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Trump taps ex-lawyer Todd Blanche for Attorney General

President Trump announced his intention to nominate Todd Blanche as the permanent Attorney General. Blanche, who previously served as Trump's criminal defense attorney, has been acting AG since April. His nomination follows a recent setback where a nearly $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund was terminated. AI

RANK_REASON Nomination of a key cabinet position by a former president. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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Trump taps ex-lawyer Todd Blanche for Attorney General

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Andrew Pantazi ·

    Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche as attorney general

    <p>President Trump will formally nominate acting Attorney General <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/02/trump-todd-blanche-acting-attorney-general" target="_blank">Todd Blanche</a> to lead the Justice Department, with the paperwork expected Thursday.</p><p><strong>Why it matt…