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%
- affiliated with Bill Cassidy 70%
- affiliated with Anti-Weaponization Fund 70%
- employed by Bill Cassidy 70%
- employed by Ghislaine Maxwell 70%
- affiliated with Blanche 70%
- employed by United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary 70%
- affiliated with Pam Bondi 60%
- other Internal Revenue Service 60%
- other Lisa Murkowski 60%
- 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- 2026-08-03 regulatory Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General advanced after the Justice Department rescinded a controversial fund, resolving an impasse with Republican senators.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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AG Blanche dismisses corruption claims against Trump officials amid internal feud
Attorney General Todd Blanche has dismissed corruption allegations made by former Trump health adviser Calley Means against senior White House officials. Means alleged that officials like Susie Wiles blocked initiatives…
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AG won't rule out prosecuting Democrats who threaten Trump probe
Attorney General Todd Blanche has not ruled out prosecuting Democratic lawmakers who have threatened to investigate Trump administration officials. This statement follows an order from President Trump directing the Just…
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DOJ's Harmeet Dhillon resigns after midterm election sweep
Harmeet Dhillon, the Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the Justice Department, has resigned from her position. Her tenure was marked by efforts to align the department with the Trump administration's ideolo…
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Trump legal team sues to clarify Alaska Senate race ballot
Donald Trump's legal team has filed a lawsuit to prevent the certification of Alaska's Senate election results, should the incumbent, Dan Sullivan, lose. Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that the lawsuit is a necess…
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Trump administration sues to block Alaska Senate certification if GOP loses
The Trump administration, through Attorney General Todd Blanche, has filed a lawsuit to prevent the certification of Alaska's Senate election results if the Republican candidate, Dan Sullivan, loses. Blanche defended th…
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Trump administration sues California over noncitizen voter concerns
The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against California, seeking to prevent approximately 20,000 voters from having their ballots counted until their citizenship is verified. The Justice Department alleges that …
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Fired FBI agents sue Trump administration over alleged unlawful firings
Nine former FBI agents and intelligence personnel have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, seeking to regain their positions. They allege they were unlawfully terminated due to their involvement in investi…
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Venezuelan businessman Álvaro Pulido arrested in U.S. for alleged corruption
Álvaro Pulido, a businessman sought by the U.S. for alleged bribery and corruption related to Venezuelan government programs, has been taken into U.S. custody. Pulido is accused of using a network of offshore companies …
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DOJ launches largest denaturalization effort, revoking citizenship from 40 individuals
The Trump administration's Justice Department has initiated the largest denaturalization effort in modern history, moving to revoke citizenship from 40 individuals accused of crimes. This initiative, a priority for the …
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Judge warns AG Blanche of contempt over Epstein files
A federal judge has warned Attorney General Todd Blanche that the Department of Justice could face contempt proceedings if it fails to comply with an order regarding the release or review of documents related to Epstein…
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Trump attorney Todd Blanche fumbles AI and other questions
During a press conference, Donald Trump's attorney, Todd Blanche, struggled to answer questions regarding AI, Iran, and the Supreme Court. His attempts to deflect inquiries reportedly worsened the situation, according t…
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Afghan national deported in first-ever Alien Terrorist Removal Court case
The Department of Justice has announced the deportation of Nazira Haji Zada, an Afghan national who was the subject of the first-ever case in the Alien Terrorist Removal Court. Zada was accused of assisting her son and …
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DOJ argues AI training is fair use, citing competition concerns
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a brief arguing that AI training constitutes fair use, a stance the author supports despite skepticism towards the DOJ's credibility. This position is crucial for protecting fair…
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Trump to headline GOP midterm convention, energizing base for November elections
The Republican Party is set to hold its midterm convention in Dallas next week, with a preliminary speaker list revealing that President Trump and top allies will headline the event. The convention aims to energize Trum…
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AG Todd Blanche won't pledge DOJ independence from Trump
Attorney General Todd Blanche has stated that he will consider President Trump's views on individual prosecutions, declining to pledge the Justice Department's complete independence from the White House. Blanche indicat…
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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…