Key Points
- 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. S1
- The Senate on Monday formally received Trump's nomination of Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general. S2
- Former Trump lawyer, acting in the role since April, faces Senate confirmation after controversial DoJ movesSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailDonald Trump has nominated Todd Blanche to serve permanently as attorney general, lining up his former... S3
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