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Trump nominates Todd Blanche as attorney general, setting up Senate fight

Blanche, who currently serves as acting attorney general, has faced controversy over the Epstein files and January 6. As acting attorney general, Mr.
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Key Points
  • Blanche, who currently serves as acting attorney general, has faced controversy over the Epstein files and January 6. S1
  • As acting attorney general, Mr. Blanche has shown a willingness to execute the president’s maximalist demands. Whether the Senate will confirm him remains unclear. S2
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  • Todd Blanche on Washington DC’s Capitol Hill on 2 June 2026. Photograph: Evelyn Hockstein/ReutersView image in fullscreenTodd Blanche on Washington DC’s Capitol Hill on 2 June 2026. Photograph: Evelyn Hockstein/ReutersTrump administrationTrump nominates his ex... S4
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