Nation Jul 21 Epstein survivor criticizes Blanche, calls meeting 'a performative move' By Ali Rogin, Ali Schmitz
Politics Jul 17 Blanche meets with Epstein accusers after demand from Republican senator crucial to confirmation Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche met Thursday with accusers of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein following the demand by a Republican senator whose support is crucial to advancing his nomination to lead the Justice Department. By Alanna Durkin, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press
Politics Jul 15 3 major takeaways from Todd Blanche's attorney general confirmation hearing Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche tried to assert his independence from President Donald Trump during his confirmation hearing Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee. By Maria Ramirez Uribe
Nation Jul 15 Watch 5:19 Senators question Blanche on Trump loyalty, Jan. 6 cases and Epstein files Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee for testimony on his nomination to serve permanently in the role. Blanche faced questions about his record as President Trump’s personal lawyer, the fate of a proposed settlement fund… By Ali Rogin, Jonah Anderson
Nation Jul 14 Watch 7:43 The unconventional career of attorney general nominee Todd Blanche Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will sit before a Senate panel for his hearing to be confirmed in that role permanently. It comes after he's been involved in a number of high-profile, controversial decisions, including investigations, indictments and the rollout… By Ali Rogin, Jonah Anderson
Jan 22 Key career officials at Justice Department reassigned to different positions, AP sources say By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The Justice Department has reassigned key senior officials across multiple divisions as part of a leadership shakeup ahead of the expected confirmation of President Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, Pam Bondi. Continue reading
Jan 15 Watch 5:22 Trump's AG pick Bondi questioned about potential weaponization of Justice Department By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be the country’s top law enforcement officer, was interrogated by senators on both sides of the aisle Wednesday. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports on the hearing for the attorney general nominee. Continue watching
Jan 15 Read Pam Bondi's full opening statement for her confirmation hearing By Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press “If confirmed, I will work to restore confidence and integrity to the Department of Justice – and each of its components,” Bondi will say in her opening statement. Continue reading
Jan 10 What does the U.S. attorney general do? By Jennifer Selin, The Conversation Congress created the position of attorney general in 1789 so the national government had a designated lawyer to conduct federal lawsuits for crimes against the United States. Continue reading
Nov 22 Watch 5:53 Examining the record of Pam Bondi, Trump's new pick for attorney general By Laura Barrón-López President-elect Donald Trump’s new pick to lead his administration’s Department of Justice is receiving a much warmer reception on Capitol Hill and within his party. Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi's nomination came just hours after his first choice –… Continue watching