trump criticism over Reflecting Pool Reuters
August 16, 2026US Senate narrowly confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general
Republican Senator Bill Cassidy was the deciding vote after a lengthy stand-off.
August 8, 2026Senate Republicans narrowly confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general - Reuters
Senate Republicans narrowly confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general Reuters
August 8, 2026Murkowski opposes Blanche nomination as attorney general, putting confirmation in doubt
Murkowski cited concerns over the “politicisation” of the Justice Department, putting Blanche's confirmation in jeopardy.
August 7, 2026Acting US Attorney General Blanche rescinds 'anti-weaponization' fund before confirmation vote - Reuters
Acting US Attorney General Blanche rescinds 'anti-weaponization' fund before confirmation vote Reuters
August 3, 2026Trump threatens to keep Blanche as acting attorney general, revive 'anti-weaponization' fund - Reuters
Trump threatens to keep Blanche as acting attorney general, revive 'anti-weaponization' fund Reuters
August 1, 2026Trump says he could withdraw, then renominate Blanche as attorney general - Reuters
Trump says he could withdraw, then renominate Blanche as attorney general Reuters
July 30, 2026Trump's attorney general nominee hits snag as senator withholds support - Reuters
Trump's attorney general nominee hits snag as senator withholds support Reuters
July 29, 2026Zelle must face New York attorney general lawsuit over 'rampant' fraud, judge rules - Reuters
Zelle must face New York attorney general lawsuit over 'rampant' fraud, judge rules Reuters
July 22, 2026Watch: Blanche grilled over handling of Epstein files and relationship with Trump
The BBC's Tom Bateman was at the hearing as Todd Blanche made his case to be permanently appointed to lead the US Justice Department.
July 15, 2026Trump formally nominates Blanche to be attorney general - Reuters
Trump formally nominates Blanche to be attorney general Reuters
June 8, 2026Trump to nominate Blanche for attorney general on permanent basis
If confirmed by the Senate, Trump's former personal lawyer would become the administration's number one prosecutor.
June 4, 2026Trump says he plans to make Blanche permanent AG, calls him 'very talented guy' - Reuters
Trump says he plans to make Blanche permanent AG, calls him 'very talented guy' Reuters
June 3, 2026Former attorney general Pam Bondi will not testify on Epstein files next week, justice department says
Bondi will not face a congressional committee because she is no longer the US attorney general, the justice department told the panel.
April 8, 2026What to know about Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche
The former prosecutor has a long-standing relationship with President Trump, having represented him in the criminal hush-money case.
April 2, 2026Trump removes US Attorney General Pam Bondi
Bondi's time as America's top law enforcement officer was overshadowed by the justice department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
April 2, 2026US House panel subpoenas Attorney General Bondi in Epstein probe - Reuters
US House panel subpoenas Attorney General Bondi in Epstein probe Reuters
March 17, 2026US justice department accused of withholding Trump-related Epstein files
The top Democrat on the congressional panel investigating Epstein has called on the attorney general to publish the material.
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Trump's ex-lawyer Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as US attorney general
Todd Blanche has served as acting attorney general since April US President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Todd Blanche has been narrowly confirmed as attorney general - the nation's top law e
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Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski announced she would oppose President Donald Trump's nominee for US attorney general, citing concerns over the "politicisation" of the Justice Department. Trump seeks
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Watch: Blanche grilled over handling of Epstein files and relationship with Trump
Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general, acknowledged mistakes in the vetting of the Jeffrey Epstein files released to the public, but defended his handling of the matter d
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Blanche, who currently serves as acting attorney general, has faced controversy over his handling of the Epstein files and his statements about January 6. Save Share President Donald Trump has nomi
Trump formally nominates Blanche to be attorney-general
ByREUTERSJUNE 9, 2026 01:58Updated: JUNE 9, 2026 09:03US President Donald Trump on Monday formally nominated Todd Blanche to serve as attorney-general, moving to install his former personal lawyer as
Trump Says He’ll Nominate Blanche As Attorney General
ToplinePresident Donald Trump on Wednesday evening said he intends to nominate acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to head the Justice Department, two months after former Attorney General Pam Bondi r
Trump nominates his ex-lawyer Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general
Acting in the role since April, Blanche faces Senate confirmation after controversial DoJ moves Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Donald Trump nominated Todd Blanche to serve permane
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Bondi Sets Embarrassing Record With Her Abrupt Exit
Pam Bondi is leaving office with one final embarrassment. The newly ousted cabinet secretary, 60, set a record for the shortest tenure of a confirmed attorney general since the 1970s after President
A look at Todd Blanche, the ex-Trump lawyer who’s the president’s pick for acting attorney general
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What to know about Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche
President Donald Trump has named Todd Blanche as the acting attorney general for the US after removing Pam Bondi from the top law enforcement position. Trump praised Bondi in a post on Truth Social a
Pam Bondi Ousted as Trump's Attorney General
President Donald Trump on Thursday removed Pam Bondi as attorney general, making her the second cabinet official he’s ousted in the past month and abruptly ending a turbulent tenure that had come to d
Trump destituye a la fiscal general de EEUU, Pam Bondi
Decisión importante de Trump. El presidente estadounidense ha anunciado en la tarde de este jueves que ha destituido a la fiscal general, Pam Bondi, a la que ha definido como una "gran patriota" y "am