Todd Blanche
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- employed by Department Of Justice United States 90%
- employed by Pam Bondi 70%
- affiliated with Department Of Justice United States 70%
- employed by United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary 70%
- affiliated with Pam Bondi 60%
- other Kathleen Williams 60%
- affiliated with Biden Administration 60%
- affiliated with Anti-Weaponization Fund 60%
- employed by Internal Revenue Service 50%
- affiliated with Internal Revenue Service 50%
- other Internal Revenue Service 50%
- affiliated with Bill Cassidy 50%
- 2026-08-10 hiring Todd Blanche was sworn in as Attorney General after a narrow Senate confirmation vote. source
- 2026-08-08 regulatory The U.S. Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as Attorney General in a narrow 50-49 vote, following significant controversy over his loyalty to President Trump and a proposed IRS settlement. source
- 2026-08-08 regulatory The United States Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as the new attorney general. source
- 2026-08-07 regulatory Senator Bill Cassidy announced his support for Todd Blanche's nomination as US attorney general, clearing a major hurdle for the controversial nominee. source
- 2026-08-07 regulatory Senator Bill Cassidy announced his support for Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general. source
- 2026-08-07 regulatory Senator Lisa Murkowski announced her opposition to Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General, citing concerns over the Justice Department's handling of sensitive cases and potential administrative actions. source
- 2026-08-04 regulatory Senator Susan Collins announced her opposition to Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general. source
- 2026-08-03 regulatory Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General advanced after the Justice Department rescinded a controversial fund, resolving an impasse with Republican senators. source
- 2026-07-17 regulatory Todd Blanche, nominee for attorney general, met with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse. source
- 2026-07-16 regulatory Senator Thom Tillis is conditioning his support for Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination on Blanche meeting with Jeffrey Epstein's accusers. source
- 2026-07-16 regulatory Senator Thom Tillis is withholding his vote for Todd Blanche's confirmation as Attorney General until Blanche meets with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse. source
- 2026-07-15 regulatory Todd Blanche, nominee for attorney general, was questioned by US lawmakers regarding his role in a settlement that provided President Trump with tax immunity. source
- 2026-06-04 hiring President Trump announced he will nominate Todd Blanche to be the permanent US Attorney General. source
- 2026-06-04 hiring President Trump announced his intention to nominate Todd Blanche as the permanent Attorney General. source
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Blanche's confirmation faces Republican hurdle
Senator Thom Tillis's explicit linkage of his confirmation vote to a meeting with Epstein survivors highlights a potential Republican roadblock for Todd Blanche's AG nomination. This suggests that even if other political hurdles are cleared, this specific demand could derail the process.
Todd Blanche confirmation hinges on meeting Epstein survivors
Senator Thom Tillis has explicitly stated he will not vote to confirm Todd Blanche as Attorney General until Blanche meets with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse. This creates a direct, verifiable condition for Blanche's confirmation, making it a critical point to track in the coming days and weeks.
DOJ's handling of Epstein records to be scrutinized under Blanche
Given the ongoing dispute between New Mexico AG Raúl Torrez and the DOJ over Epstein investigation records, and Blanche's own comments defending the DOJ's handling (while acknowledging minor errors), his potential confirmation as AG will likely lead to increased scrutiny of the DOJ's past actions and transparency regarding the Epstein case.
Todd Blanche's AG confirmation hinges on meeting Epstein survivors
Senator Tillis has explicitly stated he will not vote to confirm Todd Blanche as Attorney General until Blanche meets with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse. This creates a direct, verifiable condition for Blanche's confirmation, making a meeting or Tillis's eventual concession the key event to track.
Todd Blanche faces scrutiny over handling of Epstein investigation files
Todd Blanche, while defending the DOJ's handling of Epstein files, acknowledged "minor redaction errors" and emphasized rectification efforts. This statement, coupled with Senator Tillis's focus on meeting accusers and the New Mexico AG's dispute over records, suggests Blanche's tenure may be marked by ongoing challenges related to the transparency and completeness of the Epstein investigation.
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Todd Blanche confirmed as Attorney General amid concerns over Justice Department's direction
Todd Blanche has been officially sworn in as the Attorney General following a contentious confirmation process. His appointment, confirmed by a narrow Senate vote, has raised bipartisan concerns regarding the future dir…
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Trump Appoints New White House Counsel Ahead of Midterm Subpoena Battles
Will Scharf is set to become the new White House counsel on September 1st, a move that places him in a potentially contentious position just two months before the midterm elections. As White House counsel, Scharf will a…
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GOP senators to revive Trump's voting bill in budget package
Republican senators are planning to reintroduce Donald Trump's SAVE America Act as part of a larger budget package following their summer recess. The bill, which mandates proof of citizenship for voting, faced significa…
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Senate confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General amid controversy · 2 sources tracked
The U.S. Senate narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche as the new Attorney General in a 50-49 vote, with two Republicans joining all Democrats in opposition. This confirmation follows a contentious process, largely due to conc…
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Trump's AG nominee Todd Blanche secures key Senate vote
Senator Bill Cassidy has announced his support for Todd Blanche's nomination as US attorney general, overcoming a significant hurdle for Donald Trump's controversial pick. This decision came after Senator Lisa Murkowski…
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Cassidy backs Blanche for attorney general, boosting confirmation odds
Senator Bill Cassidy has announced his support for Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general, a move that significantly aids Blanche's confirmation prospects. Cassidy's vote is crucial as it counteracts previous op…
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Murkowski opposes Trump AG pick Blanche, citing DOJ case handling
Senator Lisa Murkowski announced her opposition to Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General, citing concerns about the Justice Department's handling of sensitive cases and potential administrative actions. This de…
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US offers $25M bounty for new leader of Mexico's powerful Jalisco cartel
The U.S. government has increased the bounty for information leading to the capture of Juan Carlos González, the alleged new leader of Mexico's Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), to $25 million. This move is part of …
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New Mexico sues DOJ over Epstein ranch investigation obstruction
New Mexico's Attorney General Raúl Torrez has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice, accusing it of obstructing his investigation into sex crimes at Jeffrey Epstein's ranch. The lawsuit claims that Acti…
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US courts grapple with mifepristone access amid ongoing legal challenges
Legal battles continue in the United States over the distribution of the abortion pill mifepristone, with ongoing court cases challenging its availability via mail and telemedicine. While some courts have upheld the dru…
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Susan Collins opposes Todd Blanche's AG nomination, citing DOJ politicization
Senator Susan Collins announced her intention to vote against Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general, citing concerns about the increasing politicization of the Department of Justice. While Collins' vote alone w…
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GOP Senators Back AG Nominee Blanche After Justice Department Scraps Trump-Ally Fund
Two Republican senators, John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, have agreed to support Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General after the Justice Department rescinded a proposed $1.8 billion fund intended to compensate alli…
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Trump's $1.776B anti-weaponization fund rescinded by Acting AG Blanche
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has rescinded an order that established a $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization" fund for President Trump. This move aims to resolve a blockade by two Senate Republicans that was preven…
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Trump revives controversial 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' amid AG nomination battle
President Donald Trump is attempting to revive a controversial "Anti-Weaponization Fund" that would compensate his allies, despite previously declaring it dead. This move is tied to securing Senate confirmation for his …
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Trump's anti-weaponization fund comments stall AG nominee Blanche confirmation
Senator Thom Tillis and Senator John Cornyn are blocking the confirmation of Todd Blanche as Attorney General due to a dispute over an "anti-weaponization" fund. President Trump is defending the fund, which aims to comp…
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Trump's Senate Playbook: Persuade, Ignore, and Bully GOP Allies
Former President Trump is employing a three-pronged strategy to influence Republican senators, which includes persuasion, strategic ignoring, and direct bullying. This approach, while often dramatic, does not always yie…
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Trump open to delaying AG nominee Blanche's confirmation
President Trump has indicated a willingness to temporarily withdraw the nomination of Todd Blanche for Attorney General. This move is contingent on Republican Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn ceasing their oppositio…
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Senate unanimously opposes any pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell
The United States Senate has passed a non-binding resolution opposing any presidential pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, a convicted sex trafficker associated with Jeffrey Epstein. The resolution, introduced by Senator Jack…
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Fired U.S. Attorney Sues Trump Administration Over Unconstitutional Termination
A former U.S. Attorney in Seattle, Roger Rogoff, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration following his termination less than an hour after being sworn into office. Rogoff, who was appointed by federal judge…
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Epstein survivors criticize AG nominee Todd Blanche's meeting as dismissive
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse expressed disappointment and frustration following a meeting with Todd Blanche, a nominee for attorney general. They described Blanche as dismissive and uncommitted, feeling the meet…