Politics Aug 10 Todd Blanche sworn in as attorney general after bruising confirmation battle By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press
Politics Aug 08 Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as Trump's attorney general in overnight vote The Republican-led Senate voted 50-49 to make Blanche the second confirmed attorney general since Trump returned to the White House last year with a stated desire to use the law enforcement agency to investigate his political enemies. By Alanna Durkin Richer, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
Nation Jul 30 Watch 5:55 Blanche's AG nomination on hold over opposition to DOJ's 'anti-weaponization fund' Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to lead the Department of Justice full-time is in limbo. Two Republican senators, John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina, say they will oppose Blanche’s nomination unless the DOJ kills a… By Geoff Bennett, Ali Schmitz, Kyle Midura
Nation Jul 21 Watch 7:14 Epstein survivor criticizes Blanche, calls meeting 'a performative move' The Senate is weighing President Trump's nomination of Todd Blanche to lead the Department of Justice as questions continue over the administration's handling of investigations into Jeffrey Epstein. It comes days after Blanche met privately with several survivors of Epstein's… 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
Jul 15 3 major takeaways from Todd Blanche's attorney general confirmation hearing By Maria Ramirez Uribe Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche tried to assert his independence from President Donald Trump during his confirmation hearing Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Continue reading
Jul 15 Watch 5:19 Senators question Blanche on Trump loyalty, Jan. 6 cases and Epstein files By Ali Rogin, Jonah Anderson 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… Continue watching
Jul 14 Watch 7:43 The unconventional career of attorney general nominee Todd Blanche By Ali Rogin, Jonah Anderson 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… Continue watching
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