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Trump sends Blanche AG nomination to the Senate

The Hill · Jun 8, 2026, 8:14 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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President Trump on Monday formally nominated Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to fill the role permanently, tapping his former personal criminal defense attorney to lead the Department of Justice (DOJ). Blanche, previously the No. 2 at the DOJ, has led the department for the last two months afte

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