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Trump nominates Todd Blanche for attorney general

WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump today nominated his former personal lawyer Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general, elevating a loyal and trusted ally who as acting attorney general has shown a willingness to execute Trump’s maximalist demands.

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Left / center-leftTrump Formally Nominates 'Henchman' Blanche as AG Despite Senators' Concerns

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CenterTrump nominates Todd Blanche for attorney general

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Right / center-rightTrump Nominates Todd Blanche for Attorney General

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Honolulu Star-AdvertiserNews report · Jun 8, 10:00 PM

Trump nominates Todd Blanche for attorney general

WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump today nominated his former personal lawyer Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general, elevating a loyal and trusted ally who as acting attorney general...

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The Epoch TimesNews report · Jun 8, 11:20 PM

Trump Nominates Todd Blanche for Attorney General

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The White House announced the nomination in a short update posted on its website.

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Al Jazeera EnglishNews report · Jun 8, 11:17 PM

Trump nominates Todd Blanche as US attorney general, teeing up Senate fight

Blanche, who currently serves as acting attorney general, has faced controversy over the Epstein files and January 6.

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TownhallNews report · Jun 8, 11:00 PM

Trump Officially Taps Acting AG Todd Blanche to Head Justice Department

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Common DreamsNews report · Jun 8, 10:51 PM

Trump Formally Nominates 'Henchman' Blanche as AG Despite Senators' Concerns

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President Donald Trump on Monday officially asked the Senate to confirm his former personal lawyer and "henchman," Todd Blanche, as US attorney general, despite concerns from senators in bo...

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The Guardian USNews report · Jun 8, 9:51 PM

‘I love you, sir’: Todd Blanche, devoted Trump enforcer, tapped to do his bidding full time

Attorney general pick joined Trump’s legal team in 2023 – there seems little doubt he would be prepared to carry out the president’s wishes Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email...

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The Washington TimesNews report · Jun 8, 9:36 PM

Trump nominates Todd Blanche to permanent post as attorney general

President Trump on Monday formally nominated Todd Blanche to be the U. S. attorney general, setting up a Senate confirmation battle.

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Globe and MailNews report · Jun 8, 9:30 PM

Trump formally nominates Todd Blanche to be U. S. Attorney-General

U. S. President moves to install former personal lawyer as top law enforcement official

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New York Times PoliticsNews report · Jun 8, 9:29 PM

Trump Nominates Blanche for Attorney General, Setting Up Confirmation Fight

As acting attorney general, Todd Blanche has shown a willingness to execute the president’s maximalist demands. Whether the Senate will confirm him remains unclear.

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Politico - CongressNews report · Jun 8, 9:04 PM

White House sends Blanche’s attorney general nomination to Congress

The acting attorney general’s fate now lies in the hands of a Senate Republican caucus that has locked horns with Trump recently.

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CNBCNews report · Jun 8, 8:43 PM

Trump nominates Todd Blanche for attorney general amid controversy over DOJ fund

Blanche previously served as a criminal defense lawyer for President Trump.

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